The Hanson Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Hanson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$41,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$674,775
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,000 the year before.
63% 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 | $29,000 | 17 | $626,088 |
| 2024 | $34,000 | 17 | $655,265 |
| 2025 | $41,000 | 19 | $674,775 |
How to apply
The Hanson Family 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 The Hanson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 9 | $9,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,000 |
| New York | 3 | $4,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ecologistics | General | $10,000 |
| NAMI Montgomery Co MD | General | $6,000 |
| Clearn Air Task Force | General | $4,000 |
| Teton Regional Land Trust | General | $4,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General | $2,000 |
| Lambda Legal Defense | General | $2,000 |
| Circles Ciphers | General | $2,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | General | $2,000 |
| Insight Med Soc | General | $1,000 |
| Firebird Comm Arts | General | $1,000 |
| Youth and Opportunity United | General | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $1,000 |
| Evenston Scholars | General | $1,000 |
| Icdi | General | $1,000 |
| International Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Faith in Place | General | $500 |
| Sierra Club | General | $500 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornith | General | $500 |
| Infant Welfare Society Evanston | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Fredric Hanson
- Sarah Hanson
- Diana Hanson Kash
Questions people ask
Does The Hanson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hanson Family Foundation Inc give?
$41,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Hanson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Fredric Hanson (President), Sarah Hanson (Treasurer) and Diana Hanson Kash (Vice President).
What does The Hanson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.