The Hamer Foundation
EIN 251610780 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$16.9M
121 grants · $4.2M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$30K
typical mid grants · $15K–$112K
grant size
67%
deep partner · 36/54 multi-year
repeat
$72.4M
Assets (2023)
54
Distinct Recipients
About
INVESMENT ADVISOR FEES
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
The Hamer Foundation
Phone
(814) 692-4616
Deadlines
January 31
How to Apply
Format: Electronic Include: Short executive summary, budget, proposal
Restrictions
none
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5.6M | $0 | $7.1M | 38 |
| 2022 | $6.3M | $67.0M | $3.7M | 38 |
| 2023 | $5.1M | $72.4M | $1.8M | 45 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 121 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$15K
Median
$30K
Average
$140K
75th Pctl
$112K
Maximum
$2.1M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (121 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pa Chapter Nature Conservancy | Conshohocken, PA | $2,100,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAMMING, EASEMENTS | 2020 |
| Millbrook Marsh Nature Center | State College, PA | $1,600,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Clearwater Conservancy | State College, PA | $1,060,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAMMING, EASEMENTS, BUILDING | 2023 |
| PENN State University | University Park, PA | $839,070 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Clearwater Conservancy | State College, PA | $801,667 | OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAMMING, EASEMENTS | 2020 |
| Western Pa Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | $685,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | $593,000 | PROGRAMMING | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | $592,000 | PROGRAMMING | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | $567,000 | PROGRAMMING | 2020 |
| Western Pa Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | $523,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy | Annapolis, MD | $500,000 | PROGRAMMING | 2023 |
| University of Illinois FDTN | Champaign, IL | $420,000 | PROGRAMMING | 2022 |
| University of Illinois FDTN | Champaign, IL | $420,000 | PROGRAMMING | 2023 |
| Merrill Lynn Consrevancy | Lewisburg, PA | $310,600 | LAND PURCHASE | 2022 |
| Pa Chapter Nature Conservancy | Conshohocken, PA | $300,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAMMING, EASEMENTS | 2022 |
| Out of the Cold | State College, PA | $300,000 | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2023 |
| Clearwater Conservancy | State College, PA | $291,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAMMING, EASEMENTS | 2022 |
| Wildlife for Everyone | State College, PA | $211,200 | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2023 |
| Western Pa Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | $200,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Patton Township | State College, PA | $164,400 | OPERATING CONSERVATION EASEMENT | 2022 |
| PENN State University | University Park, PA | $156,969 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Centre Care | Bellefonte, PA | $155,316 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Centre County United Way | Pine Grove Mills, PA | $125,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAMMING | 2020 |
| Audubon Society Pa | Audubon, PA | $125,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Centre County United Way | Pine Grove Mills, PA | $125,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAMMING | 2022 |
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