Dorothy M Hamilton &
Official website for the Dorothy M. Hamilton & Fred Hamilton Foundation. States the foundation's mission (animal welfare and support for infants/small children), lists trustees and contact details, and publishes 990-PF filings and grant information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize registered 501(c)(3) working in animal welfare or services for infants/small children with an established track record, preferably with a New York connection and capacity to supply the requested financial and organizational documents.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on animal welfare or support for infants and small children.
- • Established 501(c)(3) status with recent Form 990 and financial statements available.
- • Track record of similar-sized grants (roughly $5k–$25k).
- • Local or programmatic presence in New York, or a clear connection to the foundation’s prior grantees.
- • An existing relationship, referral, or prior contact with a trustee or prior grantee.
Geography
Grants in the observed years went to organizations in two states (New York and New Mexico), with about two-thirds of 2024 dollars flowing to New York, indicating a regional (state-level) footprint rather than national reach.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded five to six distinct recipients each year across three observed years, supporting multiple independent nonprofits rather than a single beneficiary, though the portfolio is small and recurring recipients are common.
New Applicants
The foundation publishes a closed, invitation-only application process and has a history of repeat recipients (four returning grantees in 2024) with only one new recipient that year, so new entrants are unlikely to gain awards without invitation or a referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
