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Erling B & Dorothy E Hanson Foundation

Preselected recipients only Manchester, Iowa · EIN 371582402

Erling B & Dorothy E Hanson Foundation is a private foundation in Manchester, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,420 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $14,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $20,618 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$4,5002$191,782
2024$20,6183$179,348
2025$15,4203$176,578

How to apply

Erling B & Dorothy E Hanson 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Erling B & Dorothy E Hanson Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.

StateGrantsAmount
Iowa3$15,420

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Delaware County Community Foundation
Manchester, IA
Concerts/blue moon event/drama camp$14,500
Manchester Municipal Band
Manchester, IA
Music for concerts$600
National Day of Prayer
Manchester, IA
Venue rent$320

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Erling B & Dorothy E Hanson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Erling B & Dorothy E Hanson Foundation give?

$15,420 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $600.

Who runs Erling B & Dorothy E Hanson Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Mike Ryan (President), Steven Durey (Vice Preside), Karen Seibert (Secretary) and Jacque Lahr (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.

What does Erling B & Dorothy E Hanson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and arts and culture.

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