The Frederic C Hamilton Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCentennial, Colorado · EIN 54-2099318 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$39.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,000 and $40,000.
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
79% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hamilton Macular Degeneration | Denver, CO | Medical Research | $500,000 |
| ACE Scholarships | Greenwood Village, CO | Assist Children | $189,250 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | Calais, ME | Wildlife Conservation | $150,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Development Dept | New York, NY | Hospital Services | $100,000 |
| Helen & Arthur E Johnson Depression Center | Aurora, CO | Medical Research & Treatment | $60,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Hobe Sound, FL | Assist Families | $55,000 |
| Activate Work Inc | Denver, CO | Professional and Life Skills Coaching | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin County | Hobe Sound, FL | Assist Kids | $50,000 |
| Denver Police Foundation | Denver, CO | Public Safety | $50,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Assist Members of the Community | $50,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institution | San Antonio, TX | Medical Research | $50,000 |
| Stand Together Trust | Baltimore, MD | Assist Members of the Community | $50,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Provide Scholarships | $44,000 |
| Forever Foundation for Texas Wildlife | New Braunfels, TX | Assist with Land Conservancy | $40,000 |
| Parks & Wildlife Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | Wildlife Conservation | $40,000 |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Kingsville, TX | Educational Mission | $40,000 |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | New London, CT | Hospital Services | $33,333 |
| NYU Langone Health System | New York, NY | Assist with Educational Mission | $30,000 |
| StudentSponsor Partnership | Kingsville, TX | Assist Low Income Students | $30,000 |
| Colorado Uplift | Denver, CO | Urban Youth Services | $25,000 |
| Judi's House | Aurora, CO | Grief Education and Support | $25,000 |
| Jupiter Island Art Council | Hobe Sound, FL | Assist with Educational Services | $25,000 |
| Millbrook School | Millbrook, NY | Educational Mission | $25,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | Scientific Research | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest University | WinstonSalem, NC | Educational Mission | $25,000 |
| Eagle Valley Land Trust | Edwards, CO | Assist Low Income Students | $25,000 |
| Vail Health Services Foundation | Vail, CO | Medical Research | $25,000 |
| Salisbury School | Salisbury, CT | Educational Mission | $23,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Aurora, CO | Medical Research | $20,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | Bismark, ND | Wildlife Conservation | $20,000 |
| Kieve-Wavus Education | Nobleboro, ME | Educational Mission | $20,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Medical Research | $20,000 |
| Step Up for Students | Jacksonville, FL | Provide Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | New York, NY | Assist Members of the Community | $20,000 |
| Allen-Chase Foundation Eaglebrook | Deerfield, MA | Educational Mission | $15,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Wildlife Conservation | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver | Denver, CO | Assist Kids | $13,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | Englewood, CO | Medical Research | $10,000 |
| Hobe Sound Nature Center | Hobe Sound, FL | Assist with Educational Mission | $10,000 |
| Island Health Project | Fishers Island, NY | Health Care Clinics | $10,000 |
| South Carolina Waterfowl | Pinewood, SC | Wildlife Conservation | $10,000 |
| Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation | Fishers Island, NY | Assist with Affordable Housing | $10,000 |
| Uatx | Austin, TX | Educational Mission | $10,000 |
| Banner Lake Club | Hobe Sound, FL | Assist Members of the Community | $9,000 |
| Fishers Island Community Center | Fishers Island, NY | Assist Low Income Families | $7,500 |
| Fishers Island Conservancy | Fishers Island, NY | Assist with Land Conservancy | $6,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Fund | Jupiter, FL | Assist Members of the Community | $6,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | Tallahassee, FL | Assist Families | $5,000 |
| Fishers Island Fire Department | Fishers Island, NY | Public Safety | $5,000 |
| Henry L Ferguson Museum | New London, CT | Assist with Educational Mission | $5,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association of Denver | Alexandria, VA | Educational Mission | $5,000 |
| Tall Timbers Research | Tallahassee, FL | Assist with Land Conservancy | $5,000 |
| The Francis Ouimet Scholarship | Norton, MA | Educational Mission | $5,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Educational Mission | $5,000 |
| Fishers Island Recreational Path | Fishers Island, NY | Public Safety | $2,500 |
| 564 Park Ave Preservation Foundation | New York, NY | Historical Preservation | $2,500 |
| Pebble Beach Company Foundation | Pebble Beach, CA | Assist with Educational Mission | $2,000 |
| Guardians of Martin County | Hobe Sound, FL | Assist with Educational Mission | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,129,083 | 58 |
| 2023 | $2,043,083 | 63 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349101776
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-2099318
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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