Hamilton Family Charitable Trust

Our Mission

We fund programs that build literacy, workplace, and social-emotional skills to empower students to achieve academically as they prepare for meaningful careers.

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Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia®

Who Benefits from Our Grants

Children and youth in grades K-12 from under-resourced educational environments.

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Our Grantees Include Programs For

Greater Philadelphia Area Children and Youth

Educational programs that improve academic performance and provide job-readiness skills

Palm Beach County Children and Youth

Educational and environmental programs that improve academic performance and provide job-readiness skills

Aquidneck Island Community Projects and Programs

Educational programs that promote literacy, recreation, and the environment

Our Grant Process

Who We Fund

Non-profit organizations in Philadelphia, PA, Palm Beach County, FL, and Aquidneck Island, RI, that offer educational programs with a data-driven record of success for improving academic performance – especially in reading and writing – and providing job-readiness skills. See eligibility requirements for Aquidneck Island as there are additional focus areas that the Trust supports.

Application Deadlines

Our board considers grant requests four times a year, roughly four to six months following each grant cycle deadline.

New & Returning Grantees

If you’re ready to apply, or already have a grant with us, please log in to our Grant System.