Hamill Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 23-7028238 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$14.9M
Organizations funded81
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$276.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $250,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp for All | Houston, TX | Capital Campaign to build a second campus | $1,000,000 |
| Amazing Place | Houston, TX | Capital Campaign for expansion of Drexel Facility plus a new facility in Katy. | $500,000 |
| The Council on Recovery | Houston, TX | To support general operating programs including prevention, counseling, outpatient treatment, family therapy & recover support to those… | $500,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Houston, TX | Capital Campaign for new campus construction. | $500,000 |
| Houston Methodist | Houston, TX | To support the Urology Robotics Fellowship, 3D Ultrasound for Urology Imagining Center, Women's Urology Clinic, ALS research & endowment to… | $500,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | Operating Ministries & Building for the Ages Capital Campaign debt retirement. | $410,000 |
| Houston Christian University | Houston, TX | Capital Campaign for new STEM & Nursing Building, Hamill Presidential & Nursing Scholarships | $400,000 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries | Houston, TX | Operating Programs to provide rent & utility assistance, ESL/GED & vocational training & Capital Campaign to renovate existing building &… | $400,000 |
| Christian Community Service Center | Houston, TX | To support operating programs such as rent & utility assistance, GED/ESL classes, food pantry, job counseling & vocational training. | $300,000 |
| DePelchin Children's Center | Houston, TX | Operating Programs including foster care, adoption services & children's mental health services & Capital Campaign for new Volunteer… | $300,000 |
| Houston Humane Society | Houston, TX | Operating Support for spay/neuter program, pet adoption, free pet food "Pet Pantry" programs at low income assistance ministries plus… | $300,000 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | Houston, TX | Operating programs & Endowment/Reserve Fund | $300,000 |
| Open Door Mission Foundation | Houston, TX | Operating Programs including housing, meals, clothing, GED, career guidance & Doorway Recovery Program for homeless men & Medical Respit… | $300,000 |
| St Paul's Methodist Foundation | Houston, TX | Capital Campaign for renovation of Jones Education Building, Operating programs to provide support for Building & Facilities, Landscaping,… | $300,000 |
| Star of Hope | Houston, TX | Operating Support for Men's Development Center & Women's Cornerstone Community | $300,000 |
| The Beacon (Cathedral Health Ministries) | Houston, TX | Operating Support for homeless services | $250,000 |
| Girl Scouts of America - San Jacinto Council | Houston, TX | Capital Campaign for a new "Starboard" cabin at Camp Casa Mare sailing camp in Kemah. | $250,000 |
| Houston Zoo | Houston, TX | Capital Campaign for new Headquarters Building | $250,000 |
| Mission of Yahweh | Houston, TX | Operating Support for its residential programs to house low income women & children & Capital Campaign for a new Residence Building. | $250,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Capital Campaign to build-out the Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation | $250,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | Capital Campaign to renovate Cullen Gem & Mineral Hall | $250,000 |
| Periwinkle Foundation | Houston, TX | Program Support for cancer patients at Texas Children's Hospital through arts, creative writing & photography as well as summer camps &… | $250,000 |
| Small Steps Nuturing Center | Houston, TX | Operating Support for 2 inner city pre-school campuses & Capital Campaign to add 4 classrooms & add'l adminitrative space to its Jensen… | $250,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Scholarships at College of Nursing, College of Medicine & Bauer College of Business | $250,000 |
| St John the Divine Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | Operating ministries or campus renovation projects & "Nau Matching Grant" initiative. | $235,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | For Medical Research for improving corneal surgical techniques, dry eye & ocular surface diseases & glaucoma & related diagnostic testing | $225,000 |
| Houston Area Parkinson Society | Houston, TX | Operating Programs to provide both virtual & in person exercise, dance & support groups for individuals suffering from Parkinson disease &… | $225,000 |
| McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church | Norman, OK | Operating ministries or campus renovations | $225,000 |
| Tallowood Baptist Church | Houston, TX | Operating ministries or campus renovations | $225,000 |
| Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | Operating Programs & Capital Campaign for 2 new residence halls & other campus renovations | $200,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu | Houston, TX | Operating Support for its summer camp operations | $200,000 |
