James and Cleo Hamilton Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyDetroit, Michigan · EIN 38-3277537 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$25K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$200
Total assets$434K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $550.
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
30% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Detroit | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $3,000 |
| Davis County Historical Society | Bloomfield, IA | Institutional support | $3,000 |
| Davis County Dollars for Scholars | Bloomfield, IA | Institutional support | $2,500 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $2,000 |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | Institutional support | $1,846 |
| Metropolitan United Methodist | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $1,700 |
| Gleaners | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $1,000 |
| Westside Culturall and Athletic Clu | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $1,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Oak Park, MI | Institutional support | $1,000 |
| Childrens Center | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $550 |
| Clark Park Coalition | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $550 |
| Ruth Ellis Center | HIghland Park, MI | Institutional support | $550 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Institutional support | $500 |
| St Josephs Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Institutional support | $500 |
| Living Arts | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $500 |
| Central Detroit Christian | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $500 |
| Cass Community Social Services | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $500 |
| Peservation Detroit | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $300 |
| Chamber Music Society | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $250 |
| MiSide | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $250 |
| Greening of Detroit | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $220 |
| National Trust for Historic Preserv | Washington, DC | Institutional support | $220 |
| Univeristy of Detroit Jesuit High | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $200 |
| Detroit Public Theater | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $120 |
| Matrix Theater | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $120 |
| WRCJ Radio | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $120 |
| Friends of Bloomfield Public Librar | Bloomfield, IA | Institutional support | $120 |
| Bloomfield Main Street | Bloomfield, IA | Institutional support | $120 |
| Detroit Public Television | Wixom, MI | Institutional support | $120 |
| Detroit Opera House | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $120 |
| Michigan Historic Preservation Netw | Lansing, MI | Institutional support | $110 |
| Detroit Repertory Theater | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $104 |
| University of Michigan Lupus Resear | Ann Arbor, MI | Institutional support | $100 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | Institutional support | $100 |
| Compassion and Choice | Portland, OR | Institutional support | $100 |
| Wikipedia | Washington, DC | Institutional support | $100 |
| Eisenhower Dance | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Institutional support | $100 |
| Historic BostonEdison Association | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $100 |
| Thaw | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $100 |
| Methodist Childrens Home Society | Redford Township, MI | Institutional support | $100 |
| Detroit Historical Society | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $96 |
| Historical Society of Michigan | Lansing, MI | Institutional support | $75 |
| American Archaeological Institute | Boston, MA | Institutional support | $63 |
| Cantata Academy | Royal Oak, MI | Institutional support | $50 |
| Population Connection | Washington, DC | Institutional support | $0 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $0 |
| Freedom House | Detroit, MI | Institutional support | $0 |
| Archaeological Conservancy | Alburquerque, NM | Institutional support | $0 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Institutional support | $0 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantata Academy | Rochester Hills, MI | Institutional support | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,774 | 50 |
| 2024 | $24,112 | 44 |
| 2023 | $21,875 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 6, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620689349100102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3277537
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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