The Hamer Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 23-7349926

Foundation Overview

Based in Kenova, WV, The Hamer Foundation has awarded 169 grants totaling $1,036,807 to organizations in West Virginia, California and 18 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $55,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,036,807
Total Assets
$2,843,456
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$6,000
% Median Grant Decline
-14% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%

6 of 21 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
West Virginia

43% of grants are awarded in West Virginia, with additional funding distributed across 19 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within West Virginia, funding concentrates in Kenova (56%), Huntington (22%), Clarksburg (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+15%

Stable funding levels with 15% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (37%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Hamer Foundation'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
20th Street Baptist Church $15,000 Kenova, WV, US Evangelism 2024
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US Evangelism 2024
First Baptist Church Of Kenova $5,000 Kenova, WV, US Hamer Scholarship Fund And Church Projects 2024
George W Bush Presidential Center $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Ensure Opportunity For Everyone, Strengthen Democracy, Advance Free Societies 2024
Good Samaritan Center $11,000 Kenova, WV, US Food Pantry Support 2024
Hospice Of Huntington $8,305 Huntington, WV, US Provide Compassionate Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Care For Those With Life-limiting Illness & Their Families 2024
International Fellowship Of Christians & Jews $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Evangelism 2024
Jerusalem Prayer Team $6,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Evangelism 2024
K-love Ministries $6,000 Omaho, NE, US Evangelism 2024
Kenova Volunteer Fire Dept $10,000 Kenova, WV, US Equipment Needs 2024
Life Outreach International $10,000 Fort Worth, TX, US Support Of Missions And Relief Programs 2024
Salvation Army $7,000 Huntington, WV, US To Preach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And To Meet The Needs In His Name Without Discrimination 2024
Special Olympics $5,000 Hurricane, WV, US Provide Year-round Sports Training & Athletic Competition For The Disabled 2024
Haggai Institute $3,000 Peachtree Corners, GA, US Evangelism 2024
Huntington City Mission $7,000 Huntington, WV, US Community Support 2024
Judicial Watch $5,000 Washington, DC, US Promote Transparency, Accountablity, & Integrity In Government, Politics & The Law 2024
Lilly's Place $2,000 Huntington, WV, US Medical Care To Infants With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome 2024
Mercy Ships $2,000 Garden Valley, TX, US Evangelism 2024
St Labre Indian School $1,000 Ashland, MT, US Provide Quality, Tuition-free Education To Northern Cheyenne Anc Crow 1 Children 2024
Samaritans Purse $10,000 Boone, NC, US Evangelism 2024
Walk Fm $2,000 Ashland, KY, US Evangelism 2024
20th Street Baptist Church $15,000 Kenova, WV, US Evangelism 2023
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association $7,000 Charlotte, NC, US Evangelism 2023
C-k Autumn Fest $5,000 Kenova, WV, US Community Support 2023
Facing Hunger Foodbank $7,000 Huntington, WV, US Food Pantry Support 2023
First Baptist Church Of Kenova $5,000 Kenova, WV, US Hamer Scholarship Fund And Church Projects 2023
George W Bush Presidential Center $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Ensure Opportunity For Everyone, Strengthen Democracy, Advance Free Societies 2023
Good Samaritan Center $11,000 Kenova, WV, US Food Pantry Support 2023
Hospice Of Huntington $8,305 Huntington, WV, US Provide Compassionate Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Care For Those With Life-limiting Illness & Their Families 2023
International Fellowship Of Christians & Jews $5,000 Washington, DC, US Evangelism 2023
Jason Lovins Ministries $5,000 Russell, KY, US Evangelism 2023
Jerusalem Prayer Team $6,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Evangelism 2023
Kenova Volunteer Fire Dept $10,000 Kenova, WV, US Equipment Needs 2023
K-love Ministries $6,000 Omaho, NE, US Evangelism 2023
