Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation
The Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in education, arts and culture, and humanitarian services, among other purposes identified in individual grant listings.
Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation gave $136K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Ohio. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $136,040
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,834
- +31.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $969,906
- -4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 255 Seaspray Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480-4228
Phone: (561) 655-5367
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohio State University ($40K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
255 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 255 grants of 255 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Palm Beach, Florida. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (29%), Florida (25%), Colorado (17%), New York (13%), and Massachusetts (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 48 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $875 repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2020) to $136K (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Education | $40,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | Arts/Cultural | $25,000 |
| Theater Masters Aspen, CO | Arts/Cultural | $22,100 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupital, FL | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Tuxedo Park School Tuxedo Park, NY | Education | $4,400 |
| Maria Mitchel Society Nantucket, MA | Education | $4,300 |
| Tuxedo Volunteer Ambulance Corp Tuxedo Park, NY | Humanitrian | $2,750 |
| Aspen Institute Washington, DC | Education | $2,500 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | Education | $2,000 |
| Ego Po Philadelphia, PA | Arts/Cultural | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $969,906 | $94,667 | $141,646 | $136,040 | 48 | $138,915 | $92,897 | $129,260 |
| 2023 | $1,016,135 | $148,106 | $136,850 | $131,462 | 61 | $133,907 | $146,146 | $133,083 |
| 2022 | $1,004,629 | $81,991 | $123,622 | $118,190 | 44 | $120,565 | $80,323 | $130,087 |
| 2021 | $1,046,260 | $73,841 | $121,569 | $117,215 | 49 | $120,035 | $74,607 | $125,209 |
| 2020 | $1,093,988 | $75,005 | $123,961 | $114,345 | 53 | — | $73,566 | $121,290 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $129K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, arts and cultural activities, and humanitarian purposes. The supported organizations’ missions illustrate the range of recipients: Jupiter Medical Center Foundation says it secures resources to sustain clinical excellence and quality of care at Jupiter Medical Center and its affiliates; Tuxedo Park School says it prepares students for a changing world and nurtures values including kindness, fairness, and responsibility; and Aperture Foundation describes its work as promoting appreciation of photography and visual arts through publications and an art gallery.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $136,040. Grant amounts ranged from $15 to $40,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $40,000 to Ohio State University for education, $25,000 to Society of the Four Arts for arts and cultural purposes, and $22,100 to Theater Masters for arts and cultural purposes. Other listed grants included $5,000 to Jupiter Medical Center Foundation for humanitarian purposes, $4,400 to Tuxedo Park School for education, and $4,300 to Maria Mitchel Society for education.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julia S Hansen as president and secretary; Christopher Hansen as treasurer and vice president; and Victoria Hansen and Bart Friedman as trustees.
Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation is led by Julia S. Hansen, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia S. Hansen
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bart Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Victoria Hansen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Hansen
Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation
How much does Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation give each year?
Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation gave $136K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $131K across 61 grants.
What is Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,834, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation give grants?
Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and Colorado (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Aspen, CO (4 grants), Tuxedo Park, NY (4 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts/Cultural" (17 grants), "Education" (16 grants) and "Humanitarian" (10 grants).
Who are Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ohio State University ($40,000), Society of the Four Arts ($25,000) and Theater Masters ($22,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation?
Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation reported $970K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, arts and cultural activities, and humanitarian purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation?
Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation's EIN?
Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6271754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/edward-and-julia-hansen-foundation-morg_82f33e126ce240bcb3fc09648fa9e839
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