The Hampton Family Foundation
The Hampton Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) established by Joe and Marge Hampton to support youth and families in Lincoln, NE. Information about the foundation and a list of regular grantees is hosted on Hampton Enterprises’ official website. The foundation appears to operate independently but does not have a separate dedicated website.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Lincoln/Nebraska-based nonprofit focused on youth, families, education, mentoring, mental health, or related community services that can demonstrate local impact and a concise, letter-format request.
Good Fit
- • Organization serves Lincoln or broader Nebraska communities.
- • Programs aligned with youth, family, education, scholarships, or local mental-health services.
- • Capacity to make a short, clear mailed or emailed letter request to the named contact.
- • Existing local credibility or relationships with other grantees or community leaders.
Geography
Observed grants in both reported years were entirely within Nebraska and are concentrated in Lincoln, indicating a local in-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 32 grants to 30 distinct organizations (and 28–30 distinct recipients across the two observed years), which indicates a broad set of independent local grantees for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
A public application route exists (letters accepted, named contact, rolling deadline and website information), so new applicants can realistically apply; however, most giving is to returning grantees (27 returning vs 3 new in 2023), so selection appears relationship-influenced rather than broadly open.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
