Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute
The institute makes research grants, provides funding for academic fellowships, and supports the advancement of academic discussions and awareness relating to intellectual property law.
Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $494,945
- +56.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $581,780
- -11.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $417,472
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2023) to $90K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fordham University New York, NY | To Support Fordham Ip Conference. | $90,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $494,945 | $581,780 | $417,472 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $315,695 | $660,182 | $625,910 | $90,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $305,944 | $590,913 | $607,177 | $70,000 | 1 | $63 |
| 2022 | $366,197 | $426,654 | $355,249 | — | — | $3 |
| 2021 | $386,549 | $432,140 | $379,279 | — | — | $8 |
| 2020 | $636,623 | $263,510 | $436,059 | — | — | $10 |
About Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute
Based on IRS filings
Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $495K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute is led by Hugh C. Hansen, Director & Chief Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hugh C. Hansen
Director & Chief Executive Director
Director & C.e.o. → Director & Chief Executive Officer, 2022
Director & Chief Executive Officer → Director & Chief Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Brad Smith
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke A. Connelly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Soban Ahmed
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$75K (2023) → $101K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Rilana Wenske (2022–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Yuan Yuan Wang (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $101K, to Soban Ahmed (Secretary & Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute
How large is Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute?
Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute reported $495K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $582K.
What is Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute?
Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $495K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute operate?
Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute has awarded grants in New York.
What is Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute's EIN?
Emily C and John E Hansen Intellectual Property Law Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1093680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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