Merle & Peg Hamilton Charitable Foundation
EIN 311650890Total 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
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
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Officers & Directors
MC
Marcia a Cramer
Trustee
RC
Ronald D Cramer
Trustee
MC
Marcia a Cramer
Trustee
RC
Ronald D Cramer
Trustee
JD
Joe D Donithen
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 |