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Bernard & Dorothy Hamstra Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in WESTFIELD, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Faith Bennett. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $359K. Total assets have decreased from $1.9M in 2011 to $1.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey and Michigan. According to available records, Bernard & Dorothy Hamstra Charitable Foundation has made 11 grants totaling $130K, with a median grant of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $28K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New Jersey and Michigan and New Mexico. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$28K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bernard & Dorothy Hamstra Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NJ, MI, NM.
Bernard & Dorothy Hamstra Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $130K across 11 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $28K.
Bernard & Dorothy Hamstra Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bernard & Dorothy Hamstra Charitable Foundation is headquartered in WESTFIELD, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith H Bennett | TRUSTEE | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Julie Bennett | TRUSTEE | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Frances Hamstra | TRUSTEE | $2K | $0 | $2K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$130K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin UniversityCHARITABLE DONATION | Grand Rapids, MI | $28K | 2022 |
| The Foundation For Eastern Christian School AssociationCHARITABLE DONATION | North Haledon, NJ | $20K | 2022 |
| Calvin Theological SeminaryCHARITABLE DONATION | Grand Rapids, MI | $17K | 2022 |
| Christian Health Care Center FoundationCHARITABLE DONATION | Wyckoff, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| The Presbyterian Church In WestfieldCHARITABLE DONATION | Westfield, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| World Renew UsCHARITABLE DONATION | Grand Rapids, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Zuni Christian Mission SchoolCHARITABLE DONATION | Zuni, NM | $10K | 2022 |
| Caring ContactCHARITABLE DONATION | Westfield, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Mend NjCHARITABLE DONATION | Orange, NJ | $5K | 2022 |
| Market Street MissionCHARITABLE DONATION | Morristown, NJ | $5K | 2022 |
| Crossroads Prison MinistriesCHARITABLE DONATION | Grand Rapids, MI | $5K | 2022 |