Hansen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hansen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Torrance, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $53,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $12,000. 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$53,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $60,050 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $51,500 | 18 | $0 |
| 2023 | $60,050 | 20 | $0 |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 22 | $0 |
How to apply
Hansen Family 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 Hansen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $42,250 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hungry Hearts International | Operating Funds | $12,000 |
| Special Children's League | Operating Funds | $5,000 |
| Trinty Care Hospiice | Operating Funds | $5,000 |
| Christ Community Church | Operating Funds | $4,100 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation | Operating Funds | $3,000 |
| Life Covenant Church | Operating Funds | $2,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Operating Funds | $2,500 |
| Abel Speaks | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| Compass Bible Church | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| Kevin Wojach Explores For Life | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| Grace Covenant Church | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| Evangelical Free Church | Operating Funds | $1,500 |
| Jesse Rees - NEGU | Operating Funds | $1,200 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | Operating Funds | $1,200 |
| Ican | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| We Are Brave Together | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Project Giving Light | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Harbor Rock Recovery | Operating Funds | $1,000 |
| Love Inc | Operating Funds | $750 |
| Frontiers | Operating Funds | $750 |
| Loving One by One Ministries | Operating Funds | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn Lavezzari
- Richard Lavezzari
- Mike Hansen
Questions people ask
Does Hansen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hansen Family Foundation give?
$53,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Hansen Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lynn Lavezzari (President), Richard Lavezzari (Treasurer) and Mike Hansen (Secretary).
What does Hansen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.