Life Outreach International $10,000 Fort Worth, TX, US Support Of Missions And Relief Programs 2023
Loxahatchee Club Educational Foundation $10,000 Jupiter, FL, US Education 2023
Salvation Army $7,000 Clarksburg, WV, US To Preach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And To Meet The Needs In His Name Without Discrimination 2023
Special Olympics $6,000 Hurricane, WV, US Provide Year-round Sports Training & Athletic Competition For The Disabled 2023
20th Street Baptist Church $15,000 Kenova, WV, US Evangelism 2023
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association $7,000 Charlotte, NC, US Evangelism 2023
C-k Autumn Fest $5,000 Kenova, WV, US Community Support 2023
Facing Hunger Foodbank $7,000 Huntington, WV, US Food Pantry Support 2023
First Baptist Church Of Kenova $5,000 Kenova, WV, US Hamer Scholarship Fund And Church Projects 2023
George W Bush Presidential Center $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Ensure Opportunity For Everyone, Strengthen Democracy, Advance Free Societies 2023
Good Samaritan Center $11,000 Kenova, WV, US Food Pantry Support 2023
Hospice Of Huntington $8,305 Huntington, WV, US Provide Compassionate Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Care For Those With Life-limiting Illness & Their Families 2023
International Fellowship Of Christians & Jews $5,000 Washington, DC, US Evangelism 2023
Jason Lovins Ministries $5,000 Russell, KY, US Evangelism 2023
Jerusalem Prayer Team $6,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Evangelism 2023
Kenova Volunteer Fire Dept $10,000 Kenova, WV, US Equipment Needs 2023
K-love Ministries $6,000 Omaho, NE, US Evangelism 2023
Life Outreach International $10,000 Fort Worth, TX, US Support Of Missions And Relief Programs 2023
Loxahatchee Club Educational Foundation $10,000 Jupiter, FL, US Education 2023
Salvation Army $7,000 Clarksburg, WV, US To Preach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And To Meet The Needs In His Name Without Discrimination 2023
Special Olympics $6,000 Hurricane, WV, US Provide Year-round Sports Training & Athletic Competition For The Disabled 2023
20th Street Baptist Church $10,000 Kenova, WV, US Evangelism 2022
C-k Autumn Fest $2,000 Kenova, WV, US Community Support 2022
First Baptist Church Of Kenova $48,631 Kenova, WV, US Hamer Scholarship Fund And Church Projects 2022
George W Bush Presidential Center $2,000 Dallas, TX, US Ensure Opportunity For Everyone, Strengthen Democracy, Advance Free Societies 2022
Good Samaritan Center $2,000 Kenova, WV, US Food Pantry Support 2022
International Fellowship Of Christians & Jews $5,000 Washington, DC, US Evangelism 2022
Kenova Volunteer Fire Dept $10,000 Kenova, WV, US Equipment Needs 2022
Life Outreach International $1,280 Fort Worth, TX, US Support Of Missions And Relief Programs 2022
Loxahatchee Club Educational Foundation $1,000 Jupiter, FL, US Education 2022
Salvation Army $7,500 Clarksburg, WV, US To Preach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And To Meet The Needs In His Name Without Discrimination 2022
St Labre Indian School $13,000 Ashland, MT, US Serve The Educational And Spiritual Needs Of Lakota Children 2022
Spring Valley High School $7,000 Huntington, WV, US Band Uniforms 2022
20th Street Baptist Church $10,000 Kenova, WV, US Evangelism 2022
C-k Autumn Fest $2,000 Kenova, WV, US Community Support 2022
First Baptist Church Of Kenova $48,631 Kenova, WV, US Hamer Scholarship Fund And Church Projects 2022
George W Bush Presidential Center $2,000 Dallas, TX, US Ensure Opportunity For Everyone, Strengthen Democracy, Advance Free Societies 2022
Good Samaritan Center $2,000 Kenova, WV, US Food Pantry Support 2022
International Fellowship Of Christians & Jews $5,000 Washington, DC, US Evangelism 2022
Kenova Volunteer Fire Dept $10,000 Kenova, WV, US Equipment Needs 2022
Life Outreach International $1,280 Fort Worth, TX, US Support Of Missions And Relief Programs 2022
Loxahatchee Club Educational Foundation $1,000 Jupiter, FL, US Education 2022
Salvation Army $7,500 Clarksburg, WV, US To Preach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And To Meet The Needs In His Name Without Discrimination 2022
St Labre Indian School $13,000 Ashland, MT, US Serve The Educational And Spiritual Needs Of Lakota Children 2022
Spring Valley High School $7,000 Huntington, WV, US Band Uniforms 2022
Ceredo Kenova Middle School $5,000 Ceredo, WV, US Support Education 2021
