Private foundation · EIN 43-1825155 · New London, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Charles & Pauline Hamilton 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $91K total, median $2,000. 100% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$91K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MO
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 17 of 23 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Holy Rosary ChurchMonroe City, MOGeneral use$14K
St Mary's ParishShelbina, MOGeneral use$14K
Lakenan Community CenterShelbina, MOGeneral use$12K
St Stephens's ChurchMonroe City, MOGeneral use$9,000
Holy Rosary Altar SocietyMonroe City, MOGeneral use$4,000
Shelbina Knights of ColumbusShelbina, MOGeneral use$4,000
Shelbina Senior CitizensShelbina, MOGeneral use$4,000
St Mary's Altar SocietyShelbina, MOGeneral use$4,000
St Mary's Cemetery AssnShelbina, MOGeneral use$4,000
St Stephens's CemeteryMonroe City, MOGeneral use$4,000
Crooked Creek CemeteryParis, MOGeneral use$2,000
Monroe City Knights of ColumbusMonroe City, MOGeneral use$2,000
Old Clinton Catholic CemeteryShelbina, MOGeneral use$2,000
Shiloh Christian Childrens RanchShelbina, MOGeneral use$2,000
Sisters of MercySt Louis, MOGeneral use$2,000
St Patrick Catholic ChurchShelbina, MOGeneral use$1,000
University of Missouri - Ella HayesColumbia, MOScholarhsip$1,000

About this foundation

Charles & Pauline Hamilton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New London, Missouri, administered in care of John Briscoe, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Charles & Pauline Hamilton Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Charles & Pauline Hamilton Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $91K across 23 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Charles & Pauline Hamilton Foundation give?

Missouri (23 grants), per its latest filing.

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