Donald D. Hammill Foundation
EIN 742499947 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$6.0M
433 grants · $671K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $8K–$13K
grant size
81%
deep partner · 127/157 multi-year
repeat
$19.6M
Assets (2024)
157
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
NILS PEARSON
Phone
(512) 451-3246
Deadlines
MARCH 15
How to Apply
A COVER LETTER WITH THE NAME(S) OF A CONTACT PERSON SHOULD ACCOMPANY THE PROPOSAL. YOUR PROPOSAL SHOULD BE CONCISE AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. A BRIEF STATEMENT OF YOUR ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY AND MISSION. 2. DESCRIBE THE INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION. 3. DESCRIBE WHAT YOUR CLIENTS VALUE ABOUT YOUR PROGRAM. HOW DO THEY BENEFIT? 4. DESCRIBE THE PROJECT FOR WHICH YOU ARE REQUESTING FUNDS. INCLUDE NEEDS ADDRESSED, EFFECT IN THE COMMUNITY, ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES, AND THE AMOUNT OF YOUR REQUEST. 5. DESCRIBE HOW YOU EVALUATE THE RESULTS OF YOUR SERVICES. 6. IDENTIFY HOW FUNDING FROM THE HAMMILL FOUNDATION WOULD FIT INTO YOUR OVERALL BUDGET (E.G. SUPPLEMENT EXISTING FUNDS, BEGIN A NEW PROGRAM, PART OF FUNDING BEING REQUESTED FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, ETC.)? 7. INCLUDE YOUR SUMMARIZED GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET. 8. PROVIDE A COPY OF IRS LETTER DESIGNATING YOUR 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT STATUS. 9. INCLUDE A LIST OF YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PROGRAM OFFICERS.
Restrictions
GENERALLY, THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT SUPPORT: -ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE A CURRENT 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE -GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS -PROGRAMS OUTSIDE THE AUSTIN, TEXAS, METROPOLITAN AREA -RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES -CANDIDATES FOR POLITICAL OFFICE -ENDOWMENTS -DEBT REDUCTION -ORGANIZATIONS THAT DISCRIMINATE IN POLICY OR IN PRACTICE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED CLASSIFICATION -TYPE III SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS UNDER IRS SECTION 509 (A)(3)
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $638K | $14.3M | $1.1M | 77 |
| 2017 | $645K | $16.0M | $1.2M | 73 |
| 2018 | $705K | $14.8M | $1.7M | 73 |
| 2019 | N/A | $17.3M | $1.3M | N/A |
| 2020 | $787K | $19.1M | $520K | 71 |
| 2021 | $817K | $20.3M | $1.6M | 69 |
| 2022 | $854K | $16.1M | $1.0M | 68 |
| 2023 | $856K | $18.2M | $1.3M | 1 |
| 2024 | $740K | $19.6M | $1.5M | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 433 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$8K
Median
$10K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$13K
Maximum
$856K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
94.5% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 4 states
$5.8M across
409 grants
3 of 254 counties
Top 3 counties
- 1 Travis
- 2 Dallas
- 3 Williamson
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (433 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald D. Hammill Foundation Donor | Austin, TX | $856,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Donald D. Hammill Foundation Donor | Austin, TX | $740,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| Age of Central Texas | Austin, TX | $45,581 | SUPPORT SALARY - ACTIVITY DIRECTOR, | 2021 |
| Safe Alliance | Austin, TX | $30,000 | RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH AND ADULT ABUSE SURVIVORS | 2017 |
| Hospice Austin (Charity Care) | Austin, TX | $26,000 | CHARITY CARE | 2021 |
| Hospice Austin (Charity Care) | Austin, TX | $26,000 | CHARITY CARE | 2022 |
| Hospice Austin (Charity Care) | Austin, TX | $25,500 | CHARITY CARE | 2020 |
| Meals on Wheels and More | Austin, TX | $25,500 | MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM AND MIKE'S P | 2020 |
| Family Eldercare | Austin, TX | $25,000 | GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Open Door Preschools | Austin, TX | $23,500 | PROJECT HELPING HAND | 2020 |
| Family Eldercare | Austin, TX | $22,500 | GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Foundation Communities | Austin, TX | $22,500 | CHILDREN'S HOME INITIATIVE | 2020 |
| Meals on Wheels and More | Austin, TX | $22,500 | MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM AND MIKE'S P | 2021 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Austin, TX | $22,500 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| Meals on Wheels and More | Austin, TX | $22,500 | MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM AND MIKE'S P | 2022 |
| Age of Central Texas | Austin, TX | $22,000 | SUPPORT SALARY - ACTIVITY DIRECTOR, | 2022 |
| Safe Alliance | Austin, TX | $21,750 | FAMILY SHELTER, EMERGENCY SHELTER | 2021 |
| Safe Alliance | Austin, TX | $21,250 | FAMILY SHELTER, EMERGENCY SHELTER | 2020 |
| Family Eldercare | Austin, TX | $21,250 | SUPPORT CERTIFIED AND LICENSED GUARDIANSHIP CASE MANAGEMENT | 2018 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Austin, TX | $21,000 | NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| Hospice Austin (Pediatric) | Austin, TX | $21,000 | PEDIATRIC CARE | 2022 |
| Safe Alliance | Austin, TX | $21,000 | FAMILY SHELTER, EMERGENCY SHELTER | 2022 |
| Saint Louise House | Austin, TX | $21,000 | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| Hospice Austin (Charity Care) | Austin, TX | $21,000 | BEREAVEMENT CARE | 2018 |
| Age of Central Texas | Austin, TX | $20,000 | SUPPORT SALARY - ACTIVITY DIRECTOR, | 2020 |
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