The Anna Emery Hanson Charitable Foundation 1
Preselected recipients only
The Anna Emery Hanson Charitable Foundation 1 is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $169,989 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,143. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$169,989
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,143
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $92,250 the year before.
52% of its 2025 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 | $193,000 | 38 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $92,250 | 25 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $169,989 | 33 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
The Anna Emery Hanson Charitable Foundation 1 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 The Anna Emery Hanson Charitable Foundation 1 funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $40,030 |
| Colorado | 7 | $36,505 |
| Wisconsin | 7 | $28,944 |
| Maine | 13 | $23,424 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,308 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $11,117 |
| Maryland | 1 | $9,661 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Film Collaborative Inc | Unrestricted gift | $25,143 |
| Coast Guard Foundation Inc | Unrestricted gift | $20,308 |
| Tara Institute of the Performing Arts | Unrestricted gift | $15,951 |
| Our House Grief Support Center | Unrestricted gift | $14,887 |
| The Pingree School | Unrestricted gift | $10,117 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Comm Inc | Unrestricted gift | $9,925 |
| Tryall Fund Jamaica | Unrestricted gift | $9,661 |
| Imagine Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $7,054 |
| Friends of Kishwauketoe Ltd | Unrestricted gift | $5,055 |
| Shining Mountain Waldorf | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association | Unrestricted gift | $4,982 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy Inc | Unrestricted gift | $4,982 |
| The Opportunity Alliance | Unrestricted gift | $4,962 |
| Gulf of Maine Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $4,962 |
| Maine Preservation | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Skyline Farm | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Geneva Lakes Association | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Ignite Adaptive Sports | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Daisy Chain Sanctuary | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Boulder SBDC Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Colby College | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| North Yarmouth Academy | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Sail Maine Inc | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Wellesley College Center for Research on Women | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Yerkes Future Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Falmouth Memorial Library | Unrestricted gift | $750 |
| Maine Island trail Association | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Argrace Hospicecare Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| Falmouth Land Trust | Unrestricted gift | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- First State Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does The Anna Emery Hanson Charitable Foundation 1 accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Anna Emery Hanson Charitable Foundation 1 give?
$169,989 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Anna Emery Hanson Charitable Foundation 1?
Its 2025 filing lists First State Trust Company (Trustee).
What does The Anna Emery Hanson Charitable Foundation 1 fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.