Private foundation · EIN 25-1483674 · Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Hansen Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Pennsylvania. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $34K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $34K. 67% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: No limitations or restrictions on awards. Grants are distributed upon review of requests.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$1.4M
Median grant
$34K
Stays in PA
67%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$25M

How to apply

NONE Contact: Hansen Foundation, 432 Green Street, Sewickley, Pa, 4124240562 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: No limitations or restrictions on awards. Grants are distributed upon review of requests.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Development Associates InternationalColorado Springs, COEducation$150K
Laughlin Children's CeneterSewickley, PACommunity welfare$150K
Open FieldPittsburgh, PACommunity welfare$150K
Neighborhood AcademyPittsburgh, PAEducation$100K
ArysePittsburgh, PACommunity welfare$100K
Urban Impact FoundationPittsburgh, PACommunity welfare$95K
Reading Is Fundamental PittsburghPittsburgh, PAEducation$75K
Light of Life Rescue MissionsPittsburgh, PACommunity welfare$60K
Second Mile HaitiTucson, AZCommunity welfare$60K
The Christian Alliance for Inclusive DevelopmentColorado Springs, COCommunity welfare$53K
Breakthrough PghSewickley, PAEducation$50K
Strong Women Strong GirlsPittsburgh, PACommunity welfare$50K
Christian Immigration Advocacy CenterPittsburgh, PACommunity welfare$50K
City of AsylumPittsburgh, PACommunity welfare$40K
Hilltop HorizonsAliquippa, PACommunity welfare$37K
Palestine Childrens Relief FundLos Angeles, CACommunity welfare$30K
Ruths WayPenn Hills, PACommunity welfare$30K
ALS AssociationBoone, IAHealth & welfare$25K
Harbour Education Via DaiColorado Springs, COEducation$20K
Samaritan Counseling CenterLancaster, PACommunity welfare$20K
Pgh Bereavement DoulasPittsburgh, PACommunity welfare$20K
Unrwa USAWashington, DCCommunity welfare$15K
Jeremiahs PlacePittsburgh, PACommunity welfare$10K
Trade Institute of PghPittsburgh, PACommunity welfare$10K
Oakwood Oh Rotary FoundationDayton, OHHealth & welfare$5,200
Sisters PittsburghSwissvale, PACommunity welfare$5,000
CASA of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh, PACommunity welfare$5,000
American Red CrossPittsburgh, PACommunity welfare$2,000
Avian Conservation Center of AppalachiaMorgantown, WVNature conservation$1,000
National Brain Tumor SocietyNewton, MAHealth & welfare$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 20 · Colorado 3 · Arizona 1 · California 1 · Iowa 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Hansen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1985. 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 Hansen Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. NONE Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Hansen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 30 grants, a median of $34K.

Where does Hansen Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (20 grants), Colorado (3 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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