Private foundation · EIN 45-1158121 · Brooklyn, New York · Public & societal benefit

Dorothy M Hamilton & Fred 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $64K total, median $12K. 60% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$64K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in NY
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Little Sun PeopleBrooklyn, NYCharitable$25K
Gerard's HouseSanta Fe, NMCharitable$17K
Halos Help After LossAfton, NYCharitable$12K
Oholei Yosef Yitzchok LubavitchBrooklyn, NYCharitable$5,000
Many MothersSanta Fe, NMCharitable$5,000

By state: New York 3 · New Mexico 2

About this foundation

Dorothy M Hamilton & Fred Hamilton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brooklyn, New York, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Dorothy M Hamilton & Fred Hamilton 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 Dorothy M Hamilton & Fred Hamilton Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $64K across 5 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Dorothy M Hamilton & Fred Hamilton Foundation give?

New York (3 grants), New Mexico (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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