Funder directory → West Virginia → THE HAMER FOUNDATION
Private foundation · KENOVA, WV · EIN 237349926THE HAMER FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$2,000–$10,000
median $6,000
Giving (latest FY)
$135,305
21 grants · FY2025
Assets
$2,843,456
gives nationally
Application form & 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.
Contact: GLADYS F HAMER · PO BOX 418, KENOVA, WV, 25530 · 3044536381
| Grantee | 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 FAMILI | $8,305 |
| ST LABRE INDIAN SCHOOL · ASHLAND, MT | PROVIDE QUALITY, TUITION-FREE EDUCATION TO NORTHERN CHEYENNE ANC CROW 1 CHILDREN | $1,000 |
| WALK FM · ASHLAND, KY | EVANGELISM | $2,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.