The Hammond Community Corporation
Historical FunderHammond, Indiana · EIN 46-3368354 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,304 and $2,230.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SHANNON MORRIS-SMITH |
|---|---|
| Address | 5925 CALUMET AVE, HAMMOND IN 46320 |
| Phone | 2198536397 |
| HCC@GOHAMMOND.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION AVAILABLE |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 16 |
| Restrictions | HAMMOND ORGANIZATIONSHAMMOND ACTIVITIES |
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
4% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Noll Institute Foundation in | Hammond, IN | Educational | $9,642 |
| Hammond Central High School | Hammond, IN | Educational | $5,102 |
| Hammond Area Career Center | Hammond, IN | Educational | $5,054 |
| Charles N Scott Middle School | Hammond, IN | Educational | $3,908 |
| Henry F Eggers Middle School | Hammond, IN | Educational | $2,608 |
| St John Bosco School | Hammond, IN | Educational | $2,503 |
| Hammond Early Learning Center | Hammond, IN | Educational | $2,230 |
| School City of Hammond | Hammond, IN | Educational | $1,500 |
| Washington Irving Elementary School | Hammond, IN | Educational | $1,483 |
| An Anchored Heart Inc | Hammond, IN | Elderly care | $1,304 |
| Excel Youth Programs Inc | Shorewood, IL | Youth programs | $1,304 |
| Hammond Reads Inc | Hammond, IN | Educational | $1,304 |
| Hope Center of Nwi Inc | Hammond, IN | Charitable | $1,304 |
| New Hope Missionary Baprist Church | Hammond, IN | Religious | $1,304 |
| New Hope Too Community Center Inc | Hammond, IN | Religious | $1,304 |
| New Zion Temple Church | Hammond, IN | Religious | $1,304 |
| Oliver P Morton School | Hammond, IN | Educational | $1,304 |
| Prom Genie II Inc | Hammond, IN | Disadvantaged youth | $1,304 |
| Society of St Vincent Depaul | Hammond, IN | Religious | $1,304 |
| The Hammond Historical Society | Hammond, IN | Cultural | $1,304 |
| The Hope Angels Fund | Hammond, IN | Disadvantaged youth | $1,304 |
| Catholic Charities of Gary | Hammond, IN | Charitable | $750 |
| St John AME Church | Hammond, IN | Religious | $750 |
| Thomas a Edison Elementary School | Hammond, IN | Educational | $487 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($7,270). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,935 | 30 |
| 2023 | $76,816 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349103628
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3368354
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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