John & Virginia Hankison Foundation
Accepts applications
John & Virginia Hankison Foundation is a private foundation in Toledo, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $235,500 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$235,500
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $213,000 the year before.
10% 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 | $158,200 | 30 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $213,000 | 31 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $235,500 | 33 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John H Burson 1000 Jackson Street, Toledo, OH 43604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 241-9000 |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) charitable organizations |
What John & Virginia Hankison Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 24 | $218,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $6,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $5,800 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,500 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo Zoo Foundation | General purposes | $45,000 |
| The Toledo Symphony | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Assistance Dogs for Achieving Indep | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Back to the Wild | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Maumee Valley Save A Pet | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Paws and Whiskers | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Teddy's Rescue Inc | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Wilds | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Toledo Animal Rescue | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Wood County Humane Society | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Individual | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Humane Ohio | General | $6,000 |
| Bowling Green State Univeristyfound | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Individual | Generalpurposes | $5,000 |
| Ohio State University Vet | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The University of Toledo Fnd | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Toledo Opera | General | $5,000 |
| National Museum of the Great Lakes | General | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children Hospital | General | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General | $5,000 |
| 4 Paws for Ability | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of Ottawa National Park | General | $5,000 |
| Toledo Unleashed-Oh Pet Services | General | $5,000 |
| Pheasants Forever Inc | General purposes | $3,500 |
| The Toledo Area Humane So | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Woundwd Warrior Project | General | $1,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | General purposes | $800 |
| Sierra Club | General purposes | $100 |
| The Wilderness Society | General purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas H Criqui
- Nancy Ligibel
- John H Burson
Questions people ask
Does John & Virginia Hankison Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John & Virginia Hankison Foundation give?
$235,500 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs John & Virginia Hankison Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas H Criqui (President), Nancy Ligibel (Treasurer) and John H Burson (Secretary).
What does John & Virginia Hankison Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, arts and culture and education.