The Hamilton Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 02-0727787

Foundation Overview

Based in Hagerstown, MD, The Hamilton Family Foundation Inc has awarded 223 grants totaling $1,248,556 to organizations in Maryland, Pennsylvania and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $150,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,248,556
Total Assets
$495,117
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
16
Median Grant
$1,000
% Median Grant Decline
-50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%

4 of 16 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Maryland

91% of all grants are concentrated in Maryland, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Maryland, funding concentrates in Hagerstown (86%), Cascade (4%), Bethesda (4%).

Funding Trajectory
-71%

Declining funding trend with 71% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Hamilton Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Arc Of Washington County Inc $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2024
Augustoberfest Charitable $3,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2024
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts $6,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Wash Co $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2024
Community Foundation Of Washington $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2024
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,500 Bethesda, MD, US General Fund 2024
San Mar Children's Home Inc $5,000 Boonsboro, MD, US General Fund 2024
St Mary's Catholic School $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2024
Washington County Arts Council $3,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2024
Young Men's Christian Association $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness- Cumberland $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General 2024
Hagerstown Community College $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General 2024
Star Community Inc $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General 2024
The Alsatia Club Foundation Inc $500 Funkstown, MD, US General 2024
Buttonwood Nature Center $1,000 Waynesboro, PA, US General 2024
Reach Of Washington County $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General 2024
Antietam Historical Association $500 Waynesboro, PA, US General Fund 2023
Augustoberfest Charitable $1,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Wash Co $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Children In Need Washington County $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Community Foundation Of Washington $2,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,500 Bethesda, MD, US General Fund 2023
Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Fort Ritchie Community Center Corp $2,300 Cascade, MD, US General Fund 2023
Girls Inc Of Washington County $1,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Religious Effort To Assist & Care $2,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
St Mary's Catholic School $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
The Institute At Renfrew Inc $1,000 Waynesboro, PA, US General Fund 2023
The Maryland Theatre $62,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
The Women's Club Foundation $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Washington County Museum Of Fine $10,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Washington County Arts Council $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Washington County Historical $2,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Young Men's Christian Association $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness- Cumberland $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General 2023
Hagerstown Community College $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General 2023
Antietam Historical Association $500 Waynesboro, PA, US General Fund 2023
Augustoberfest Charitable $1,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Wash Co $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Children In Need Washington County $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Community Foundation Of Washington $2,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,500 Bethesda, MD, US General Fund 2023
Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Fort Ritchie Community Center Corp $2,300 Cascade, MD, US General Fund 2023
Girls Inc Of Washington County $1,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Religious Effort To Assist & Care $2,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
St Mary's Catholic School $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
The Institute At Renfrew Inc $1,000 Waynesboro, PA, US General Fund 2023
The Maryland Theatre $62,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
The Women's Club Foundation $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Washington County Museum Of Fine $10,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Washington County Arts Council $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Washington County Historical $2,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Young Men's Christian Association $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness- Cumberland $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General 2023
Hagerstown Community College $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General 2023
Arc Of Washington County Inc $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Augustoberfest Charitable $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts $7,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Wash Co $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Washington C $6,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Brook Lane Foundation Inc $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,500 Bethesda, MD, US General Fund 2022
Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Fort Ritchie Community Center Corp $500 Cascade, MD, US General Fund 2022
Girls Inc Of Washington County $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Hagerstown Community College $25,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Leadership Washington County $2,750 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Religious Effort To Assist & Care $100 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
St Mary's Catholic School $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
The Institute At Renfrew Inc $1,000 Waynesboro, PA, US General Fund 2022
Washington Co Museum Of Fine Arts $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Washington County Arts Council $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Young Men's Christian Association $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Arc Of Washington County Inc $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Augustoberfest Charitable $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts $7,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Wash Co $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Washington C $6,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Brook Lane Foundation Inc $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,500 Bethesda, MD, US General Fund 2022
Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Fort Ritchie Community Center Corp $500 Cascade, MD, US General Fund 2022
Girls Inc Of Washington County $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Hagerstown Community College $25,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Leadership Washington County $2,750 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Religious Effort To Assist & Care $100 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
St Mary's Catholic School $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
The Institute At Renfrew Inc $1,000 Waynesboro, PA, US General Fund 2022
Washington Co Museum Of Fine Arts $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Washington County Arts Council $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Young Men's Christian Association $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Arc Of Washington County Inc $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Augustoberfest Charitable $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts $7,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Wash Co $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Washington C $6,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Brook Lane Foundation Inc $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,500 Bethesda, MD, US General Fund 2022
Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Fort Ritchie Community Center Corp $500 Cascade, MD, US General Fund 2022
Girls Inc Of Washington County $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Hagerstown Community College $25,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Leadership Washington County $2,750 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Religious Effort To Assist & Care $100 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
St Mary's Catholic School $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
The Institute At Renfrew Inc $1,000 Waynesboro, PA, US General Fund 2022
Washington Co Museum Of Fine Arts $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Washington County Arts Council $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Young Men's Christian Association $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2022
