Robert and Arlene Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyAnkeny, Iowa · EIN 26-1289965 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$426K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,000 and $25,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISU Foundation | Ames, IA | Agriculture Endowment | $300,000 |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General support | $27,000 |
| Iowa Falls First Methodist Church | Iowa Falls, IA | General support | $25,000 |
| Hope Ministries | Des Moines, IA | General support | $20,000 |
| Friends of Iowa PBS | Johnston, IA | General support | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Church of Hope | Ankeny, IA | Building campaign | $12,000 |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | Ankeny, IA | General support | $11,000 |
| Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp | Story City, IA | General support | $11,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Windsor Heights, IA | General support | $3,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $426,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $6,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $1,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533519349100008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1289965
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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