Private foundation · EIN 33-0215233 · Laguna Beach, California

Hanauer Family 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: 24 grants paid, $190K total, median $3,632. 88% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$190K
Median grant
$3,632
Stays in CA
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Laguna Art MuseumLaguna Beach, CAUnrestricted general operating support$65K
Laguna PlayhouseLaguna Beach, CAUnrestricted general operating support$20K
Mission Hospital FoundationLaguna Beach, CAUnrestricted general operating support$20K
Planned ParenthoodOrange, CAUnrestricted general operating support$12K
OceanaWashington, DCUnrestricted general operating support$10K
Ashland HomeLaguna Beach, CAUnrestricted general operating support$10K
Orange County Museum of ArtCosta Mesa, CAUnrestricted general operating support$10K
Friendship ShelterLaguna Beach, CAUnrestricted general operating support$6,050
Laguna Dance FestivalLaguna Beach, CAUnrestricted general operating support$5,532
Pacific Marine Mammal CenterLaguna Beach, CAUnrestricted general operating support$5,400
St Margaret's Episcopal SchoolSan Juan Capistrano, CAUnrestricted general operating support$3,829
School Power Laguna Beach Education FoundationLaguna Beach, CAUnrestricted general operating support$3,820
Philharmonic SocietyIrvine, CAUnrestricted general operating support$3,444
Laguna Beach LiveLaguna Beach, CAUnrestricted general operating support$2,800
Laguna Beach Seniors CenterLaguna Beach, CAUnrestricted general operating support$2,500
Aspen Music FestivalAspen, COUnrestricted general operating support$2,010
Crystal Cove AllianceNewport Coast, CAUnrestricted general operating support$1,736
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAUnrestricted general operating support$1,500
Lanna FoundationFresno, CAUnrestricted general operating support$1,031
Laguna Radio IncLaguna Beach, CAUnrestricted general operating support$1,030
Newport Beach Public LibraryNewport Beach, CAUnrestricted general operating support$1,000
PBS Southern California (koce Tv)Costa Mesa, CAUnrestricted general operating support$500
Aspen Jewish CenterAspen, COUnrestricted general operating support$500
Top of the World PTALaguna Beach, CAUnrestricted general operating support$260

By state: California 21 · District of Columbia 1 · Colorado 2

About this foundation

Hanauer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Laguna Beach, California, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Hanauer Family 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 Hanauer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $190K across 24 grants, a median of $3,632.

Where does Hanauer Family Foundation give?

California (21 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Colorado (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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