Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation
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Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation at a glance
In short: Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation gave $343K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $171K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $342,760
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $171,380
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $171,380
- Total assets
- $7,273,606
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Iowa Pork Producers Association ($318K). Together the top 2 received $343K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 14 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2022) to $595K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $343K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Pork Producers Association Clive, IA | Provide Food for Those in Need | $317,760 |
| Children's Cancer Connection Johnston, IA | Support for Connecting Families Affected by Childhood Cancer | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,273,606 | $1,897,589 | $1,930,536 | $342,760 | 2 | $408,656 |
| 2023 | $7,445,054 | $1,533,695 | $2,218,689 | $465,191 | 3 | $142,017 |
| 2022 | $7,937,440 | $1,798,379 | $1,187,331 | $194,683 | 2 | $63,947 |
| 2021 | $7,393,305 | $2,047,371 | $1,368,884 | $595,113 | 3 | $83,171 |
| 2020 | $6,540,942 | $1,065,592 | $818,519 | $340,778 | 4 | $101,427 |
About Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in West Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $343K. Net investment income was $409K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation is led by Debra Hansen, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debra Hansen
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Hansen
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Sorenson
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Johnson
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael R. Blaser (2020–2022) — Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation
How much does Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation give each year?
Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation gave $343K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $465K across 3 grants.
How large is Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation?
Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation?
Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in West Des Moines, IA. It holds $7.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation operate?
Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation's EIN?
Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4366833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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