Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sanibel, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $144,700 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $60,250. 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$144,700
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$60,250
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $84,250 the year before.
18% of its 2025 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 | $64,550 | 24 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $84,250 | 32 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $144,700 | 34 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 15 | $74,350 |
| New York | 3 | $35,500 |
| Washington | 6 | $13,350 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $4,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heights Foundation | Charitable needs | $60,250 |
| Clarkson University | Charitable needs | $30,000 |
| Ability Partners Foundation | Charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Land Trust | Charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Snohomish County - Dawson Place | Charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of SW Florida | Charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Duquesne University | Charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Foundation for the School of Young Children | Charitable needs | $5,000 |
| Marvin Ridge Band Boosters | Charitable needs | $3,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Pickleball | Charitable needs | $2,000 |
| Charitable Foundation of the Islands Inc | Charitable needs | $2,000 |
| Fish of Sanibel-Captiva | Charitable needs | $2,000 |
| Friends of Senegal | Charitable needs | $2,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Charitable needs | $2,000 |
| Vision Quilt | Charitable needs | $2,000 |
| Cato Institute | Charitable needs | $1,000 |
| Sanibel Historical Society | Charitable needs | $1,000 |
| Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum | Charitable needs | $500 |
| Bainbridge Island Parks and Trails Foundation | Charitable needs | $500 |
| Big Arts | Charitable needs | $500 |
| Bloedel Reserve | Charitable needs | $500 |
| Captains for Clean Waters | Charitable needs | $500 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society | Charitable needs | $500 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Charitable needs | $500 |
| Florida Wildlife Foundation | Charitable needs | $500 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation | Charitable needs | $500 |
| The Crawfordcreworg | Charitable needs | $500 |
| The Friends of the Cornell Lab of Orinthology Inc | Charitable needs | $500 |
| Vassar College | Charitable needs | $500 |
| Wgcu | Charitable needs | $500 |
| The Seattle Aquarium Society | Charitable needs | $350 |
| Crow | Charitable needs | $250 |
| Florida Audubon Org | Charitable needs | $250 |
| Sanibel Community Association | Charitable needs | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Hafener
- Laurel Hafener
- Julia Ware
- Jason Jafener
Questions people ask
Does Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$144,700 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven Hafener (Director), Laurel Hafener (Director), Julia Ware (Director) and Jason Jafener (Director).
What does Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.