20th Street Baptist Church $5,000 Kenova, WV, US Evangelism 2021
First Independent Baptist Church $3,500 Kenova, WV, US Evangelism 2021
Jews For Jesus $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Evangelism 2021
Life Outreach International $5,000 Fort Worth, TX, US Support Of Missions And Relief Programs 2021
First Baptist Church Kenova $12,000 Kenova, WV, US Hamer Scholarship Fund And Church Maintenance 2021
Kenova Volunteer Fire Dept $10,000 Kenova, WV, US Replacing Equipment For Firefighting 2021
Play For Pink $200 New York, NY, US Support For Breast Cancer 2021
Sanctuary Of Grace $2,000 Proctorville, OH, US Ministry To Local Community 2021
St Joseph Indian School $1,000 Chamberlain, SD, US Serving The Educational And Spiritual Needs Of Lakota Children. 2021
Wycliffe Associates $2,000 Orlando, FL, US Involving People In The Advancement Of Bible Translation 2021
Salvation Army $1,000 Clarksburg, WV, US To Preach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And To Meet Human Needs In His Name Without Discrimination. 2021
Samaritan's Purse $2,000 Boone, NC, US Evangelism 2021
Ceredo Kenova Middle School $5,000 Ceredo, WV, US Support Education 2021
20th Street Baptist Church $5,000 Kenova, WV, US Evangelism 2021
First Independent Baptist Church $3,500 Kenova, WV, US Evangelism 2021
Jews For Jesus $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Evangelism 2021
Life Outreach International $5,000 Fort Worth, TX, US Support Of Missions And Relief Programs 2021
First Baptist Church Kenova $12,000 Kenova, WV, US Hamer Scholarship Fund And Church Maintenance 2021
Kenova Volunteer Fire Dept $10,000 Kenova, WV, US Replacing Equipment For Firefighting 2021
Play For Pink $200 New York, NY, US Support For Breast Cancer 2021
Sanctuary Of Grace $2,000 Proctorville, OH, US Ministry To Local Community 2021
St Joseph Indian School $1,000 Chamberlain, SD, US Serving The Educational And Spiritual Needs Of Lakota Children. 2021
Wycliffe Associates $2,000 Orlando, FL, US Involving People In The Advancement Of Bible Translation 2021
Salvation Army $1,000 Clarksburg, WV, US To Preach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And To Meet Human Needs In His Name Without Discrimination. 2021
Samaritan's Purse $2,000 Boone, NC, US Evangelism 2021
Alzheimers Association $500 Chicago, IL, US To Suppport Research And Care For Alzheimers. 2020
Campus Crusade For Christ $1,500 Orlando, FL, US Evangelism 2020
Corrie Ten Boom Fellowship $2,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem 2020
Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Evangelism 2020
Facing Hunger Food Bank $1,000 Huntington, WV, US To Feed People Struggling With Food Insecurity. 2020
First Baptist Church Kenova $55,000 Kenova, WV, US Hamer Scholarship Fund And Church Maintenance 2020
Kenova Volunteer Fire Dept $1,000 Kenova, WV, US Replacing Equipment For Firefighting 2020
K-love $1,000 Rocklin, CA, US Music Ministry 2020
Leadership Institute $500 St Arlington, VA, US Increase Number And Effectiveness Of Conservative Activists And Leaders. 2020
George W Bush Presidential Center $750 Dallas, TX, US Support The Bush Presidential Library And Museum 2020
Loxahatchee Education Foundation $1,500 Jupiter, FL, US Fund Scholarships 2020
Intl Fellowship Of Christians & Jews $2,000 Washington, DC, US Promote Understanding Between Christians And Jews. 2020
Mary's Angels $1,000 Stuart, FL, US Hope To Those That Have Life Threatening Medical Conditions. 2020
National Foundation For Gun Rights $500 Loveland, CO, US Empowering Americans To Stand For Freedom And Defend Their Inalienable Rights To Keep And Bear Arms. 2020
Turning Point $1,000 San Diego, CA, US Promote Ministry 2020
St Joseph Indian School $500 Chamberlain, SD, US Serving The Educational And Spiritual Needs Of Lakota Children. 2020
Wycliffe Associates $1,000 Orlando, FL, US Involving People In The Advancement Of Bible Translation 2020
Salvation Army $1,000 Clarksburg, WV, US To Preach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ And To Meet Human Needs In His Name Without Discrimination. 2020
First Baptist Church Of Ashland $3,000 Ashland, KY, US Evangelism 2020
Haggai Intl $2,000 Peachtree Corners, GA, US Evangelism 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 Huntington, WV, US Mentor Children Facing Adversity 2019
Twentieth Street Baptist Church Of Kenova $14,000 Kenova, WV, US Evangelism 2019
