Albert G & Bernice F Hansen
Albert G & Bernice F Hansen is a private foundation based in McCook, Nebraska. It supports community improvement projects in Nebraska and scholarships for Nebraska high school graduates attending accredited colleges.
Albert G & Bernice F Hansen at a glance
In short: Albert G & Bernice F Hansen gave $257K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Nebraska. 76% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $257,002
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,862
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $4,399,320
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 76% first-time grantees (22 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Albert G & Bernice F Hansen
- How to Apply
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No forms are required. Applicants may send letters describing their needs and qualifications to Jamey Hansen. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Community development projects must benefit Dundy or Hitchcock County. Scholarships are limited to graduates of high schools in Dundy, Chase, Hitchcock, Hayes, Red Willow, and Frontier counties.
- Contact
Application contact: Jamey Hansen
Mailing address: 402 Norris Ave Suite 204, Mccook, NE 69001
Phone: (308) 345-8712
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Albert G & Bernice F Hansen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tiger Tots Childcarebenkelman Community Foundation ($45K). Together the top 10 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 146 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in McCook, Nebraska. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska and 4% to recipients in Georgia. Its filing limits community development projects to those benefiting Dundy and Hitchcock counties, and scholarships to graduates of high schools in Dundy, Chase, Hitchcock, Hayes, Red Willow, and Frontier counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Albert G & Bernice F Hansen open to new grantees?
76%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 29 grantees (76%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $233K (2023) to $325K (2020). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $257K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Tots Childcarebenkelman Community Foundation Benkelman, NE | Community Improvement | $45,000 |
| Palisade Fire Dept Palisade, NE | Community Improvement | $30,837 |
| Haigler Fire Deparment Haigler, NE | Community Improvement | $30,817 |
| Stratton Fire Dept Stratton, NE | Community Improvement | $15,890 |
| Stratton Ambulance Stratton, NE | Community Improvement | $15,520 |
| Stratton Rural Cemetary District Stratton, NE | Community Improvement | $10,000 |
| Village of Stratton Stratton, NE | Community Improvement | $10,000 |
| Rheumatology Research Foundation Atlanta, GA | Research Grant | $10,000 |
| Haigler Community Foundation Haigler, NE | Community Improvement | $10,000 |
| Little House Museum Stratton, NE | Community Improvement | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,399,320 | $381,417 | $332,952 | $257,002 | 29 | $257,002 | $303,857 | $245,171 |
| 2023 | $4,350,855 | $183,925 | $319,822 | $233,015 | 31 | $233,015 | $104,271 | $226,605 |
| 2022 | $4,487,360 | $208,644 | $335,618 | $259,939 | 32 | $259,939 | $138,542 | $242,772 |
| 2021 | $4,614,423 | $358,685 | $371,004 | $287,931 | 29 | $291,268 | $262,888 | $286,936 |
| 2020 | $4,626,382 | $198,416 | $406,696 | $324,537 | 25 | — | $116,257 | $245,160 |
| 2019 | $4,815,615 | $312,995 | $360,252 | $272,240 | 28 | — | $238,488 | $256,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Albert G & Bernice F Hansen reported a distributable amount of $245K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its stated activities include community improvement projects in Nebraska counties and scholarships to accredited colleges for Nebraska high school graduates. The filing limits scholarships to graduates of high schools in Dundy, Chase, Hitchcock, Hayes, Red Willow, and Frontier counties.
2024 grants show support for local community improvement, including fire departments, a childcare organization, a cemetery district, a village, and historical societies. The foundation also awarded $10,000 to the Rheumatology Research Foundation. The Foundation describes its own mission as advancing research and training to improve the health of people with rheumatic diseases. Haigler Community Foundation, which received $10,000, describes itself as a Nebraska nonprofit organized for educational and charitable purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $257,002. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Its largest awards were $45,000 to Tiger Tots Childcare/Benkelman Community Foundation, $30,837 to Palisade Fire Department, and $30,817 to Haigler Fire Department, each for community improvement. Other notable awards included $15,890 to Stratton Fire Department, $15,520 to Stratton Ambulance, and $10,000 each to Stratton Rural Cemetery District, the Village of Stratton, Rheumatology Research Foundation, and Haigler Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristin Lake, Jamey Hansen, and Kerby Ham as trustees.
Albert G & Bernice F Hansen's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jamey Hansen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
22 hrs/week
$36K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Kerby Ham
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$200 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Kristin Lake
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$200 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert Roh (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: William Palmer MD (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $36K, to Jamey Hansen (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Albert G & Bernice F Hansen
How much does Albert G & Bernice F Hansen give each year?
Albert G & Bernice F Hansen gave $257K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $233K across 31 grants.
What is Albert G & Bernice F Hansen's typical grant size?
Albert G & Bernice F Hansen's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $8,862, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Albert G & Bernice F Hansen that year got $7K on average.
Where does Albert G & Bernice F Hansen give grants?
Albert G & Bernice F Hansen gives mostly in Nebraska: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stratton, NE (5 grants), McCook, NE (5 grants), Benkelman, NE (4 grants) and Haigler, NE (2 grants).
Does Albert G & Bernice F Hansen give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Albert G & Bernice F Hansen's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (15 grants) and "Community Improvement" (13 grants).
Who are Albert G & Bernice F Hansen's largest grantees?
Albert G & Bernice F Hansen's largest 2024 grantees include Tiger Tots Childcarebenkelman Community Foundation ($45,000), Palisade Fire Dept ($30,837) and Haigler Fire Deparment ($30,817), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Albert G & Bernice F Hansen?
Albert G & Bernice F Hansen reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $257K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $245K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Albert G & Bernice F Hansen fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its stated activities include community improvement projects in Nebraska counties and scholarships to accredited colleges for Nebraska high school graduates. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Albert G & Bernice F Hansen?
No forms are required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Albert G & Bernice F Hansen's EIN?
Albert G & Bernice F Hansen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3847506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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