Bernard and Dorothy Hamstra Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWestfield, New Jersey · EIN 22-3285822 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$114K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable donation | $28,000 |
| Project Hope | Washington, DC | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable donation | $16,800 |
| Agape Community Kitchen | Westfield, NJ | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Christian Health Care Center Foundation | Wyckoff, NJ | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Prison Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Furniture Assist | Union, NJ | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Market Street Mission | Morristown, NJ | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Mend Nj | Orange, NJ | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Church Disaster Assistance | Louisville, KY | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| The Presbyterian Church in Westfield | Westfield, NJ | Charitable donation | $2,370 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Elizabeth | Elizabeth, NJ | Charitable donation | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,670 | 12 |
| 2023 | $124,553 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349104235
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3285822
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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