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The Hainer Foundation

Preselected recipients only Pasadena, California · EIN 954837178

The Hainer Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $170,560 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $52,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $266,906 the year before.

38% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$307,13922$2.7 million
2023$266,90620$2.7 million
2024$170,56017$2.8 million

How to apply

The Hainer 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Hainer Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California13$85,560
Idaho1$52,500
Washington1$25,000
Illinois2$7,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 17 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Sun Valley Tour de Force
Ketchum, ID
To support local charities making a difference in the community$52,500
Ca Hwy Patrol 11-99 Foundation
Costa Mesa, CA
To support to help in urgent need chp families$25,000
Community Cancer Fund
Spokane, WA
To invest donated funds in local programs that benefit cancer patients, their families, and the inland northwest organizations that serve them.$25,000
Believe Ranch and Rescue
Ca, CA
To rescue horses from abuse and neglect, providing them with love, medical care, and training to give them the second chance they deserve$10,763
Baby 2 Baby
Los Angeles, CA
To provide children in need across the country with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves$10,000
Debo Foundation
Tarzana, CA
To provide support for education, health, reforestation, and community development in rural ethiopia$10,000
Woodland Hills Rotary Club Charitable FD
Woodland Hills, CA
General support$7,452
Pacific Lodge
Woodland Hills, CA
To provide innovative and individualized support to children and young adults.$5,000
Pacific Resident Theatre
Venice, CA
To provide programming to entertain, inform and educate our multi cultural community$5,000
Rotary International Foundation
Evanston, IL
To help communities with sustainable service projects.$5,000
Florence for Youth in Action
Winnetka, CA
To impact lives of orphans and youth in uganda by providing healthcare and education to underprivileged children$2,500
Gigi's Playhouse
Hoffman Estates, IL
To change the way the world views down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all$2,500
Haven Hills
Canoga Park, CA
To provide safety, shelter, and support to all survivors while working to break the cycle of abuse$2,500
Hippolyte Foundation
Woodland Hills, CA
To provide support to those who are less fortunate$2,500
Rescue Mission Alliance
Reseda, CA
To help provide hot meals, safe shelter and other vital services to those in need$2,500
Individual
CA
$1,500
Various Grants Paid 1000
Los Angeles, CA
General program purposes$845

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Hainer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Hainer Foundation give?

$170,560 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The Hainer Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Anders Hainer (Director) and Julie Hainer (Director).

What does The Hainer Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and education.

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