The Hummel Family Foundation is primarily a higher-education funder that concentrates on scholarship support at public and private universities and a few secondary schools, with repeated multi-year gifts to institutions. Its giving shows a strong regional orientation to Colorado and the Midwest (notably Missouri and Ohio), and a tendency to support faith-based Catholic institutions alongside state university scholarship programs. A small portion of awards funds health care and broader public benefit causes, but the portfolio is dominated by targeted scholarship investments.
HUMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST CO is based in New York, NY and reported $14,528,970 in annual grants with $84,891,777 in total assets on its latest 990, filed for 2025. Its recent grantmaking is concentrated in higher education, especially scholarships and related support for public and private universities, with additional giving to a smaller set of secondary schools and health care organizations. The foundation’s recent portfolio shows repeated awards to Colorado institutions and to several Midwest universities. Among its largest recent grants are $760,000 to CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SPECIAL TRUST (COLUMBIA, MO) for general support, $750,000 to UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION (GREELEY, CO) for scholarships, and $750,000 to OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION (COLUMBUS, OH) for general support. It also gave $600,000 to UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION (DENVER, CO) for scholarships and $600,000 to UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI (COLUMBIA, MO) for scholarships. The pattern of awards includes multi-year support to the same institutions, with scholarship funding appearing across several campuses and levels of education.
Recent grantmaking spans scholarships, general support, and higher-education financial aid. Notable grants include $750,000 to UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION (GREELEY, CO) for scholarships, $750,000 to COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION (FORT COLLINS, CO) for scholarships, and $750,000 to OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION (COLUMBUS, OH) for general support. Other examples include $500,000 to ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY (KANSAS CITY, MO) for scholarships, $500,000 to ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL (KANSAS CITY, MO) for general support, and $450,000 to ST JOHN'S MEDICAL CENTER (JACKSON, WY) for general support. The recent grants also include awards for scholarship endowments and unrestricted support to university foundations.
Typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $16,500 at the median, and $500,000 at the 75th percentile, indicating a distribution that includes many smaller grants and a substantial number of large institutional awards. HUMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST CO gives to nonprofit organizations rather than individuals and does not make program-related investments. Recent grants show repeated support to the same universities and affiliated foundations, often across multiple years, with scholarships and general support appearing most often among the listed awards.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $500K, with a median of $17K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$17K
75th Percentile
$500K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in CO.
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Concentrated, relatively large grants focused on scholarship endowments and program support; multiple repeat gifts to the same institutional grantees indicate long-term, stewardship-style relationships rather than one-off, exploratory funding.
Notable grantees: University of Northern Colorado Foundation, Colorado State University Foundation, University of Denver, Rockhurst University, The Ohio State University
HUMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST CO gives nationally, but the highest grant count is in Colorado. Recent grants also show frequent giving in Missouri and Ohio, with additional awards in Wyoming. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 67 grants to U.S. recipients and no grants listed outside the United States. Among the top recent recipient states, Colorado appears most often, followed by Missouri and Ohio, then Wyoming.
The provided data does not describe an application process or state whether HUMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O BESSEMER TRUST CO accepts unsolicited applications. The recent grants data shows awards to named institutions, including universities, university foundations, and a medical center.
Recent grantmaking is concentrated in scholarships and general support for higher education institutions. The data also shows support for a secondary school and a medical center. Examples include awards to UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, and ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY.
The typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $16,500 at the median, and $500,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent individual grants range from $85,000 to $760,000 in the data provided.
The foundation is based in New York, NY, but it gives most often in Colorado. Recent grants also appear in Missouri, Ohio, and Wyoming. The recipient country distribution is entirely in the United States.
Recent grantees include CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SPECIAL TRUST, UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY, ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL, ST JOHN'S MEDICAL CENTER, FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, and COLORADO FFA FOUNDATION.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SPECIAL TRUST | COLUMBIA, MO | $775,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $750,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $750,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF DENVER | DENVER, CO | $500,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION | GREELEY, CO | $500,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | FORT COLLINS, CO | $500,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $500,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | FORT COLLINS, CO | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST JOHN'S MEDICAL CENTER | JACKSON, WY | $250,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | WESTMINSTER, CO | $100,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $85,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING FOUNDATION | LARAMIE, WY | $60,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL | KANSAS CITY, MO | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S FOUNDATION | CENTENNIAL, CO | $18,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NOTRE DAME DE SION SCHOOL OF KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PAWS OF JACKSON HOLE | JACKSON, WY | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WELD COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | EVANS, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN HORSE RESCUE | ARVADA, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LARIMER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | LOVELAND, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LARIMER COUNTY FOOD BANK | LOVELAND, CO | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WELD COUNTY | GREELEY, CO | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LARIMER COUNTY | FORT COLLINS, CO | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WELD COUNTY FOOD BANK | GREELEY, CO | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $750,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION | GREELEY, CO | $750,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | FORT COLLINS, CO | $750,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SPECIAL TRUST | COLUMBIA, MO | $750,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | $500,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION | GREELEY, CO | $500,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF DENVER | DENVER, CO | $500,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| ST JOHN'S MEDICAL CENTER | JACKSON, WY | $450,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | WESTMINSTER, CO | $100,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $85,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S FOUNDATION | CENTENNIAL, CO | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL | KANSAS CITY, MO | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SION HIGH SCHOOL | KANSAS CITY, MO | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LARIMER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | LOVELAND, CO | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PAWS OF JACKSON HOLE | JACKSON, WY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LARIMER COUNTY FOOD BANK | LOVELAND, CO | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WELD COUNTY | GREELEY, CO | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LARIMER COUNTY | FORT COLLINS, CO | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WELD COUNTY FOOD BANK | GREELEY, CO | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SPECIAL TRUST | COLUMBIA, MO | $760,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION | GREELEY, CO | $750,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | FORT COLLINS, CO | $750,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $750,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION | GREELEY, CO | $500,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF DENVER | DENVER, CO | $500,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL | KANSAS CITY, MO | $500,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST JOHN'S MEDICAL CENTER | JACKSON, WY | $250,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SPECIAL TRUST
$775,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$750,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SCHOLARSHIPS
ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY
$500,000SCHOLARSHIPS
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$85,000SCHOLARSHIPS
ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S FOUNDATION
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NOTRE DAME DE SION SCHOOL OF KANSAS CITY
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WELD COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HORSE RESCUE
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LARIMER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$750,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SPECIAL TRUST
$750,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY
$500,000SCHOLARSHIPS
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$85,000SCHOLARSHIPS
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S FOUNDATION
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SION HIGH SCHOOL
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LARIMER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LARIMER COUNTY FOOD BANK
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WELD COUNTY FOOD BANK
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SPECIAL TRUST
$760,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$750,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL
$500,000GENERAL SUPPORT