Hausman Foundation for the Environment
Preselected recipients only
Hausman Foundation for the Environment is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,020 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $309 and the largest $15,000. 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$32,020
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$309
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$692,040
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $32,572 the year before.
43% 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 | $27,366 | 13 | $600,149 |
| 2024 | $32,572 | 19 | $620,287 |
| 2025 | $32,020 | 15 | $692,040 |
How to apply
Hausman Foundation for the Environment 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 Hausman Foundation for the Environment funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $265 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $8,210 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $5,122 |
| California | 3 | $1,371 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,021 |
| Georgia | 1 | $412 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $309 |
| New York | 1 | $210 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Mexican Devt | Underground water and land conservation | $15,000 |
| Long Way Home | Conservation Sustainability | $8,000 |
| Individual | $4,500 | |
| Friends of Turneffe Atoll Trust | local environmental activities | $1,021 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Environmental conservation | $1,010 |
| World Central Kitchen | Humanitarian relief | $522 |
| Alliance for International Reforestation | International Environmental support | $412 |
| WINGS Guatemala | International environment | $309 |
| IFAWAfrican Wildlife Foundation | local environmental activities | $265 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | International environmental activities | $258 |
| Coral Reef Alliance | International environmental activities | $210 |
| Rainforest Alliance | International Environment | $210 |
| Mission Blue | Internatinal environmental activities | $103 |
| Rails to Trails | Environmental conservation | $100 |
| Greenbelt Land Trust | Conservation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Burks
- Heidi Hausman
- Kirsten Hausman
- Laurence Hausman
Questions people ask
Does Hausman Foundation for the Environment accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hausman Foundation for the Environment give?
$32,020 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $309.
Who runs Hausman Foundation for the Environment?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret Burks (VP & Treasurer), Heidi Hausman (BDSecretary), Kirsten Hausman (Comm Dir) and Laurence Hausman (President).
What does Hausman Foundation for the Environment fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and international.