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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-7028238

Hamill Foundation

A private foundation in Houston, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 81 grants and $14.9 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $14,912,000

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $212,359,533
  • Tax year 2023

    $13,262,000

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $204,982,752
  • Tax year 2022

    $13,097,000

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $206,883,664
  • Tax year 2021

    $13,092,000

    Grants listed
    97
    Assets, end of year
    $203,029,849
  • Tax year 2020

    $11,643,000

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $180,502,169

Grants paid in 2024

81 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Camp for AllHouston, TX

    Capital Campaign to build a second campus

    $1,000,000
  2. Amazing PlaceHouston, TX

    Capital Campaign for expansion of Drexel Facility plus a new facility in Katy.

    $500,000
  3. The Council on RecoveryHouston, TX

    To support general operating programs including prevention, counseling, outpatient treatment, family therapy & recover support to those suffering from alcohol & substance abuse; and renovation of Hamill Conference Center

    $500,000
  4. Covenant House TexasHouston, TX

    Capital Campaign for new campus construction.

    $500,000
  5. Houston MethodistHouston, TX

    To support the Urology Robotics Fellowship, 3D Ultrasound for Urology Imagining Center, Women's Urology Clinic, ALS research & endowment to Oncology Department for cancer research innovation in lung & liver cancer.

    $500,000
  6. St Martin's Episcopal ChurchHouston, TX

    Operating Ministries & Building for the Ages Capital Campaign debt retirement.

    $410,000
  7. Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX

    Capital Campaign for new STEM & Nursing Building, Hamill Presidential & Nursing Scholarships

    $400,000
  8. Memorial Assistance MinistriesHouston, TX

    Operating Programs to provide rent & utility assistance, ESL/GED & vocational training & Capital Campaign to renovate existing building & add a new building for classrooms & office space & add parking.

    $400,000
  9. Christian Community Service CenterHouston, TX

    To support operating programs such as rent & utility assistance, GED/ESL classes, food pantry, job counseling & vocational training.

    $300,000
  10. DePelchin Children's CenterHouston, TX

    Operating Programs including foster care, adoption services & children's mental health services & Capital Campaign for new Volunteer Services Building on main campus.

    $300,000
  11. Houston Humane SocietyHouston, TX

    Operating Support for spay/neuter program, pet adoption, free pet food "Pet Pantry" programs at low income assistance ministries plus management consultant & organizational review & Architect Master Plan costs.

    $300,000
  12. Northwest Assistance MinistriesHouston, TX

    Operating programs & Endowment/Reserve Fund

    $300,000
  13. Open Door Mission FoundationHouston, TX

    Operating Programs including housing, meals, clothing, GED, career guidance & Doorway Recovery Program for homeless men & Medical Respit Center.

    $300,000
  14. St Paul's Methodist FoundationHouston, TX

    Capital Campaign for renovation of Jones Education Building, Operating programs to provide support for Building & Facilities, Landscaping, Security Improvements & General Operations

    $300,000
  15. Star of HopeHouston, TX

    Operating Support for Men's Development Center & Women's Cornerstone Community

    $300,000
  16. The Beacon (Cathedral Health Ministries)Houston, TX

    Operating Support for homeless services

    $250,000
  17. Girl Scouts of America - San Jacinto CouncilHouston, TX

    Capital Campaign for a new "Starboard" cabin at Camp Casa Mare sailing camp in Kemah.

    $250,000
  18. Houston ZooHouston, TX

    Capital Campaign for new Headquarters Building

    $250,000
  19. Mission of YahwehHouston, TX

    Operating Support for its residential programs to house low income women & children & Capital Campaign for a new Residence Building.

    $250,000
  20. The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TX

    Capital Campaign to build-out the Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation

    $250,000
  21. Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX

    Capital Campaign to renovate Cullen Gem & Mineral Hall

    $250,000
  22. Periwinkle FoundationHouston, TX

    Program Support for cancer patients at Texas Children's Hospital through arts, creative writing & photography as well as summer camps & weekend camps.

    $250,000
  23. Small Steps Nuturing CenterHouston, TX

    Operating Support for 2 inner city pre-school campuses & Capital Campaign to add 4 classrooms & add'l adminitrative space to its Jensen Drive school.

    $250,000
  24. University of HoustonHouston, TX

    Scholarships at College of Nursing, College of Medicine & Bauer College of Business

    $250,000
  25. St John the Divine Episcopal ChurchHouston, TX

    Operating ministries or campus renovation projects & "Nau Matching Grant" initiative.

