Hammer Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCedar Rapids, Iowa · EIN 39-1876763 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$786K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $100,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University School of General Studies | New York, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| Baypath University | Long Meadow, MA | General support | $150,000 |
| Girls Write Now | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| St Charles Foundation | Bend, OR | General support | $25,000 |
| Imentor Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| South Florida Pbs | Miami, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $786,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $569,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521889349100807
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1876763
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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