Private foundation · EIN 47-0815827 · Lincoln, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hampton Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Nebraska. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 33 grants paid, $257K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska. Stated restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations. Grants are more likely to be made to those nebraska and/or lincoln community organizations which promote education, individual self worth and independence.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
33
$257K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.2M

How to apply

LETTER Contact: Micheal Lindberg, 3400 Plantation Dr Ste 110, Lincoln, Ne, 4024898858 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations. Grants are more likely to be made to those nebraska and/or lincoln community organizations which promote education, individual self worth and independence.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 28 of 33 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Nebraska FdnLincoln, NEConstruction management scholars$45K
Cedars Youth ServicesLincoln, NEGeneral$25K
Fdn Lincoln Public SchoolLincoln, NEFielding dreams$13K
People's City MissionLincoln, NEGeneral support$11K
Teammates Mentoring ProgrLincoln, NEGeneral support$11K
Clinic With a HeartLincoln, NEGeneral support$9,000
Foster Care ClosetLincoln, NEGeneral$8,500
Jr AchievementLincoln, NEJa classroom sponsor$8,500
Lincoln Crisis Pregnancy Center IncLincoln, NEGeneral support$8,500
YMCA of LincolnLincoln, NEStrong kids$8,500
Fdn Lincoln Public SchoolLincoln, NECareer academy$6,000
Bright LightsLincoln, NEGeneral$5,000
CenterpointeLincoln, NENew campus$5,000
Lincoln Childrens ZooLincoln, NEZoo lights sensory night$5,000
Boys Girls Clubs Lincolnlanc CoLincoln, NEGeneral support$4,500
Friendship HomeLincoln, NEGeneral support$4,000
Lincoln Community PlayhouseLincoln, NEGeneral support$4,000
Matt Talbot Kitchen OutreachLincoln, NEGeneral support$4,000
Mourning HopeLincoln, NEGeneral support$4,000
Pius X FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral support$4,000
White Cane FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral$4,000
Youth for ChristLincoln, NEGeneral$4,000
Fresh StartLincoln, NEGeneral support$3,000
Lutheran Family ServicesOmaha, NEGeneral$2,500
Capital Humane SocietyLincoln, NEGeneral support$2,000
Food Bank of LincolnLincoln, NEGeneral support$2,000
Girl Scouts - Spirit of AmericaLincoln, NEGeneral support$2,000
Malone Community CenterLincoln, NEGeneral support$2,000

About this foundation

Hampton Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska, administered in care of Bruce a Hocking, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Hampton Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. LETTER Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Hampton Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $257K across 33 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Hampton Family Foundation give?

Nebraska (33 grants), per its latest filing.

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