Arc Of Washington County Inc $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Wash Co $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
Boys And Girls Club Of Washington C $6,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
Children In Need Washington County $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum Inc $10,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
Community Foundation Of Washington $2,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,500 Bethesda, MD, US General Fund 2021
Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
Fort Ritchie Community Center Corp $500 Cascade, MD, US General Fund 2021
Leadership Washington County $2,400 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
Mcconnellsburg Recreation Center In $5,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US General Fund 2021
Renfrew Committee Inc $1,000 Waynesboro, PA, US General Fund 2021
San Mar Children's Home Inc $3,000 Boonsboro, MD, US General Fund 2021
St Mary's Catholic School $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
Telluride Mountain Club $10,000 Telluride, CO, US Via Ferrata Project 2021
The Hope Center $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
The Maryland Theatre $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
University System Of Md Foundation $1,000 Adelphi, MD, US General Fund 2021
Washington Co Museum Of Fine Arts $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
Washington County Arts Council $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
Washington County Historical $1,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
Young Men's Christian Association $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2021
Arc Of Washington County Inc $25,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2020
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Wash Co $250 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2020
Cedar Ridge Ministries $300 Williamsport, MD, US Geberal Fund 2020
Children In Need Washington County $3,369 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2020
Community Free Clinic Inc $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2020
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $1,500 Bethesda, MD, US General Fund 2020
Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc $2,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2020
Fort Ritchie Community Center Corp $500 Cascade, MD, US General Fund 2020
Hagerstown Community College $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2020
Hospice Of Washington County Inc $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US Doey's House - General Funds 2020
Leadership Washington County $2,400 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2020
Renfrew Committee Inc $1,000 Waynesboro, PA, US General Fund 2020
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra Inc $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2020
The Maryland Theatre $16,915 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2020
University System Of Md Foundation $1,000 Adelphi, MD, US General Fund 2020
Washington Co Museum Of Fine Arts $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2020
Washington County Arts Council $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2020
Washington County Historical $1,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2020
Young Men's Christian Association $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2020
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts $25,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Wash Co $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
Brooke's House $2,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
Children's Village Of Washington Co $250 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
Community Free Clinic Inc $2,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
Fort Ritchie Community Center Corp $500 Cascade, MD, US General Fund 2018
Hospice Of Washington County Inc $2,500 Hagerstown, MD, US Doey's House - General Funds 2018
Leadership Washington County $2,400 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
Mercersburg Academy $10,000 Mercersburg, PA, US General Fund 2018
Ontrack Washington County $250 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
St Maria Goretti High School $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
Telluride Mountain Club $65,000 Telluride, CO, US Via Ferrata Project 2018
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra Inc $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
The Maryland Theatre $105,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
The Women's Club Foundation $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
University System Of Md Foundation $15,000 Adelphi, MD, US General Fund 2018
Wash Co Community Action Council $16,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
Washington Co Museum Of Fine Arts $150,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
Washington County Arts Council $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
Washington County Free Library $250 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
Young Men's Christian Association $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2018
Arc Of Washington County Inc $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts $9,720 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Boys And Girls Club Of Washington C $5,600 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Brook Lane Foundation Inc $10,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
City Of Hagerstown $5,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Community Free Clinic Inc $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc $1,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Fort Ritchie Community Center Corp $500 Cascade, MD, US General Fund 2017
Girls Inc Of Washington County $2,899 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Hospice Of Washington County Inc $10,000 Hagerstown, MD, US Doey's House - General Funds 2017
Joint Veterans Council Of $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Washington County Leadership $2,400 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Maryland Theatre $12,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Mason Dixon Council Inc $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Mercersburg Academy $10,000 Mercersburg, PA, US General Fund 2017
American Red Cross Of Wash Co Md $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
San Mar Children's Home Inc $3,285 Boonsboro, MD, US General Fund 2017
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra In $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Marine Toys For Tots Foundation $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
University System Of Md Foundation $5,500 Adelphi, MD, US General Fund 2017
Washington Co Community Mediation $4,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Washington County Historical $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Washington County Museum Of Fine Ar $25,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Young Men's Christian Association $10,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2017
Arc Of Washington County Inc $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts $6,120 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016
Bettie Jane Cancer Foundation $500 Braddock Heights, MD, US General Fund 2016
Boys And Girls Club Of Washington C $5,102 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016
Brook Lane Foundation Inc $10,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016
Community Free Clinic Inc $5,460 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016
Franklin County Pstc $500 Chambersburg, PA, US General Fund 2016
Fulton County Library $2,500 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US General Fund 2016
Girls Inc Of Washington County $3,786 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016
Heal Of Washington County Md Inc $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016
Hospice Of Washington County Inc $10,150 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016
Maryland Theatre $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016
Mercersburg Academy $10,000 Mercersburg, PA, US General Fund 2016
San Mar Children's Home Inc $3,000 Boonsboro, MD, US General Fund 2016
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra In $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016
The Women's Club Foundation $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016
University System Of Md Foundation $5,300 Adelphi, MD, US General Fund 2016
Vested Interest In K-9's $1,050 East Taunton, MA, US General Fund 2016
Washington Co Community Mediation $500 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016
Washington County Arts Council $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016
Washington County Museum Of Fine Ar $25,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016
Washington County Vol Fire & Rescue $250 Hagerstown, MD, US General Fund 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Hamilton Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 02-0727787
Website N/A
Address 1929 DUAL HWY Hagerstown, MD 21740-6603

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Hamilton Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Pres./treas. Richard J Hamilton Ii
Vice Pres./s Derek H Hamilton
Director Patty Clark
Director Melissa Fountain
Director Charles Hamilton

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.