| The Hope and Healing Center | Houston, TX | Operating Support for free mental health programs including education, training, clinical services & research, & training program to… | $200,000 |
| reMind (Depression & Bipolar Support) | Houston, TX | Operating Programs for its in person & virtual adult groups & in person school support groups for depression, bipolar disorder, mental… | $200,000 |
| Women's Home | Houston, TX | Operating Support to provide recovery programs & affordable apartments for homeless or vulnerable women & children & renovate bathrooms in… | $200,000 |
| Healthcare for the Homeless | Houston, TX | Operating programs to provide medical & dental care plus mental health counseling & case management for the homeless & for a mobile van for… | $175,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation | College Station, TX | Scholarships & Library Programs | $172,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association - Houston & Southeast TX | Houston, TX | Operating Support for core programs & services including Helpline, community presentations, care consultants, support groups for caregivers… | $150,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Houston, TX | Operating Programs to provide positive adult role models/mentors to at risk youth | $150,000 |
| Bo's Place | Houston, TX | Operating Programs for grief support for children & adults | $150,000 |
| Boys and Girls Country of Houston Inc | Hockley, TX | Operating Support to provide residential operating programs for children and youth in the College & Careers program | $150,000 |
| Emergency Aid Coalition | Houston, TX | Operating Support for programs to assist the homeless & low income individuals with sack lunches, food pantry, clothing distribution & work… | $150,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Chicago, IL | Program Support for its Summer Camp in Texas | $150,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Houston Inc | Houston, TX | Operating Support to house families with children as patients in the medical center & Capital Campaign for a new playground & security fence | $150,000 |
| YMCA of the Greater Houston Area | Houston, TX | Operating Support for camperships & Equestrian operations at Camp Cullen & purchase of mountain bikes, paddle boards & pedal boats. | $150,000 |
| Camp Allen Conference & Retreat Center | Navasota, TX | Capital Campaign for new "Quiet House" | $125,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Houston Inc | Houston, TX | Operating Support for Tip Line program to help law enforcement identify criminals, Victim Services Program & Safe School & Safe Community… | $125,000 |
| Houston Recovery Center | Houston, TX | Operating Programs for Sobering Center for Public Intoxication offenders. | $125,000 |
| Palmer Drug Abuse Program | Houston, TX | Program Support for free peer counseling & recovery support groups for teens, young adults & parents impacted by substance abuse | $125,000 |
| St John the Baptist Episcopal Church | Breckenridge, CO | Rectory Renovation project & Capital Campaign debt retirement | $125,000 |
| Santa Maria Hostel | Houston, TX | Program Support to provide recovery centers for women & children & provide residential & outpatient treatment & recovery services plus long… | $125,000 |
| Teen & Family Services | Houston, TX | Operating Programs to provide recovery support groups for teens suffering from addiction or substance abuse | $125,000 |
| Archway Academy | Houston, TX | Operating Support for core programs to offer a sober high school for students in recovery from substance abuse & mental health issues. | $100,000 |
| The Bryan Museum | Galveston, TX | Operating Support for its Texas History Museum & Mini-Museum traveling exhibitions | $100,000 |
| Child Advocates | Houston, TX | Court Services Program to provide adult trained volunteer guardians ad litem for children in foster care or in sexual abuse court cases | $100,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Houston | Houston, TX | Capital Campaign for renovation & expansion of Entry Hall & Gift Shop | $100,000 |
| Dress for Success | Houston, TX | Operating Programs to provide career counseling, job application training, mentoring & suitable business attire for job interviews to over… | $100,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelestic Association | Charlotte, NC | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic | Houston, TX | Psychiatric Nurse Training & Residency program & CAMS Suicide Prevention Training Program | $100,000 |
| River Oaks Chamber Orchestra | Houston, TX | Operating Programs to provide classical orchestra & ensemble concerts at multiple venues in the Houston area & hiring of additional staff | $100,000 |
| The Heart of Texas Foundation | Bellville, TX | Operating Support for its prison ministry, literacy classes & in-prison seminary. | $80,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 81 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,912,000 | 81 |
| 2023 | $13,262,000 | 85 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542099349100169
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7028238
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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