Merle & Peg Hamilton Charitable Foundation

EIN 311650890

Marion, OH 43302 |(740) 387-9093

Total Given 2020–2023
$239K
37 grants · $60K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $4K–$10K
grant size
61%
deep partner · 11/18 multi-year
repeat
$1.9M
Assets (2023)
18
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Community Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Contact Person Ronald D Cramer TTEE
Phone (740) 387-9093
Deadlines October 1st for each calendar year.
How to Apply Letter stating purpose,relationship to Marion County,sources of support
Restrictions BENEFIT CITIZENS, MARION COUNTY OH;

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $89K $2.0M $65K 14
2022 $90K $1.8M $88K 13
2023 $60K $1.9M $59K 10

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 37 grants on record

Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$4K
Median
$5K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$20K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

MC
Marcia a Cramer
Trustee
RC
Ronald D Cramer
Trustee

Grants Awarded (37 total)

Purpose
Womens Club Home Marion, OH $20,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2020
Marion Co Historical Soc Marion, OH $13,650 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2022
Palace Cultural Assoc Marion, OH $13,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2020
Marion Co Family Court Marion, OH $11,500 CARE FITVISITATION 2022
Marion Co Historical Soc Marion, OH $11,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2020
Palace Cultural Assoc Marion, OH $10,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2023
Leapin Outreach Marion, OH $10,000 COMMUMITY SUPPORT 2023
Marion Co Family Court Marion, OH $10,000 CARE FITVISITATION 2023
Palace Cultural Assoc Marion, OH $10,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2022
Marion Red Cross Chapter Columbus, OH $10,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2022
Leapin Outreach Marion, OH $10,000 COMMUMITY SUPPORT 2022
Marion Co Historical Soc Marion, OH $9,075 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2023
Boys & Girls Club Marion, OH $7,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2022
The Ohio State University Marion, OH $6,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2020
Marion Tech College Marion, OH $6,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2023
Marion Tech College Marion, OH $6,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2022
Boys & Girls Club Marion, OH $5,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2020
Marion Red Cross Chapter Columbus, OH $5,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2020
Marion Tech College Marion, OH $5,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2020
Central Christian Church Marion, OH $4,550 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2022
Central Christial Church Marion, OH $4,500 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2020
Boys & Girls Club Marion, OH $4,400 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2023
Marion Veterans Park Marion, OH $4,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2020
Explor-It-Torium Museum Marion, OH $4,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2020
Marion Veterans Park Marion, OH $4,000 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2023