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Hamilton Community Foundation

Hamilton, Ohio  ·  EIN 316038277  ·  Private foundation

Based in Hamilton, Ohio, Hamilton Community Foundation has awarded $34.7M across 720 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Stephen T Badin High School. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$6.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$111.8M
Total assets
720
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Hamilton Community Foundation funds

Hamilton Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, economic development, education, faith-based (christian), health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEconomic DevelopmentEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include men boys, older adults, women girls.

men boysolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Hamilton Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Stephen T Badin High School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hamilton, OH$2.4M2024
Stephen T Badin High School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hamilton, OH$2.3M2023
Hamilton Parks Conservency
GENERAL/OPERATING
Hamilton, OH$1.4M2017
Stephen Tbadin High School
GENERAL/OPERATING
Hamilton, OH$1.3M2022
Fitton Center for Creative Arts
PERFORMANCE/PRODUCT.
Hamilton, OH$573K2020
American Endowment Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hudson, OH$569K2023
Fort Hamilton Hospital Foundation
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Hamilton, OH$519K2018
Meyer Bros & Sons Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hamilton, OH$515K2023
Great Miami Valley YMCA
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hamilton, OH$499K2024
Hamilton Parks Conservency
GENERAL/OPERATING
Hamilton, OH$467K2018
Penchura LLC
GENERAL SUPPORT
Brighton, MI$333K2023
Fitton Center for Creative Arts
GENERAL/OPERATING
Hamilton, OH$333K2017
YWCA of Hamilton
GENERAL/OPERATING
Hamilton, OH$331K2020
Fitton Center for Creative Arts
GENERAL SUPPORT
Hamilton, OH$324K2024
Fitton Center for Creative Arts
PERFORMANCE/PRODUCT.
Hamilton, OH$319K2019

Hamilton Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.5M
2018$3.4M
2019$2.7M
2020$4.1M
2022$4.9M
2023$7.3M
2024$7.8M

How to apply for funding from Hamilton Community Foundation

Hamilton Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at hamiltonfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Community Foundation

Does Hamilton Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Hamilton Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Hamilton Community Foundation fund?
Hamilton Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Stephen T Badin High School, Stephen T Badin High School, Hamilton Parks Conservency. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Hamilton Community Foundation give in grants?
Hamilton Community Foundation reported $6.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $34.7M over 720 grants.
Where is Hamilton Community Foundation located?
Hamilton Community Foundation is based in Hamilton, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 316038277.
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About this profile. This page is built from Hamilton Community Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Hamilton Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.