Private foundation · EIN 05-6015373 · Providence, Rhode Island

Hassenfeld Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 44 grants paid, $8.4M total, median $105K. 39% of grants stayed in Rhode Island.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
44
$8.4M
Median grant
$105K
Stays in RI
39%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$55M

Grants paid in 2024

44 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIAlan G. Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute$978K
University of Chicago MedicineChicago, ILTrauma and Chicago's Southside$964K
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIAlan G. Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute$699K
The Strong National Museum of PlayRochester, NYHasbro Game Park and Hasbro Board Game Place$500K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAHassenfeld Cardiovascular Scholars Program Fund$340K
Dream It Foundation IncDoral, FLUnrestricted$295K
Dream It Foundation IncDoral, FLUnrestricted$295K
Dream It Foundation IncDoral, FLUnrestricted$295K
Dream It Foundation IncDoral, FLUnrestricted$295K
The Jerusalem FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted$272K
Women & Infants Development FoundationProvidence, RIBrown University Labor and Delivery Center at Women & Infants.$265K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAHassenfeld Cardiovascular Scholars Program Fund$250K
The Jerusalem FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted$250K
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIHassenfeld Fund for the Study of Social Media and Childrens Mental Health$222K
Tufts UniversityBoston, MAEllie Block and Family Career Services Center/Friedman School of Nutrition$204K
Tufts UniversityBoston, MAEllie Block and Family Career Services Center/Friedman School of Nutrition$200K
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MAHassenfeld Fellows Overseas Immersion Program$175K
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MAInternational Business School Peace Scholarship$175K
Women & Infants Development FoundationProvidence, RIBrown University Labor and Delivery Center at Women & Infants$150K
American Friends of the Israel MuseumNew York, NYIron Tree Acquisition$130K
American Friends of the Israel MuseumNew York, NYIron Tree Acquisition$130K
The Strong National Museum of PlayRochester, NYHasbro Game Park and Hasbro Board Game Place$110K
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIPerforming Arts Building$100K
Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumBoston, MAUnrestricted$100K
Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode IslandProvidence, RIJUF Annual Campaign$100K
Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode IslandProvidence, RIJUF Annual Campaign$100K
Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode IslandProvidence, RIUnrestricted$100K
Milken Center for Advancing the American DreamWashington, DCCorporate Stories Project$100K
Population & Development InternationalKailua, HIMechai Bamboo School$100K
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, ILAnnual Fund$60K
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIHassenfeld Fund for the Study of Social Media and Childrens Mental Health$52K
Crossroads Rhode IslandProvidence, RIRoads to Home Campaign$50K
Institute of Contemporary ArtBoston, MAFund for the Future Phase II$50K
The Hummel ReportProvidence, RIUnrestricted$50K
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIAlan G. Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute - Public Health$37K
The Hispanic InstituteWashington, DCUnrestricted$26K
American Friends of the Israel MuseumNew York, NYAFIM Board Of Director Annual Fund$25K
Camp Harbor View FoundationBoston, MAUnrestricted$25K
Downtown Providence Park NetworkProvidence, RISplendor of Florence Climate Festival$25K
UCSF Benioff Children's HospitalsSan Francisco, CADreamfest 2024$25K
Norton Museum of ArtWest Palm Beach, FLContemporary And Modern Art Council$15K
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIPublic Health Annual Fund$10K
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIAlan G. Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute - Public Health$9,371
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIDevelopment Events$5,989

By state: Rhode Island 17 · Massachusetts 9 · New York 7 · Florida 5 · Illinois 2 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Hassenfeld Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Providence, Rhode Island, administered in care of Alan G Hassenfeld, tax-exempt since 1947. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hassenfeld Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hassenfeld Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $8.4M across 44 grants, a median of $105K.

Where does Hassenfeld Foundation give?

Rhode Island (17 grants), Massachusetts (9 grants), New York (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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