Private foundation · EIN 84-1623310 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hammack 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $225K total, median $23K. 50% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$225K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in TX
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Liberty InstitutePlano, TXCash$41K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesFort Worth, TXCash$39K
Union Gospel MissionDallas, TXCash$35K
Via Fka Center for Mission MobilizationFayetteville, ARCash$30K
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CACash$25K
Canaan Baptist ChurchDallas, TXCash$20K
Living Waters PublicationBellflower, CACash$15K
Practice MinistriesDallas, TXCash$7,500
Rejoice Marriage Ministries IncPompano Beach, FLCash$7,500
American Center for Law and JusticeVirginia Beach, VACash$5,000

By state: Texas 5 · California 2 · Arkansas 1 · Florida 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Hammack Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of John a Hammack, 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 Hammack Family 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 Hammack Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $225K across 10 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Hammack Family Foundation give?

Texas (5 grants), California (2 grants), Arkansas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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