Private foundation · EIN 85-0466070 · Alamogordo, New Mexico · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert W Hamilton 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: 1 grants paid, $110K total, median $110K. 100% of grants stayed in New Mexico. Stated restrictions: Otero county high school graduates, cpa 2.50 or better, US citizen

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$110K
Median grant
$110K
Stays in NM
100%
of grants
Deadline
APRIL 1ST
Assets
$1.8M

How to apply

Application and other forms available upon request Contact: James Anderson, 710 Maryland, Alamogordo, Nm, 5759212143 Deadlines: APRIL 1ST Restrictions: Otero county high school graduates, cpa 2.50 or better, US citizen

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sacramento Mountains FoundationAlamogordo, NMGrant to charitable organization$110K

About this foundation

Robert W Hamilton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Alamogordo, New Mexico, administered in care of Marion L Ledford, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Robert W Hamilton 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 Robert W Hamilton Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $110K across 1 grants, a median of $110K.

Where does Robert W Hamilton Foundation give?

New Mexico (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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