Private foundation · EIN 81-2999744 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joan and Clyde Hampton 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $196K total, median $9,800.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$196K
Median grant
$9,800
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Shriners Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FLTo help promote the work of the Los Angeles Shriners Hospital$176K
Desert Recreation FoundationIndio, CAThe First Tee of the Coachella Valley$9,800
Tiger Woods Foundation IncIrvine, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$9,800

By state: Florida 1 · California 2

About this foundation

Joan and Clyde Hampton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Joan and Clyde Hampton Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Joan and Clyde Hampton Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $196K across 3 grants, a median of $9,800.

Where does Joan and Clyde Hampton Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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