The Hamer Foundation
State College, Pennsylvania · EIN 251610780 · Private foundation
The Hamer Foundation is a private foundation based in State College, Pennsylvania. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $5.6M in grants paid and $64.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 121 individual grants from this funder — $16.9M awarded across 2020–2023 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Hamer Foundation funds
The Hamer Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pa Chapter Nature Conservancy OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAMMING, EASEMENTS | Conshohocken, PA | $2.1M | 2020 |
| Millbrook Marsh Nature Center OPERATING SUPPORT | State College, PA | $1.6M | 2022 |
| Clearwater Conservancy OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAMMING, EASEMENTS, BUILDING | State College, PA | $1.1M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Hamer Foundation
From The Hamer Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about The Hamer Foundation
- Does The Hamer Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Hamer Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Hamer Foundation fund?
- The Hamer Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Pa Chapter Nature Conservancy, Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, Clearwater Conservancy. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Hamer Foundation give in grants?
- The Hamer Foundation reported $5.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $16.9M over 121 grants.
- Where is The Hamer Foundation located?
- The Hamer Foundation is based in State College, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 251610780.
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