The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $50 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $1 and the largest $1. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$50
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$1
- Largest grant$1
- Assets$950,449
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $200,420 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $200,420 | 41 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $50 | 50 | $950,449 |
How to apply
The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund 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 Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 15 | $15 |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $13 |
| New York | 10 | $10 |
| California | 2 | $2 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1 |
| Maine | 1 | $1 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Justice | General Support | $1 |
| American Constitution Society for Law & Policy | General Purpose | $1 |
| American Indian College Fund | General Support | $1 |
| American Law Institute | General Purpose | $1 |
| American Society of International Law | General Purpose | $1 |
| Americans United for Sep of Church and State | General Support | $1 |
| Ashley Bryan Center The | General Purpose | $1 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | general Support | $1 |
| Brenda's Cat Rescue | General Support | $1 |
| CeaseFire PA Education Fund | General Support | $1 |
| Center on Law and Social Policy | General Support | $1 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | General Support | $1 |
| Children First | General purpose | $1 |
| College Settlement Camp | General Support | $1 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | General Support | $1 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General support | $1 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General Support | $1 |
| Earthjustice | General Support | $1 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General Support | $1 |
| Folk Alley | General support | $1 |
| Glow Media | General Support | $1 |
| Greenpeace | General Support | $1 |
| GWU Prof Psych Program Clinic - James Harris Harris Memorial Fund | General Support | $1 |
| Hias | General Support | $1 |
| Hope Partnership for Education | General Support | $1 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | General purpose | $1 |
| International Senior Lawyers Project | General Support | $1 |
| Kids in Need of Defense | General Support | $1 |
| Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law | General Support | $1 |
| Lawyers for Good Government | General Support | $1 |
| MEMRI (Middle East Media Research Institute) | General Support | $1 |
| NAACP | General Support | $1 |
| National Audubon Society | General support | $1 |
| Natural Lands Trust - Hildacy Farm Preserve | General Support | $1 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General Support | $1 |
| New Yorkers for Children | General Support | $1 |
| Pennenvironment Research and Policy Center | General support | $1 |
| Philadelphia Education Fund Phil Scholars Fund | General Support | $1 |
| Planned Parenthood | General Support | $1 |
| Public Citizens for Children and Youth | General Support | $1 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Hansell
- Linda J Hansell
Questions people ask
Does The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund give?
$50 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $1.
Who runs The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists David A Hansell (Trustee) and Linda J Hansell (Trustee).
What does The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.