The Gordon J Hammersley Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 35-2218935

Foundation Overview

Based in Leland, MI, The Gordon J Hammersley Foundation has awarded 127 grants totaling $837,500 to organizations in Michigan, New York and 9 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$837,500
Total Assets
$2,360,565
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Highly Accessible: 71%

24 of 34 recipients (71%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.

Geographic Focus
Michigan

69% of grants are awarded in Michigan, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Traverse City (32%), Leland (11%), Adrian (10%).

Funding Trajectory
+40%

Moderate 40% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
Education

Highly focused on education 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 Gordon J Hammersley 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
Jewel Heart Learning Center $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Fishtown Preservation $5,000 Leland, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Old Sturbridge Village $10,000 Sturbridge, MA, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Community Kitchen Of Monroe Co $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Ymca Storer Camps $5,000 Jackson, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Inland Seas Education Assoc $5,000 Suttons Bay, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Traverse City Central High School $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Tsogyelgar Meditation Center $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Purple Heart Project $30,000 Mckenna, WA, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Zen Buddhist Temple $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Wcmu Public Media $5,000 Mt Pleasant, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Tldef $5,000 New York, NY, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Tart Trails $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Neighbors Of Hope $5,000 Adrian, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Michigan Climate Action Network $10,000 Lansing, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Aclu Of Michigan $2,000 Detroit, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Leelanau Conservancy $5,000 Leland, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Jewel Heart Learning Center $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Fishtown Preservation $5,000 Leland, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Old Sturbridge Village $10,000 Sturbridge, MA, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Community Kitchen Of Monroe Co $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Ymca Storer Camps $5,000 Jackson, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Inland Seas Education Assoc $5,000 Suttons Bay, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Traverse City Central High School $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Tsogyelgar Meditation Center $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Purple Heart Project $30,000 Mckenna, WA, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Zen Buddhist Temple $1,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Wcmu Public Media $5,000 Mt Pleasant, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Tldef $5,000 New York, NY, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Tart Trails $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Neighbors Of Hope $5,000 Adrian, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Michigan Climate Action Network $10,000 Lansing, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Aclu Of Michigan $2,000 Detroit, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Leelanau Conservancy $5,000 Leland, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2023
Woodland Heartwood Foundation $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Fishtown Preservation $5,000 Leland, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Northwest Food Coalition $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Traverse City Central High School Choirs $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Tart Trails $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Ymca Storer Camps $5,000 Jackson, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Razom For Ukraine Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
International Rescue Committee $5,000 Albert Lea, MN, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Planned Parenthood $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
World Central Kitchen $5,000 Washington, DC, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
World Vision $10,000 Federal Way, WA, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Fish And Loaves Food Pantry $5,000 Adrian, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Community Kitchen Of Bloomington $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Wcmu Public Media $5,000 Mt Pleasant, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
The Archangel Ancient Tree Archive $8,000 Copemish, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Woodland Heartwood Foundation $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Fishtown Preservation $5,000 Leland, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Northwest Food Coalition $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Traverse City Central High School Choirs $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Tart Trails $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Ymca Storer Camps $5,000 Jackson, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Razom For Ukraine Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
International Rescue Committee $5,000 Albert Lea, MN, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Planned Parenthood $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
World Central Kitchen $5,000 Washington, DC, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
World Vision $10,000 Federal Way, WA, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Fish And Loaves Food Pantry $5,000 Adrian, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Community Kitchen Of Bloomington $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Wcmu Public Media $5,000 Mt Pleasant, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
The Archangel Ancient Tree Archive $8,000 Copemish, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Woodland Heartwood Foundation $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Fishtown Preservation $5,000 Leland, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Northwest Food Coalition $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Traverse City Central High School Choirs $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Tart Trails $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Ymca Storer Camps $5,000 Jackson, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Razom For Ukraine Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
International Rescue Committee $5,000 Albert Lea, MN, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Planned Parenthood $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
World Central Kitchen $5,000 Washington, DC, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
World Vision $10,000 Federal Way, WA, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Fish And Loaves Food Pantry $5,000 Adrian, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Community Kitchen Of Bloomington $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Wcmu Public Media $5,000 Mt Pleasant, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
The Archangel Ancient Tree Archive $8,000 Copemish, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2022
Oil And Water Don't Mix Campaign $10,000 Lansing, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2021
Cherry Street Mission Ministries $5,000 Toledo, OH, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2021
Ymca Storer Camps $10,000 Jackson, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2021
Southern Poverty Law Center $10,000 Montgomery, AL, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2021
The Archangel Ancient Tree Archive $10,000 Copemish, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2021
Historic New England $10,000 Boston, MA, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2021
Wemu $5,000 Ypsilanti, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2021
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2021
Fishes And Loaves Food Pantry $5,000 Adrian, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2021
Groundwork Center $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2021
Northwest Food Coalition $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2020
Fishes And Loaves Food Pantry $10,000 Adrian, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2020
Kalamazoo Loaves And Fishes $10,000 Kalamazoo, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2020
Crown Cemetary $10,000 N/a, PUSLINCH, ONTARIO, CA Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2020
Capuchin Soup Kitchen $10,000 Detroit, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2020
Cherry Street Mission Ministries $10,000 Toledo, OH, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2020
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard $10,000 Bloomington, IN, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2020
Ymca Storer Camps - Covid Animal Support Fund $5,500 Jackson, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2020
Southern Poverty Law Center $5,000 Montgomery, AL, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2020
Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2020
Jewel Heart $2,500 Ann Arbor, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2018
Ymca Of Greater Toledo $5,000 Toledo, OH, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2018
Groundwork Center $15,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2018
Traverse City Area Public Schools $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2018
Fishtown Preservation $5,000 Leland, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2018
Eastern Michigan University Foundation $2,500 Ypsilanti, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2018
The Croswell $5,000 Adrian, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2018
Archangel Ancient Tree Archive $15,000 Copemish, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2018
Southern Poverty Law Center $5,000 Montgomery, AL, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2018
Siena Heights University $5,000 Adrian, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2018
Friends Of The Earth $2,500 Washington, DC, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2018
Tart Trails $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US Conservation Of Naturalresources Of The Environmentfor Education And Humanity 2018
Environmental Working Group $5,000 Washington, DC, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2017
Zen Buddhist Temple $5,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2017
Southern Poverty Law Center $10,000 Montgomery, AL, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2017
Ymca Of Greater Toledo $5,000 Toledo, OH, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2017
Historic New England $10,000 Boston, MA, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2017
Fishtown Preservation $5,000 Leland, MI, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2017
Foundation For Flint $5,000 Flint, MI, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2017
Groundwork Center $25,000 Traverse City, MI, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2017
Ethan M Lindberg Foundation $10,000 Caledonia, IL, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2016
Fishtown Preservation $10,000 Leland, MI, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2016
Community Foundation Of Greater Flint $10,000 Flint, MI, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2016
Groundwork Center $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2016
Lincoln County Historical Association $10,000 Wiscasset, ME, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2016
Oil & Water Don't Mix $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2016
Shelter Association Of Washtenaw County $10,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2016
Ymca Storer Camps $5,000 Jackson, MI, US Resources Of The Environmentconservation Of Naturalfor Education And Humanity 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 35-2218935
Website N/A
Address 5931 N BIRCHWOOD RD Leland, MI 49654-9748

Key People (4)

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

President & Treasurer Jeffrey R Hammersley
Vice-pres. & Secretary Jennifer A Spaur
Director Ross A Hammersley
Director Amy A Spaur

Forms 990-PF

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