Merle & Peg Hamilton Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyMarion, Ohio · EIN 31-1650890 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$81K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Co Historical Soc | Marion, OH | Community support | $12,000 |
| Palace Cultural Assoc | Marion, OH | Community support | $10,000 |
| Marion Red Cross Chapter | Columbus, OH | Community support | $10,000 |
| Leapin Outreach | Marion, OH | Commumity support | $10,000 |
| Marion Co Family Court | Marion, OH | Care fitvisitation | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Marion, OH | Community support | $6,000 |
| Marion Tech College | Marion, OH | Community support | $6,000 |
| Marion Harding Hs | Marion, OH | Pbis fundstudent recognition | $5,000 |
| Central Christian Church | Marion, OH | Community support | $4,000 |
| Marion Veterans Park | Marion, OH | Community support | $4,000 |
| Marion Cemetery Ww-Ii | Marion, OH | Community support | $2,000 |
| Marion Community Foundation | Marion, OH | Acorn fundscommunity support | $1,100 |
| Marion Community Foundation | Marion, OH | Site visitation fund | $1,000 |
| The Ohio State University | Marion, OH | Community support | $0 |
| Explor-It-Torium Museum | Marion, OH | Community support | $0 |
| Voice of Hope | Marion, OH | Community support | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,100 | 16 |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $60,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349101843
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1650890
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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