Hello
​The Hambrick Foundation (THF) is dedicated to supporting those who devote their lives to serving individuals with special needs. Through grants, scholarships, and other programs, the foundation empowers educators, therapists, medical professionals, and organizations that make a lasting impact on people of all ages with disabilities.
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Bobby Hambrick, a father to a child with special needs, established The Hambrick Foundation to address the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and those who support them. Bobby has witnessed the daily challenges that come with raising a child with disabilities and understands that quality of life is shaped by the care and support of those around them—family, friends, doctors, therapists, and teachers. Inspired by his son, Truman, Bobby established THF to give back to those who provide this life-changing care.
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Impact
Since its inception, The Hambrick Foundation has provided 172 grants across the USA, impacting nearly 175,000 individuals and counting.*
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These grants have helped fund:
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Specialized programs in schools, therapy centers, and community organizations
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Adaptive equipment to enhance mobility and independence
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Resources for educators, medical professionals, and caregivers
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Support initiatives for individuals with special needs and their families
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​Much more
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Grants are awarded to educators, care givers, and professionals working hands-on with individuals with disabilities, ensuring that funding reaches those who make the greatest difference in their lives.
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Funding Sources
Funding for The Hambrick Foundation is provided through a combination of fundraisers, generous donations, and the Bobby Hambrick Charitable Fund.
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A significant portion of THF funding comes from the Bobby Hambrick Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund (DAF) established to ensure indefinite, consistent support for special needs professionals and families. This fund enables THF to approve and direct funding in alignment with its mission, ensuring that every dollar awarded reaches those who need it most.
Through community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and the generosity of individual donors, The Hambrick Foundation continues to expand its reach, increasing support for professionals, families, and individuals with disabilities over time.
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Rommitted to making a lasting impact through funding, advocacy, and community support.
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*as of March 23, 2025
How we give back
The Hambrick Foundation recognizes the angels who dedicate their lives to serve and teach the special needs community. We give back to these individuals by providing:
GRANTS
We offer grants to support educators in special needs environments. All too often these educators reach into their own pockets in order to provide better educational tools in their classrooms. With these grants we can provide tools needed to help our kids thrive.
SCHOLARSHIPS
It takes a special person to dedicate their life to helping children with special needs. We'd like to return the favor and support these individuals by providing an annual scholarship to help offset the burden of educational costs.
RECOGNITION
Serving the special needs community can be challenging but very rewarding. We're proud to recognize individuals (nominated by their peers) for outstanding commitment to their craft and for improving the lives of the families they serve.
Stay tuned for more information regarding these gifts and how you can nominate an educator.