The Gordon J Hammersley Foundation
Invitation OnlyLeland, Michigan · EIN 35-2218935 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$160K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $30,000 |
| Traverse City Central High School | Traverse City, MI | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $15,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $10,000 |
| Lenawee County Mission Neighbors of Hope | Adrian, MI | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $10,000 |
| Mother Hubbard's Cupboard | Bloomington, IN | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $10,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Naples, FL | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $10,000 |
| Wcmu Public Media | Mt Pleasant, MI | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $10,000 |
| The Archangel Ancient Tree Archive | Copemish, MI | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $10,000 |
| Wuom Michigan Public | Ann Arbor, MI | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $10,000 |
| A4te Education Fund | New York, NY | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $5,000 |
| Tart Trails | Traverse City, MI | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $5,000 |
| Fishtown Preservation | Leland, MI | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $5,000 |
| Michigan Climate Action Network | Lansing, MI | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $5,000 |
| YMCA Storer Camps | Jackson, MI | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $5,000 |
| Traverse City Central High School | Traverse City, MI | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $3,800 |
| Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center | Ann Arbor, MI | Support ofsustainability, education,and humanitarian causes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159,800 | 18 |
| 2024 | $122,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $105,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631489349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2218935
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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