    $235,000
  26. Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

    For Medical Research for improving corneal surgical techniques, dry eye & ocular surface diseases & glaucoma & related diagnostic testing

    $225,000
  27. Houston Area Parkinson SocietyHouston, TX

    Operating Programs to provide both virtual & in person exercise, dance & support groups for individuals suffering from Parkinson disease & their caretakers

    $225,000
  28. McFarlin Memorial United Methodist ChurchNorman, OK

    Operating ministries or campus renovations

    $225,000
  29. Tallowood Baptist ChurchHouston, TX

    Operating ministries or campus renovations

    $225,000
  30. Brookwood CommunityBrookshire, TX

    Operating Programs & Capital Campaign for 2 new residence halls & other campus renovations

    $200,000
  31. Camp AranzazuHouston, TX

    Operating Support for its summer camp operations

    $200,000
  32. The Hope and Healing CenterHouston, TX

    Operating Support for free mental health programs including education, training, clinical services & research, & training program to recognize mental health or suicide prevention

    $200,000
  33. reMind (Depression & Bipolar Support)Houston, TX

    Operating Programs for its in person & virtual adult groups & in person school support groups for depression, bipolar disorder, mental health issues & suicidal thoughts

    $200,000
  34. Women's HomeHouston, TX

    Operating Support to provide recovery programs & affordable apartments for homeless or vulnerable women & children & renovate bathrooms in recovery dorm & cottages.

    $200,000
  35. Healthcare for the HomelessHouston, TX

    Operating programs to provide medical & dental care plus mental health counseling & case management for the homeless & for a mobile van for street outreach program.

    $175,000
  36. Texas A&M FoundationCollege Sta, TX

    Scholarships & Library Programs

    $172,000
  37. Alzheimer's Association - Houston & Southeast TXHouston, TX

    Operating Support for core programs & services including Helpline, community presentations, care consultants, support groups for caregivers & individuals

    $150,000
  38. Big Brothers Big SistersHouston, TX

    Operating Programs to provide positive adult role models/mentors to at risk youth

    $150,000
  39. Bo's PlaceHouston, TX

    Operating Programs for grief support for children & adults

    $150,000
  40. Boys and Girls Country of Houston IncHockley, TX

    Operating Support to provide residential operating programs for children and youth in the College & Careers program

    $150,000
  41. Emergency Aid CoalitionHouston, TX

    Operating Support for programs to assist the homeless & low income individuals with sack lunches, food pantry, clothing distribution & work boots

    $150,000
  42. Muscular Dystrophy AssociationChicago, IL

    Program Support for its Summer Camp in Texas

    $150,000
  43. Ronald McDonald House of Houston IncHouston, TX

    Operating Support to house families with children as patients in the medical center & Capital Campaign for a new playground & security fence

    $150,000
  44. YMCA of the Greater Houston AreaHouston, TX

    Operating Support for camperships & Equestrian operations at Camp Cullen & purchase of mountain bikes, paddle boards & pedal boats.

    $150,000
  45. Camp Allen Conference & Retreat CenterNavasota, TX

    Capital Campaign for new "Quiet House"

    $125,000
  46. Crime Stoppers of Houston IncHouston, TX

    Operating Support for Tip Line program to help law enforcement identify criminals, Victim Services Program & Safe School & Safe Community crime prevention presentations.

    $125,000
  47. Houston Recovery CenterHouston, TX

    Operating Programs for Sobering Center for Public Intoxication offenders.

    $125,000
  48. Palmer Drug Abuse ProgramHouston, TX

    Program Support for free peer counseling & recovery support groups for teens, young adults & parents impacted by substance abuse

    $125,000
  49. St John the Baptist Episcopal ChurchBreckenridge, CO

    Rectory Renovation project & Capital Campaign debt retirement

    $125,000
  50. Santa Maria HostelHouston, TX

    Program Support to provide recovery centers for women & children & provide residential & outpatient treatment & recovery services plus long term housing & recovery support & to renovate its HealthCare Clinic.

    $125,000
  51. Teen & Family ServicesHouston, TX

    Operating Programs to provide recovery support groups for teens suffering from addiction or substance abuse

    $125,000
  52. Archway AcademyHouston, TX

    Operating Support for core programs to offer a sober high school for students in recovery from substance abuse & mental health issues.

