Alvin James Hansen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alvin James Hansen Foundation is a private foundation in Petaluma, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $175,100 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$175,100
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was down from $410,883 the year before.
80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $410,883 | 5 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $175,100 | 5 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
Alvin James Hansen Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Alvin James Hansen Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $175,100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sonoma Valley High School Ag | Education | $50,000 |
| Two Rock Fire Dept | Various | $41,600 |
| Sonoma County Fair Foundation | Scholarships and grants | $37,500 |
| Sonoma-Marin Ag Assn | Scholarships and grants | $31,000 |
| Sonoma County Farm Bureau | Grants, scholarships, ag days sponsorship | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Warren Thom Knudson
- Michael F Tomasini
- Christopher Dobson
- Edie Cheda
- Jacob Dunn
Questions people ask
Does Alvin James Hansen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alvin James Hansen Foundation give?
$175,100 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Alvin James Hansen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Warren Thom Knudson (President), Michael F Tomasini (Secretary), Christopher Dobson (Treasurer) and Edie Cheda (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Alvin James Hansen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.