Salvation Army $3,000 Clarksburg, WV, US Services To The Needy 2019
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Evangelism 2019
First Independent Missionary Baptist Church $23,500 Kenova, WV, US Evangelism 2019
First Baptist Church Kenova $50,000 Kenova, WV, US Hamer Scholarship Fund And Church Maintenance 2019
Int'l Fellowship Of Christians & Jews $1,700 Washington, DC, US Support Impoverished Elderly And Christians Abroad 2019
K-love $2,500 Rocklin, CA, US Music Ministry 2019
St Labre Indian School $500 Ashland, MT, US Support Education Of Native American Children To Transform Lives 2019
Special Olympics $1,000 Charleston, WV, US To Support Children With Special Needs 2019
American Bible Society $200 Philadelphia, PA, US Bible Based Trauma Healing 2019
Open Doors Usa $1,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Support Persecuted Believers 2019
American Red Cross $500 Boone, IA, US Alleviate Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies 2019
Paralyzed Veterans Of America $200 Washington, DC, US To Veterans With Spinal Cord Injuries 2019
Turning Point $6,000 San Diego, CA, US Promote Ministry 2019
Adventhealth Foundation Central Fl $1,000 Orlando, FL, US Healthcare Based On Caring For The Whole Person 2019
Wycliffe Associates $5,000 Orlando, FL, US Involving People In The Advancement Of Bible Translation 2019
Aj Frazier Cemetary $5,000 Prichard, WV, US Upkeep Of Cemetary 2019
Jewish Voice $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Help Jewish People Migrating To Get Settled 2019
Big Brothers Big Sisters $500 Huntington, WV, US Mentor Children Facing Adversity 2017
Campus Crusade For Christ $2,000 Orlando, FL, US Evangelism 2017
Globe Santa $500 Medford, MA, US Provides Holiday Presents To Families In Need 2017
Billy Graham $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US Evangelism 2017
Grace Christian School $1,000 Huntington, WV, US Education 2017
First Baptist Church Kenova $45,620 Kenova, WV, US Hamer Scholarship Fund And Church Maintenance 2017
Kenova Volunteer Fire Dept $20,000 Kenova, WV, US Replacing Equipment For Firefighting 2017
K-love $1,000 Rocklin, CA, US Music Ministry 2017
Lighthouse Art $1,000 Tequesta, FL, US To Support Museum And Art Center 2017
C-k War Memorial $15,000 Kenova, WV, US Support Youth And Adult Fitness Needs 2017
Loxahatchee Education Foundation $400 Jupiter, FL, US Fund Scholarships 2017
Mary's Shelter $1,000 Stuart, FL, US Provides Transitional Housing For Pregnant Homeless Women 2017
Open Doors $1,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Support Christians In The Middle East 2017
Pray In Jesus Name $200 Washington, DC, US To Defend Religious Freedom, Broadcast The Gospel And Serve The Poor. 2017
Haggai Institute $3,000 Atlanta, GA, US Evangelism 2017
Special Olympics $100 Charleston, WV, US To Support Children With Special Needs 2017
Twentieth Street Baptist Church Of Kenova $5,000 Kenova, WV, US Evangelism 2017
Hospice Of Huntington $1,000 Huntington, WV, US To Provide Physical, Social, Spiritual And Emotiional Support For Patients With Terminal Illnesses. 2017
Jews For Jesus $1,500 San Francisco, CA, US Evangelism 2017
Marshall University Foundation $3,000 Huntington, WV, US Education 2017
Turning Point $500 San Diego, CA, US Promote Ministry 2017
Uva Parents Fund $1,000 Charlottesville, VA, US To Enrich Student Life Through Student Clubs, Cultural Events And Programs. 2017
St Joseph's Indian School $500 Chamberlain, SD, US Serving The Educational And Spiritual Needs Of Lakota Children. 2017
Wycliffe Associates $1,000 Orlando, FL, US Involving People In The Advancement Of Bible Translation 2017
Sudan Relief Fund $2,000 Merrifield, VA, US Organization Dedicated To Bringing Food, Water, Shelter And Medical Attention To People Of South Sudan. 2017

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Contact Information

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

EIN 23-7349926
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 418 Kenova, WV 25530-0418

Key People (4)

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

Trustee Gladys F Hamer
Trustee Lori Dale Hamer
Trustee Jim P Hamer Ii
Trustee Stephen A Hamer Ii

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • 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 May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.