The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $393,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $9,500 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$393,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$9,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $346,500 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $349,665 | 27 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $346,500 | 26 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $393,000 | 30 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable Trust 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 George and Louise J Hauser Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | $378,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham State University Foundation Inc | Scholarship fund to address financial needs of Early Education students | $50,000 |
| Newton Community Service Centers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Newton Community Service Centers Inc | capital project to make the main building's basement conform to fire code | $25,000 |
| Newton Community Service Centers Inc | capital project | $25,000 |
| Familyaid Boston Inc | Family Navigation Center | $20,000 |
| West Suburban Y M C A | Childcare financial aid/Newton Corner Place fund | $20,000 |
| New England Justice for Our Neighbors | Advice and Advocacy fund | $17,500 |
| Newton Community Development Foundation Inc | NCDF Youth Programs | $15,000 |
| Newton Youth Success Collaborative | I'm Amazing program | $15,000 |
| Pathway to Possible Inc | Campaign for a Living Wage | $15,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | Story Starters- Family Conversation Program | $15,000 |
| The John M Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton Inc | Triple Play Program | $15,000 |
| Newton Arts Center Inc | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Reach Beyond Domestic Violence Inc | Latinas Know Your Rights fund | $10,000 |
| The Newton Free Library | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Understanding Our Differences Inc | Afterschool program | $9,000 |
| Newton Schools Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Senior Citizens Fund of Newton Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Coalition for Newton Community Education Inc | Scholarship fund | $7,000 |
| Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in the Archdioces | Support for neighbors in need fund | $6,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League-Boston | No Place for Hate Program | $5,000 |
| Centre Street Food Pantry Inc | Grocery Program | $5,000 |
| Newton at Home Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Newton Food Pantry Inc | Kids Food Bags fund | $5,000 |
| Project Step Inc Symphony Hall | Core Program | $5,000 |
| Solutions at Work Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Developm | VITA fund | $4,000 |
| Newton Neighbors Inc | Camp scholarship fund | $3,500 |
| Circus Up Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Newton Community Farm Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Willem Andreas Overmeer
- Dr Willem J A M Overmeer
- Marion Pollock
- Sara Pollock DeMedeiros
Questions people ask
Does The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable Trust give?
$393,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $9,500.
Who runs The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Willem Andreas Overmeer (Trustee), Dr Willem J A M Overmeer (Trustee), Marion Pollock (Trustee) and Sara Pollock DeMedeiros (Trustee).
What does The George and Louise J Hauser Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.