Private foundation · EIN 86-6515768 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George and Louise J Hauser Charitable Tr

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: 30 grants paid, $393K total, median $9,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$393K
Median grant
$9,500
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Framingham State University Foundation IncFramingham, MAScholarship fund to address financial needs of Early Education students$50K
Newton Community Service Centers IncWest Newton, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Newton Community Service Centers IncWest Newton, MAcapital project to make the main building's basement conform to fire code$25K
Newton Community Service Centers IncWest Newton, MAcapital project$25K
Familyaid Boston IncBoston, MAFamily Navigation Center$20K
West Suburban y M C aNewton, MAChildcare financial aid/Newton Corner Place fund$20K
New England Justice for Our NeighborsBelmont, MAAdvice and Advocacy fund$18K
Newton Community Development Foundation IncNewton, MANCDF Youth Programs$15K
Newton Youth Success CollaborativeNewton, MAI'm Amazing program$15K
Pathway to Possible IncNewton Center, MACampaign for a Living Wage$15K
Social Good Fund IncRichmond, CAStory Starters- Family Conversation Program$15K
The John M Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton IncNewton, MATriple Play Program$15K
Newton Arts Center IncNewtonville, MAScholarship fund$10K
Reach Beyond Domestic Violence IncWaltham, MALatinas Know Your Rights fund$10K
The Newton Free LibraryNewton Centre, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Understanding Our Differences IncNewton, MAAfterschool program$9,000
Newton Schools Foundation IncNewton, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500
Senior Citizens Fund of Newton IncorporatedNewtonville, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500
Coalition for Newton Community Education IncNewton, MAScholarship fund$7,000
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in the ArchdiocesNewton, MASupport for neighbors in need fund$6,000
Anti-Defamation League-BostonBoston, MANo Place for Hate Program$5,000
Centre Street Food Pantry IncNewton, MAGrocery Program$5,000
Newton at Home IncWest Newton, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Newton Food Pantry IncNewton, MAKids Food Bags fund$5,000
Project Step Inc Symphony HallBoston, MACore Program$5,000
Solutions at Work IncCambridge, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton DevelopmNewton, MAVITA fund$4,000
Newton Neighbors IncNewton Centre, MACamp scholarship fund$3,500
Circus Up IncWatertown, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Newton Community Farm IncNewton Center, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000

By state: Massachusetts 29 · California 1

About this foundation

George and Louise J Hauser Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 George and Louise J Hauser Charitable Tr 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 George and Louise J Hauser Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $393K across 30 grants, a median of $9,500.

Where does George and Louise J Hauser Charitable Tr give?

Massachusetts (29 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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