The Hamer Foundation
Historical FunderKenova, West Virginia · EIN 23-7349926 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GLADYS F HAMER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 418, KENOVA WV 25530 |
| Phone | 3044536381 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN LETTER FORM DETAILING THE HISTORY AND PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 15TH OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE PRIMARILY AWARDED TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WEST VIRGINIA AREA AND OTHER PRESELECTED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. |
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
57% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20Th Street Baptist Church | Kenova, WV | Evangelism | $15,000 |
| Good Samaritan Center | Kenova, WV | Food pantry support | $11,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Charlotte, NC | Evangelism | $10,000 |
| Kenova Volunteer Fire Dept | Kenova, WV | Equipment needs | $10,000 |
| Life Outreach International | Fort Worth, TX | Support of missions and relief programs | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Evangelism | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Huntington | Huntington, WV | Provide compassionate physical, emotional & spiritual care for those with life-limiting illness & their families | $8,305 |
| Salvation Army | Huntington, WV | To preach the gospel of jesus christ and to meet the needs in his name without discrimination | $7,000 |
| Huntington City Mission | Huntington, WV | Community support | $7,000 |
| Jerusalem Prayer Team | Phoenix, AZ | Evangelism | $6,000 |
| K-Love Ministries | Omaho, NE | Evangelism | $6,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Kenova | Kenova, WV | Hamer scholarship fund and church projects | $5,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center | Dallas, TX | Ensure opportunity for everyone, strengthen democracy, advance free societies | $5,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Chicago, IL | Evangelism | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics | Hurricane, WV | Provide year-round sports training & athletic competition for the disabled | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Promote transparency, accountablity, & integrity in government, politics & the law | $5,000 |
| Haggai Institute | Peachtree Corners, GA | Evangelism | $3,000 |
| Lilly's Place | Huntington, WV | Medical care to infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome | $2,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Evangelism | $2,000 |
| Walk Fm | Ashland, KY | Evangelism | $2,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | Provide quality, tuition-free education to northern cheyenne anc crow 1 children | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,305 | 21 |
| 2023 | $128,305 | 17 |
| 2022 | $109,411 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600909349100730
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7349926
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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