Private foundation · EIN 54-2099318 · Greenwood Vlg, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Frederic C Hamilton Family 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: 58 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $20K. 21% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
58
$2.1M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CO
21%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$30M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Colorado Hamilton Macular DegenerationDenver, COMedical Research$500K
Ace ScholarshipsGreenwood Village, COAssist Children$189K
Atlantic Salmon FederationCalais, MEWildlife Conservation$150K
Hospital for Special Surgery Development DeptNew York, NYHospital Services$100K
Helen & Arthur E Johnson Depression CenterAurora, COMedical Research & Treatment$60K
Hobe Sound Community ChestHobe Sound, FLAssist Families$55K
Activate Work IncDenver, COProfessional and Life Skills Coaching$50K
Boys and Girls Club of Martin CountyHobe Sound, FLAssist Kids$50K
Denver Police FoundationDenver, COPublic Safety$50K
Jupiter Medical Center FoundationJupiter, FLAssist Members of the Community$50K
Texas Biomedical Research InstitutionSan Antonio, TXMedical Research$50K
Stand Together TrustBaltimore, MDAssist Members of the Community$50K
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILProvide Scholarships$44K
Forever Foundation for Texas WildlifeNew Braunfels, TXAssist with Land Conservancy$40K
Parks & Wildlife Foundation of TexasDallas, TXWildlife Conservation$40K
Texas A&m University-KingsvilleKingsville, TXEducational Mission$40K
Lawrence & Memorial HospitalNew London, CTHospital Services$33K
NYU Langone Health SystemNew York, NYAssist with Educational Mission$30K
Studentsponsor PartnershipKingsville, TXAssist Low Income Students$30K
Colorado UpliftDenver, COUrban Youth Services$25K
Judi's HouseAurora, COGrief Education and Support$25K
Jupiter Island Art CouncilHobe Sound, FLAssist with Educational Services$25K
Millbrook SchoolMillbrook, NYEducational Mission$25K
The Everglades FoundationPalmetto Bay, FLScientific Research$25K
Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NCEducational Mission$25K
Eagle Valley Land TrustEdwards, COAssist Low Income Students$25K
Vail Health Services FoundationVail, COMedical Research$25K
Salisbury SchoolSalisbury, CTEducational Mission$23K
Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, COMedical Research$20K
Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismark, NDWildlife Conservation$20K
Kieve-Wavus EducationNobleboro, MEEducational Mission$20K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNMedical Research$20K
Step Up for StudentsJacksonville, FLProvide Scholarships$20K
Weill Cornell Medical CollegeNew York, NYAssist Members of the Community$20K
Allen-Chase Foundation EaglebrookDeerfield, MAEducational Mission$15K
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TNWildlife Conservation$15K
Boys and Girls Club of Metro DenverDenver, COAssist Kids$13K
Craig Hospital FoundationEnglewood, COMedical Research$10K
Hobe Sound Nature CenterHobe Sound, FLAssist with Educational Mission$10K
Island Health ProjectFishers Island, NYHealth Care Clinics$10K
South Carolina WaterfowlPinewood, SCWildlife Conservation$10K
Walsh Park Benevolent CorporationFishers Island, NYAssist with Affordable Housing$10K
UatxAustin, TXEducational Mission$10K
Banner Lake ClubHobe Sound, FLAssist Members of the Community$9,000
Fishers Island Community CenterFishers Island, NYAssist Low Income Families$7,500
Fishers Island ConservancyFishers Island, NYAssist with Land Conservancy$6,000
Jupiter Island Medical FundJupiter, FLAssist Members of the Community$6,000
1000 Friends of FloridaTallahassee, FLAssist Families$5,000
Fishers Island Fire DepartmentFishers Island, NYPublic Safety$5,000
Henry L Ferguson MuseumNew London, CTAssist with Educational Mission$5,000
Horatio Alger Association of DenverAlexandria, VAEducational Mission$5,000
Tall Timbers ResearchTallahassee, FLAssist with Land Conservancy$5,000
The Francis Ouimet ScholarshipNorton, MAEducational Mission$5,000
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTEducational Mission$5,000
Fishers Island Recreational PathFishers Island, NYPublic Safety$2,500
564 Park Ave Preservation FoundationNew York, NYHistorical Preservation$2,500
Pebble Beach Company FoundationPebble Beach, CAAssist with Educational Mission$2,000
Guardians of Martin CountyHobe Sound, FLAssist with Educational Mission$1,000

By state: Colorado 12 · Florida 12 · New York 11 · Texas 6 · Maine 2 · Connecticut 4

About this foundation

Frederic C Hamilton Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenwood Vlg, Colorado, administered in care of Frederic C Hamilton, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Frederic C Hamilton Family 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 Frederic C Hamilton Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.1M across 58 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Frederic C Hamilton Family Foundation give?

Colorado (12 grants), Florida (12 grants), New York (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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