Private foundation · EIN 74-2499947 · Austin, Texas

Donald D Hammill Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Texas. The foundation accepts applications (MARCH 15) and its median grant is $932K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $932K total, median $932K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: Generally, the foundation does not support: -organizations that do not have a current 501(c)(3) determination letter from the internal revenue service -grants to individuals -programs outside the austin, texas,…

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$932K
Median grant
$932K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
MARCH 15
Assets
$16M

How to apply

A cover letter with the name(s) of a contact person should accompany the proposal. Your proposal should be concise and include the following: 1. A brief statement of your organization's history and mission. 2. Describe the individuals served by your organization. 3. Describe what your clients value about your program. How do they benefit? 4. Describe the project for which you are requesting funds. Include needs addressed, effect in the community, anticipated outcomes, and the amount of your request. 5. Describe how you evaluate the results of your services. 6. Identify how funding from the ha… Contact: Nils Pearson, 1301 W 25th Street Ste 300, Austin, Tx, RESEARCH@PROEDINC.COM Deadlines: MARCH 15 Restrictions: Generally, the foundation does not support: -organizations that do not have a current 501(c)(3) determination letter from the internal revenue service -grants to individuals -programs outside the austin, texas, metropolitan area -religious organizations for religious purposes -candidates for political office -endowments -debt reduction -organizations that discriminate in policy or in practice on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification -type iii supporting organizations under irs sec…

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Donald D Hammill Foundation Donor Advised Fund C/O Austin Community FoundationAustin, TXGeneral operations$932K

About this foundation

Donald D Hammill Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Donald D Hammill Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A cover letter with the name(s) of a contact person should accompany the proposal. Your proposal should be concise and include the following: 1. Deadlines: MARCH 15.

How much does Donald D Hammill Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $932K across 1 grants, a median of $932K.

Where does Donald D Hammill Foundation give?

Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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