Hanau Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hanau Family Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $84,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$84,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $48,000 the year before.
62% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $14,500 | 4 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $48,000 | 5 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 13 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Hanau 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 Hanau Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $24,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $13,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University Law School | Education | $20,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Education | $11,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Social | $10,000 |
| Nova Ukraine | Social | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital | Medical | $6,000 |
| American Friends of Jamaica | Social | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Nature | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Social | $5,000 |
| Petsmart Charities | Social | $5,000 |
| Rainn | Social | $3,000 |
| Avon Theater Film Center | Artistic | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical | $1,000 |
| The Maritime Museum | Social | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill A Hanau
Questions people ask
Does Hanau Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hanau Family Foundation give?
$84,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hanau Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jill A Hanau (Trustee).
What does Hanau Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and health.