Private foundation · EIN 61-1326779 · Prospect, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Norma D Hanley and Thomas R Hanley 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: 35 grants paid, $135K total, median $2,000. 43% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
35
$135K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in KY
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of LouisvilleLouisville, KYGift - Operating Support for Engineering and Athletics$41K
Unbridled Charitable FoundationLouisville, KYGift - General Operating Support$12K
Auburn UniversityAuburn University, ALGift - Operating Support for Engineering and Chemical Engineering$7,280
Virginia TechBlacksburg, VAGift - Operating Support for Engineering Chemical Engineering Athletics$5,075
Christ Church United MethodistLouisville, KYGift - General Operating Support$5,000
St Judes HospitalMemphis, TNGift - General Operating Support$5,000
Wesleyan CollegeMacon, GAGift - General Operating Support$5,000
University of DaytonDayton, OHGift - Operating Support for Athletics$5,000
West End SchoolLouisville, KYGift - General Operating Support$5,000
Health Network FoundationCleveland, OHGift - General Operating Support$5,000
Wayside ChristianLouisville, KYGift - General Operating Support$5,000
Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LAGift - Operating Support for Arts and Sciences$3,000
Bellarmine UniversityLouisville, KYGift - Operating Support for Athletics$3,000
Twisted PinkLouisville, KYGift - General Operating Support$2,588
Cincinnati Children's HospitalCincinnati, OHGift - General Operating Support$2,000
Louisville ZooLouisville, KYGift - General Operating Support$2,000
Kentucky Humane SocietyLouisville, KYGift - General Operating Support$2,000
American Cancer SocietyLouisville, KYGift - General Operating Support$2,000
Trinity High SchoolLouisville, KYGift - General Operating Support$2,000
Sacred Heart AcademyLouisville, KYGift - General Operating Support$2,000
Wright State UniversityDayton, OHGift - Operating Support for Business School$2,000
Norton Healthcare FoundationLouisville, KYGift - General Operating Support$1,014
AicheNew York, NYGift - General Operating Support$1,000
Disabled American VeteransHighland Heights, KYGift - General Operating Support$1,000
Zoo TampaTampa, FLGift - General Operating Support$1,000
Hope ScarvesLouisville, KYGift - General Operating Support$1,000
Jacksonville ZooJacksonville, FLGift - General Operating Support$1,000
Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NYGift - General Operating Support$1,000
New York Public LibraryNew York, NYGift - General Operating Support$1,000
Theater Development FundNew York, NYGift - General Operating Support$1,000
Lincoln Center TheaterNew York, NYGift - General Operating Support$1,000
Make-A-Wish FoundationPhoenix, AZGift - General Operating Support$1,000
United Way of Lee CountyOpelika, ALGift - General Operating Support$500
Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyPort Chester, NYGift - General Operating Support$500
Tau Beta PiKnoxville, TNGift - General Operating Support$250

By state: Kentucky 15 · Ohio 4 · Alabama 2 · New York 6 · Tennessee 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Norma D Hanley and Thomas R Hanley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Prospect, Kentucky, administered in care of Thomas R Hanley, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Norma D Hanley and Thomas R Hanley 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 Norma D Hanley and Thomas R Hanley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $135K across 35 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Norma D Hanley and Thomas R Hanley Foundation give?

Kentucky (15 grants), Ohio (4 grants), Alabama (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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