    $100,000
  53. The Bryan MuseumGalveston, TX

    Operating Support for its Texas History Museum & Mini-Museum traveling exhibitions

    $100,000
  54. Child AdvocatesHouston, TX

    Court Services Program to provide adult trained volunteer guardians ad litem for children in foster care or in sexual abuse court cases

    $100,000
  55. The Children's Museum of HoustonHouston, TX

    Capital Campaign for renovation & expansion of Entry Hall & Gift Shop

    $100,000
  56. Dress for SuccessHouston, TX

    Operating Programs to provide career counseling, job application training, mentoring & suitable business attire for job interviews to over 3000 women per year

    $100,000
  57. Billy Graham Evangelestic AssociationCharlotte, NC

    Operating Support

    $100,000
  58. The Menninger ClinicHouston, TX

    Psychiatric Nurse Training & Residency program & CAMS Suicide Prevention Training Program

    $100,000
  59. River Oaks Chamber OrchestraHouston, TX

    Operating Programs to provide classical orchestra & ensemble concerts at multiple venues in the Houston area & hiring of additional staff

    $100,000
  60. The Heart of Texas FoundationBellville, TX

    Operating Support for its prison ministry, literacy classes & in-prison seminary.

    $80,000
  61. Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TX

    To support general operating programs.

    $75,000
  62. The Parish SchoolHouston, TX

    General Tuition assistance and tuition assistance for summer camps

    $75,000
  63. RISE School of HoustonHouston, TX

    Operating Support for tuition assistance program

    $75,000
  64. Facilitators InternationalGrand Rapids, MI

    Operating Support for Higher Ground Program & its Crossway Church

    $70,000
  65. Battleship Texas FoundationHouston, TX

    Capital Campaign to renovate the Battleship Texas

    $60,000
  66. First Christian Church of WaurikaWaurika, OK

    Operating Support for general operating ministries or on campus renovations

    $60,000
  67. Summit in Honduras IncBreckenridge, CO

    Operating Programs including buying school library books.

    $60,000
  68. Hope Media Group (KSBJ)Humble, TX

    Capital Campaign for a new "Ministry & Media Center" building

    $50,000
  69. Houston Public MediaHouston, TX

    Operating Support

    $50,000
  70. Hobby Center for the Performing ArtsHouston, TX

    Operating programs to provide mainstream musical productions & educational programs

    $50,000
  71. Central Missionary ClearinghouseHouston, TX

    Operating Support for "Abba House" orphanage in Nepal

    $45,000
  72. The Children's Center Rehabilitation HospitalBethany, OK

    Operating Support

    $40,000
  73. Houston Livestock Show & RodeoHouston, TX

    Two 4 year scholarships

    $40,000
  74. Our Little Roses Foreign Mission SocietyMiami Shores, FL

    Operating Support for orphanage in Honduras

    $40,000
  75. Zion Hill Baptist ChurchGroveton, TX

    Operating programs or campus renovations

    $35,000
  76. Neighborhood KidZ ClubKaty, TX

    Operating Programs for children's Bible Clubs, summer reading, summer camps & other assistance

    $30,000
  77. Loveworks Leadership IncNorman, OK

    Operating Programs for youth mentoring programs

    $25,000
  78. National Repertory OrchestraBreckenridge, CO

    Operating Support and community engagement

    $15,000
  79. Urban OutreachHouston, TX

    Operating support for inner city Apartment Community Program

    $10,000
  80. Platte Ranch Forever Home SanctuaryBreckenridge, CO

    Operating support for expenses to provide forever homes to "retired" horses.

    $5,000
  81. Summit County Rescue GroupBreckenridge, CO

    Capital Campaign for new Headquarters Building

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services8 grants $1,935,00030% of the total
  2. Arts and culture8 grants $1,060,00016% of the total
  3. Education4 grants $697,00011% of the total
  4. Mental health2 grants $625,00010% of the total
  5. Religion3 grants $595,0009% of the total
  6. Animals3 grants $555,0008% of the total
  7. 7 other causes10 grants $1,070,00016% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas68 grants $13,992,000
  2. Oklahoma4 grants $350,000
  3. Colorado5 grants $210,000
  4. Illinois1 grant $150,000
  5. North Carolina1 grant $100,000
  6. Michigan1 grant $70,000
  7. Florida1 grant $40,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Charlie H ReadPres., Treas., Dir. Hours 46.25Pay $380,000
  • Charles W SniderVP Director Hours 6.25Pay $45,000
  • Thomas H BrownVP, Grants Dir, Dir Hours 46.25Pay $305,000
  • William T MillerDirector Hours 6.25Pay $45,000
  • Barbara L StrobelDirector Hours 6.25Pay $45,000

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