Thomas H Hamilton Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support to various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on assisting organizations that support cancer patients, youth development, and healthcare, as evidenced by its funding of cancer foundations, children's hospitals, and mentoring programs. The foundation also shows a commitment to community service and faith-based organizations. It primarily serves a diverse range of charitable recipients across multiple states, reflecting a broad philanthropic approach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize service organization, often in New Jersey or the surrounding region, working in health care (including cancer support), children's health, mentoring, or community services, seeking modest unrestricted support in the $5k–$20k range and connected to local networks or referrals.
Good Fit
- • Organization provides health, cancer support, children’s health, youth mentoring, or community services.
- • A New Jersey presence or demonstrated local impact in the foundation's region.
- • Asking for general operating support or modest program grants consistent with past award sizes ($5k–$20k).
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior contact with a trustee, current grantee, or intermediary.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached seven states, showing multi-state activity, but half of the dollars remained in New Jersey, indicating a regional focus rather than a broad national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 14 distinct recipients in 2024 (and 16 in 2022), with a mix of hospitals, cancer support groups, mentoring and community organizations; for a small private foundation this represents a fairly broad and independent recipient set.
New Applicants
The foundation states it only funds preselected applicants, which limits open entry, but filings show a small number of new grantees each year (for example three in 2024), so unfamiliar organizations sometimes enter the portfolio—likely via referral or nomination rather than an open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
