The Hassenfeld Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hassenfeld Family Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.4 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $105,000 and the largest $977,550. 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$8.4 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$105,000
- Largest grant$977,550
- Assets$69.3 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.1 million the year before.
35% 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 | $10.1 million | 43 | $70.2 million |
| 2024 | $8.4 million | 44 | $69.3 million |
How to apply
The Hassenfeld Family 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 The Hassenfeld Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 17 | $3.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 7 | $1.4 million |
| Florida | 5 | $1.2 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $126,400 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Alan G. Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute | $977,550 |
| University Of Chicago Medicine | Trauma and Chicago's Southside | $964,174 |
| Brown University | Alan G. Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute | $698,700 |
| The Strong National Museum of Play | Hasbro Game Park and Hasbro Board Game Place | $500,250 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Hassenfeld Cardiovascular Scholars Program Fund | $340,275 |
| Dream It Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $295,000 |
| Dream It Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $295,000 |
| Dream It Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $295,000 |
| Dream It Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $295,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation | Unrestricted | $272,220 |
| Women & Infants Development Foundation | Brown University Labor and Delivery Center at Women & Infants. | $265,320 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Hassenfeld Cardiovascular Scholars Program Fund | $250,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Brown University | Hassenfeld Fund for the Study of Social Media and Childrens Mental Health | $221,904 |
| Tufts University | Ellie Block and Family Career Services Center/Friedman School of Nutrition | $204,350 |
| Tufts University | Ellie Block and Family Career Services Center/Friedman School of Nutrition | $200,000 |
| Brandeis University | Hassenfeld Fellows Overseas Immersion Program | $175,000 |
| Brandeis University | International Business School Peace Scholarship | $175,000 |
| Women & Infants Development Foundation | Brown University Labor and Delivery Center at Women & Infants | $150,000 |
| American Friends Of The Israel Museum | Iron Tree Acquisition | $130,000 |
| American Friends Of The Israel Museum | Iron Tree Acquisition | $130,000 |
| The Strong National Museum of Play | Hasbro Game Park and Hasbro Board Game Place | $110,000 |
| Brown University | Performing Arts Building | $100,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Rhode Island | JUF Annual Campaign | $100,000 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Rhode Island | JUF Annual Campaign | $100,000 |
| Jewish Alliance Of Greater Rhode Island | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream | Corporate Stories Project | $100,000 |
| Population & Development International | Mechai Bamboo School | $100,000 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | Annual Fund | $60,000 |
| Brown University | Hassenfeld Fund for the Study of Social Media and Childrens Mental Health | $51,600 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | Roads to Home Campaign | $50,000 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art | Fund for the Future Phase II | $50,000 |
| The Hummel Report | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Brown University | Alan G. Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute - Public Health | $37,032 |
| The Hispanic Institute | Unrestricted | $26,400 |
| American Friends Of The Israel Museum | AFIM Board Of Director Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Camp Harbor View Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Downtown Providence Park Network | Splendor of Florence Climate Festival | $25,000 |
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals | Dreamfest 2024 | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan G Hassenfeld Deceased
- Ellen Block
- Susan Block Casdin
- Lori Holland
Questions people ask
Does The Hassenfeld Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hassenfeld Family Foundation give?
$8.4 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $105,000.
Who runs The Hassenfeld Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan G Hassenfeld Deceased (President), Ellen Block (VP/Treasurer), Susan Block Casdin (Director) and Lori Holland (Secretary).
What does The Hassenfeld Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.