Private foundation · EIN 27-3646644 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sandra a Hansberger 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $231K total, median $10K. 53% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$231K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OR
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Club of Greater San DiegoSan Diego, CASupport youth in san diego county, including borrego springs$40K
Borrego Springs Community Resource CenterBorrego Springs, CASupport for children's center$40K
Oregon Food BankPortland, ORWorking to end hunger and its root causes$30K
Borrego Valley Endowment FundBorrego Springs, CATo support health and well-being of borrego valley and residents$20K
Transition ProjectsPortland, ORProvides shelter and resources to move unhoused people into affordable housing.$20K
Campaign for Equal JusticePortland, ORSupport access to justice for low income oregonians$15K
Borrego Springs RotaryBorrego Springs, CASupport scholarships and community organizations in borrego springs$10K
Meals on Wheels PeoplePortland, ORProvides food and support to seniors$10K
Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland, ORConnecting people across oregon and the pacific northwest through the power of a shared story$10K
Organization de Latinx de Borrego Springs (olax)Borrego Springs, CASupporting and empowering neighbors through initiatives that enhance community growth and unity$10K
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia WillamettePortland, ORProviding health care to women, including access to reproductive care.$10K
Borrego Springs Senior and Children's CenterBorrego Springs, CAProvides nutritional, educational, and other programs to youth and seniors$5,000
Oregon Women Lawyers FoundationPortland, ORWorks to advance equity in the legal profession$5,000
Schoolhouse SuppliesPortland, ORPromotes educational equity in local public schools by providing free school supplies to students in need$5,000
Myositis AssociationColumbia, MDProviding education, research, and support to myositis community$1,000

By state: California 6 · Oregon 8 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Sandra a Hansberger Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Sandra a Hansberger Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Sandra a Hansberger Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $231K across 15 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Sandra a Hansberger Foundation give?

California (6 grants), Oregon (8 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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