Jim and Kristen Hamel Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSlinger, Wisconsin · EIN 47-2308069 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Kristen K Hamel |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 33, Slinger WI 53086 |
| Phone | 2626289484 |
| Form and materials | Open Letter Format |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Guadalupe Education Center | West Bend, WI | Education | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of WA & Dodge Co | West Bend, WI | Community Support/Housing | $30,000 |
| Mitchell School Booster Club | Racine, WI | Education | $25,000 |
| Secure Futures | Milwaukee, WI | Education / Financial Literacy | $25,000 |
| The National Horse Show (NHS) | Lexington, KY | Education | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Washington County | West Bend, WI | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County | West Bend, WI | Community Support | $10,000 |
| Glenayre Equestrian Program | Lumberton, NJ | Equestrian Therapy | $10,000 |
| Twickenham RFPA | Portland, OR | Community Support | $10,000 |
| Family Promise | West Bend, WI | Community Support/Housing | $10,000 |
| Danny and Ron's Rescue | Rembert, SC | Animal Rescue | $7,500 |
| Wheeler County Fire & Rescue | Fossil, OR | Community Support | $5,500 |
| Richfield Historical Society | Richfield, WI | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Wheeler County Communities | Mitchell, OR | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Team Rapids | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Education/Community Support | $5,000 |
| Mattawa Clinic | Mattawa, WA | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Lincoln High School Matbackers | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Community Support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $253,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $232,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $231,127 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631199349101328
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2308069
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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