Private foundation · EIN 59-6131560 · Davie, Florida

Hamilton M & Blanche C Forman Christian 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: 18 grants paid, $97K total, median $5,000. 78% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$97K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $97K; Part I reports $108K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Royal Dames of Cancer ResearchFort Lauderdale, FL55th annual tiara ball, gold sponsor$15K
Word of God AcademyShreveport, LATuition assistance$10K
National Christian Foundation of South FloridaFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$10K
National Christian Foundation of South FloridaFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$10K
Museum of Discovery and ScienceFort Lauderdale, FL2025 valet sponsor$6,000
St Jerome Catholic SchoolFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$5,000
Broward College Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FLInvestiture of torey alston/66th ann$5,000
Humane Society of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FLDiamond collar society$5,000
Mount Olive Development CorpFort Lauderdale, FL30th anniversary program$5,000
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOGeneral support$5,000
David Posnack Jewish Community CentDavie, FLGeneral support$5,000
Broward Education FoundationFort Lauderdale, FLDebate initiative luncheon sponsorsh$5,000
Humane Society of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FLPaws fashion forward table sponsor$3,333
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FLLevan ambassadors board$2,500
Humane Society of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$1,500
Friends of the SmithsonianWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000
Humane Society of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FLPaws on the green tee signs$1,000
Florida HouseWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000

By state: Florida 14 · Louisiana 1 · Missouri 1 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Hamilton M & Blanche C Forman Christian Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Davie, Florida, tax-exempt since 1957. 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 Hamilton M & Blanche C Forman Christian 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 Hamilton M & Blanche C Forman Christian Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $97K across 18 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Hamilton M & Blanche C Forman Christian Foundation give?

Florida (14 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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