The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $306,250 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$306,250
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $337,500 the year before.
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $337,500 | 53 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $306,250 | 56 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
The Kurt and Julie Hauser 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 The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 26 | $125,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $26,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Utah | 6 | $15,500 |
| New York | 4 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 3 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Waterfowl Association | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| El Paso Community Foundation | PEACE Punta Mita | $25,000 |
| Independent Womens Forum | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Northern Light School | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Salisbury School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Hill School | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stanford University - GSB | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Juma Ventures | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Oncology Nursing Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Park City Performing Arts Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Park City Performing Arts Foundation | Winter Series fund | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Thorn | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Lyme Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Music Heals International | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| ALS Network | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Headlands Center for the Arts | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Katherine Delmar Burke School | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Marin Open Studios | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mount Tamalpais School | The Nancy Tracy Fund | $2,500 |
| Park City Performances | Pharaohs Fund | $2,500 |
| School Year Abroad Inc | SYA Fund | $2,500 |
| Sun Valley Performing Arts Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Posse Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Thunderbird School of Global Management | a qualified female student of need Scholarship Fund | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Ukraine relief efforts | $1,750 |
| School Year Abroad Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Rausser College of Natural Resources | $1,500 |
| Colgate University | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Institute for Shipboard Education | Scholarship fund to a qualified student of need | $1,000 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kimball Art Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Hauser
- W Kurt Hauser
- Victoria Hauser Winnick
- Amy Knudsen
- Holland Reynolds
- Mary Winnick
Questions people ask
Does The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation give?
$306,250 in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robin Hauser (Dir, Sec), W Kurt Hauser (Pres, Dir, Treas), Victoria Hauser Winnick (Dir) and Amy Knudsen (Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.