Ed and Fern Hamel Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyElkridge, Maryland · EIN 83-2751526 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$130K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
61% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire Foundation | Durham, NH | Area of greatest need | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Support helene disaster relief | $10,000 |
| Bca Bsa | Irving, TX | Scholorship | $7,500 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | Support for students | $5,000 |
| Centerfor Adoption Support and Educ | Burtonsville, MD | Support anniversay gala | $5,000 |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | Support scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Support scholarships | $5,000 |
| Mmyfc | Baltimore, MD | Fundraising | $5,000 |
| Nami Howard County Md | Columbia, MD | To support the verteran connection s | $5,000 |
| Patrick Henry College | Purcellville, VA | Support area of greatest need | $5,000 |
| Aramina Freedom Initiative | Baltimore, MD | Project safe off the streets | $3,000 |
| Bay Community Health | West River, MD | To support the area of greatest need | $3,000 |
| Elkridge Heritage Society | Elkridge, MD | Support area of greatest need | $3,000 |
| Howard County Animal Control | Columbia, MD | To support the area of greatest need | $3,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | To support area of greatest need | $2,500 |
| Frisky's Wildlife & Primate Sanctuary Inc | Woodstock, MD | Support area of greatest need | $2,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation | Arlington, VA | Support scholarship | $2,000 |
| Gilchrist Center Howard County | Hunt Valley, MD | Support we honor veterans program | $2,000 |
| Home for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | Support area of greatest need | $2,000 |
| Howard County Veterans | Lisbon, MD | Support vets foundation and families | $2,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Children's Center | Baltimore, MD | Gift to beneift mathilde lilly chae | $2,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington, DC | Are of greatest need | $2,000 |
| Kennedy Krieger Foundation | Baltimore, MD | In memory of matthew and sofia | $2,000 |
| Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund | Alexandria, VA | Support law enforcement profession | $2,000 |
| Media Research Center | Reston, VA | Support area of greatest need | $2,000 |
| National Association of Scholars | New York, NY | Support area of greatest need | $2,000 |
| National Right to Work Foundation | Springfield, VA | Support area of greatest need | $2,000 |
| St Joseph Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Support mission | $2,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Support area of greatest need | $2,000 |
| Team Blueline | Washington, DC | Support area of greatest need | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Support area of greatest need | $2,000 |
| College Republican National Committee | Washington, DC | Support area of greatest need | $1,000 |
| Dog Is My Copilot | Jackson, WY | Support area of greatest need | $1,000 |
| Elkridge Assemble Rooms Inc | Elkridge, MD | Support area of greatest need | $1,000 |
| Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Depart | Ellicott City, MD | Support the area of greatest need | $1,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | Support the area of greatest need | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | To support the area of greatest need | $1,000 |
| Maryland Dental Action Coalition | Columbia, MD | Support area of greatest need | $1,000 |
| Neighbor Ride Inc | Columbia, MD | To help provide transporation | $1,000 |
| Shriners Children's | Philadelphia, PA | To support the area of greatest need | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit | Arlington, VA | To support the area of greatest need | $1,000 |
| Students for Life of America | Fredericksburg, VA | Support area of greatest need | $1,000 |
| Susan B Anthony List | Arlington, VA | To support area of greatest need | $1,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Support area of greatest need | $1,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Doylestown, PA | To support area of greatest need | $1,000 |
| Winter Growth | Onley, MD | To support the area of greatest need | $1,000 |
| Wreaths Across America Donation | Columbia Falls, ME | Support veterans | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,500 | 47 |
| 2024 | $116,510 | 44 |
| 2023 | $107,600 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631749349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2751526
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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