Private foundation · EIN 22-3285822 · Westfield, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bernard & Dorothy Hamstra Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $114K total, median $5,000. 58% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$114K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NJ
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MICharitable donation$28K
Project HopeWashington, DCCharitable donation$20K
Calvin Theological SeminaryGrand Rapids, MICharitable donation$17K
Agape Community KitchenWestfield, NJCharitable donation$10K
Christian Health Care Center FoundationWyckoff, NJCharitable donation$10K
Crossroads Prison MinistriesGrand Rapids, MICharitable donation$5,000
Furniture AssistUnion, NJCharitable donation$5,000
Market Street MissionMorristown, NJCharitable donation$5,000
Mend NjOrange, NJCharitable donation$5,000
Presbyterian Church Disaster AssistanceLouisville, KYCharitable donation$5,000
The Presbyterian Church in WestfieldWestfield, NJCharitable donation$2,370
Boys and Girls Club of ElizabethElizabeth, NJCharitable donation$1,500

By state: Michigan 3 · New Jersey 7 · District of Columbia 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Bernard & Dorothy Hamstra Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westfield, New Jersey, administered in care of Faith Bennett, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bernard & Dorothy Hamstra Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bernard & Dorothy Hamstra Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $114K across 12 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Bernard & Dorothy Hamstra Charitable Foundation give?

Michigan (3 grants), New Jersey (7 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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