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HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS

HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-3621031
Private Foundation
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HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-3621031
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Hammes Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based model, providing funding exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $357.4K across 51 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$357.4K

2024
Grantees funded
51
Multi-year grantees
31%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

14

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
M
Mitchell H Hammes
Board Member
J
Jeffrey C Hammes
Employee
L
Linda H Hammes
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS?
No. HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS give?
HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS make each year?
In 2024, HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $357 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS fund recently?
In 2024, HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include LEAP Innovations, Northwestern University, and PKD Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS?
HAMMES FOUNDATION C/O JEFFREY C HAMMES KIRKLAND & ELLIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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