George T Hansen Foundation
George T Hansen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $215K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $8K.
George T Hansen Foundation at a glance
In short: George T Hansen Foundation gave $11K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $10,938
- +7192.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +700.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,367
- +811.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $215,337
- -1.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Utah (68% 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 George T Hansen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Utah Lyric Opera ($3K). Together the top 8 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How George T Hansen Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 176% 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 $150 (2025) to $11K (2023). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Lyric Opera Springville, UT | General Fund | $3,038 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Natural History Museum Salt Lake City, UT | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Eastmont Middle School Sandy, UT | General Fund | $1,500 |
| St Jude Childern's Hospital Memphis, TN | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Clark Planetarium Salt Lake City, UT | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Park Lane Elementary School Sandy, UT | General Fund | $400 |
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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 | $215,337 | $9,168 | $12,371 | $10,938 | 8 | $10,938 | $7,735 | $6,203 |
| 2025 | $218,540 | $8,824 | $1,568 | $150 | 1 | $150 | $7,406 | $5,683 |
| 2024 | $211,284 | $8,709 | $10,673 | $10,218 | 8 | $10,218 | $8,254 | $5,529 |
| 2023 | $213,248 | $12,962 | $11,444 | $11,045 | 11 | $11,045 | $7,563 | $5,983 |
| 2022 | $211,730 | $9,685 | $7,097 | $6,500 | 5 | $6,500 | $7,088 | $6,039 |
| 2021 | $209,142 | $5,990 | $8,552 | $8,408 | 7 | — | $6,990 | $5,814 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George T Hansen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George T Hansen Foundation is led by George T. Hansen III, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
George T. Hansen III
Chairman
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Hansen
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark B. Hansen
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about George T Hansen Foundation
How much does George T Hansen Foundation give each year?
George T Hansen Foundation gave $11K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $150 across 1 grant.
What is George T Hansen Foundation's typical grant size?
George T Hansen Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,367, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George T Hansen Foundation give grants?
George T Hansen Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Tennessee (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants) and Sandy, UT (2 grants).
Does George T Hansen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George T Hansen Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George T Hansen Foundation's largest grantees?
George T Hansen Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Utah Lyric Opera ($3,038), Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($1,500) and Natural History Museum ($1,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is George T Hansen Foundation?
George T Hansen Foundation reported $215K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George T Hansen Foundation's EIN?
George T Hansen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6123187. 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 July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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