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This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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The Hamill Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Illinois, with additional support in Florida and Massachusetts. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

OPENLANDS
$8.9M
10%
Chicago Zoological Society
$5.4M
6%
THE MORTON ARBORETUM
$4.6M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
132
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Hamill Family Foundation?
No. Hamill Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Hamill Family Foundation give?
Hamill Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Florida, and Massachusetts. 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 Hamill Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Hamill Family Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Hamill Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Hamill Family Foundation awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $50.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Hamill Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Hamill Family Foundation awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include OPENLANDS, Chicago Zoological Society, and THE MORTON ARBORETUM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Hamill Family Foundation?
Hamill Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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