Hammes Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on education, community development, and youth programs. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing mental and behavioral health services, as well as providing general operating support to a range of nonprofit organizations. The foundation primarily serves educational institutions, community centers, and youth development organizations, indicating a focus on improving the lives of individuals and families in need. Its funding activities are predominantly concentrated in Wisconsin, where it supports local charities and initiatives aimed at fostering community well-being.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofits located in the foundation’s primary state—especially hospitals, education institutions, event sponsors, and community organizations with an existing relationship or visible local profile.
Good Fit
- • Located in the foundation’s primary state and active in health, education, youth, or community services.
- • Has an existing relationship with the foundation or visibility in the local philanthropic network.
- • Is able to absorb large, one-time capital or program grants or to participate as an event/sponsorship beneficiary.
- • Previous history of receiving similar sponsorships or operating grants from local family foundations.
Geography
In the latest year grants went to only two states and roughly 99% of dollars stayed in the foundation’s home state, indicating a very local geographic focus.
Recipient Variety
Twelve distinct recipients were funded in the latest year and the foundation funded more distinct organizations in prior years (up to 26), showing a moderate spread of recipients, though the most recent year’s dollars were heavily concentrated in one large grant.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected applicants and no public application route was found; although several new recipients appeared in the latest year, the visible process is invitation-driven rather than open to unsolicited applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
