Sandra A Hansberger Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sandra A Hansberger Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $231,206 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,116. 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$231,206
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,116
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2025 was up from $73,000 the year before.
77% 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 | $207,984 | 9 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $73,000 | 6 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $231,206 | 15 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Sandra A Hansberger 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 Sandra A Hansberger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $125,116 |
| Oregon | 8 | $105,090 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego | Support youth in san diego county, including borrego springs | $40,116 |
| Borrego Springs Community Resource Center | Support for children's center | $40,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Working to end hunger and its root causes | $30,000 |
| Borrego Valley Endowment Fund | To support health and well-being of borrego valley and residents | $20,000 |
| Transition Projects | Provides shelter and resources to move unhoused people into affordable housing. | $20,000 |
| Campaign for Equal Justice | Support access to justice for low income oregonians | $15,090 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Meals on Wheels People | Provides food and support to seniors | $10,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Connecting people across oregon and the pacific northwest through the power of a shared story | $10,000 |
| Organization de Latinx de Borrego Springs (Olax) | Supporting and empowering neighbors through initiatives that enhance community growth and unity | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette | Providing health care to women, including access to reproductive care. | $10,000 |
| Borrego Springs Senior and Children's Center | Provides nutritional, educational, and other programs to youth and seniors | $5,000 |
| Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation | Works to advance equity in the legal profession | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Myositis Association | Providing education, research, and support to myositis community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra A Hansberger
- David M Barr
- Gary E Kemnitz
Questions people ask
Does Sandra A Hansberger Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sandra A Hansberger Foundation give?
$231,206 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sandra A Hansberger Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandra A Hansberger (President), David M Barr (Treasurer) and Gary E Kemnitz (Director).
What does Sandra A Hansberger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and health.