Fred J Hansen Foundation
Fred J Hansen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $464K. Net investment income was $374K.
Fred J Hansen Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred J Hansen Foundation gave $464K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $464K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $464,342
- +6.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $464,342
- +6.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $464,342
- Total assets
- $5,014,710
- -2.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Fred J Hansen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of San Diego ($464K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Fred J Hansen Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2022) to $464K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $464K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego San Diego, CA | Scholarship | $464,342 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,014,710 | $456,985 | $578,011 | $464,342 | 1 | $491,333 | $374,083 | $360,511 |
| 2025 | $5,137,351 | $577,511 | $559,872 | $435,681 | 1 | $489,241 | $492,866 | $375,587 |
| 2024 | $4,703,228 | $351,355 | $541,203 | $413,951 | 1 | $482,271 | $197,237 | $367,574 |
| 2023 | $5,184,540 | $143,314 | $586,355 | $425,000 | 2 | $507,933 | $163,856 | $357,871 |
| 2022 | $5,618,737 | $402,700 | $378,377 | $178,000 | 1 | $272,142 | $314,791 | $388,259 |
| 2021 | $5,579,231 | $907,655 | $453,802 | $270,062 | 2 | — | $823,105 | $350,686 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred J Hansen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $361K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fred J Hansen Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Anton Dimitroff
Trustee
Trustee Services → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$92K (2021) → $0 (2026)
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$59K (2025) → $70K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $70K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Fred J Hansen Foundation
How much does Fred J Hansen Foundation give each year?
Fred J Hansen Foundation gave $464K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $436K across 1 grant.
How large is Fred J Hansen Foundation?
Fred J Hansen Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $491K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $361K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Fred J Hansen Foundation operate?
Fred J Hansen Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Fred J Hansen Foundation's EIN?
Fred J Hansen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3247772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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