The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W Hamilton Jr Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLewisburg, West Virginia · EIN 20-1885473 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$837K
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$18.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $20,000.
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
5% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoops Family Children's Hospital | Huntington, WV | Grant | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer | New York, NY | Grant | $50,000 |
| Wvu Foundation Cancer Institute | Morgantown, WV | Grant | $50,000 |
| Wvu Foundation Children's Hospital | Morgantown, WV | Grant | $50,000 |
| Appalachian Leadership Education Foundation | Hansford, WV | Grant | $46,000 |
| Casa of the 11Th Judicial Circuit | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $30,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Wv | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $30,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $30,000 |
| Greenbrier County 4-H Leaders Association | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $30,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $25,000 |
| Larry Joe Harless Community Center | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $25,000 |
| Wvu Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Grant | $25,000 |
| Greenbrier Repertory Theatre Company | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $20,000 |
| Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $20,000 |
| Big Creek People in Action | War, WV | Grant | $17,000 |
| Charleston Light Opera Guild | Charleston, WV | Grant | $15,000 |
| Child and Youth Advocacy Center | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $15,000 |
| Compass Prep | Morgantown, WV | Grant | $15,000 |
| Covenant House | Charleston, WV | Grant | $15,000 |
| Family Refuge Center | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $15,000 |
| Greenbrier County Schools | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $15,000 |
| Wvu Foundation Equine Studies | Morgantown, WV | Grant | $15,000 |
| Appalachian Service Project | Alderson, WV | Grant | $10,000 |
| Broken Spur Riding Academy | Beckley, WV | Grant | $10,000 |
| City of Ronceverte | Ronceverte, WV | Grant | $10,000 |
| Davis-Stuart Inc | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $10,000 |
| Greenbrier Historical Society | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $10,000 |
| Greenbrier Humane Society | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $10,000 |
| High Rocks Academy | Hillsboro, WV | Grant | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Charleston, WV | Grant | $10,000 |
| Mission for Miracles | Hurricane, WV | Grant | $10,000 |
| On Eagle's Wings Inc | Fairmont, WV | Grant | $10,000 |
| Union Church | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $10,000 |
| Wellspring of Greenbrier Inc | Rupert, WV | Grant | $10,000 |
| Wv Indedpendent Colleges and Universities | Charleston, WV | Grant | $10,000 |
| Gateway Industries Inc | Ronceverte, WV | Grant | $9,960 |
| Shepherd's Center | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $7,500 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $7,500 |
| Alderson Main Street Inc | Alderson, WV | Grant | $6,500 |
| Almost Heavan Habitat for Humanity | White Sulpher Springs, WV | Grant | $6,250 |
| Chestnut Mountain Ranch | Morgantown, WV | Grant | $6,000 |
| Greenbrier County School Foundation | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $6,000 |
| Appalachian Childrens' Chorus | Charleston, WV | Grant | $5,000 |
| Charleston Ballet | Charleston, WV | Grant | $5,000 |
| Greenbrier County Young Life | Boone, IA | Grant | $5,000 |
| Greenbrier Public Library | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $5,000 |
| Lewisburg Literary Group | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Morgantown | Morgantown, WV | Grant | $5,000 |
| Ronceverte Lions Club | Ronceverte, WV | Grant | $5,000 |
| Ronceverte Public Library | Ronceverte, WV | Grant | $5,000 |
| Wv Music Hall of Fame | Charleston, WV | Grant | $5,000 |
| Greenbrier County Committee on Aging | Rupert, WV | Grant | $4,000 |
| Tamarack Foundation for the Arts | Charleston, WV | Grant | $2,500 |
| Boys Home of Virginia | Covington, VA | Grant | $2,000 |
| Christmas at the Fair-The State Fair of Wv | Lewisburg, WV | Grant | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $837,210 | 55 |
| 2023 | $831,250 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522259349101017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1885473
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.