Private foundation · EIN 47-5595423 · Andover, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hanson 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $100K. 71% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$1.5M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in MN
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cure InternationalGrand Rapids, MIHospital fund$700K
Legacy Christian AcademyAndover, MNCharitable$500K
Brave Hearts Ethiopia (bhe)Andover, MNEducation & health$100K
Children's Shelter of CebuCambridge, MNSupport of orphans$100K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCHumanitarian aid$50K
Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MNEnd hunger$31K
Resurection Orphanage and Center of NekemteWillernie, MNSupport of orphans$20K

By state: Minnesota 5 · Michigan 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Hanson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Andover, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Hanson Family 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 Hanson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 7 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Hanson Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (5 grants), Michigan (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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