Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation
The Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Spicer, Minnesota. In 2024, it made 23 grants totaling $114,555 to charitable organizations.
Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation gave $115K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,555
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,981
- +56.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $323,090
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14288 Indian Beach Road, Spicer, MN 56288
Phone: (320) 796-5040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Willmar Assembly of God ($31K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota (55%), Arizona (35%), South Dakota (9%), Colorado (1%), and Pennsylvania (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation gives
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2955% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $4K (2021) to $115K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Willmar Assembly of God Willmar, MN | Charitable Contribution | $31,100 |
| Dream City Church Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable Contribution | $30,100 |
| Concordia College Moorhead, MN | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Phoenix Dream Center Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| West Central Youth for Christ Willmar, MN | Charitable Contribution | $7,700 |
| MN Adult Teen Challenge Brainerd, MN | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| United Way of West Central MN Willmar, MN | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Youth for Christ International Englewood, CO | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation Rochester, MN | Charitable Contribution | $600 |
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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 | $323,090 | $157,228 | $130,086 | $114,555 | 23 | $114,555 | $8,687 | $106 |
| 2023 | $295,948 | $200,985 | $85,280 | $70,025 | 22 | $70,025 | $5,500 | $6,946 |
| 2022 | $180,243 | $102,194 | $89,551 | $76,298 | 13 | $76,298 | $2,253 | $6,158 |
| 2021 | $167,600 | $102,332 | $27,633 | $3,750 | 5 | $3,750 | $1,885 | $4,387 |
| 2020 | $92,901 | $2,055 | $21,634 | $7,750 | 4 | — | $2,177 | $5,130 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $106 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 a college, churches, youth organizations, a community foundation, and other charitable organizations. Concordia College describes its purpose as preparing thoughtful and informed people dedicated to the Christian life. United Way of West Central Minnesota says it works to improve people’s lives by mobilizing community care to create lasting change. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $114,555. Grants ranged from $50 to $31,100, with a median grant of $300. Its largest grants included $31,100 to Willmar Assembly of God, $30,100 to Dream City Church, $20,000 to Concordia College, $10,000 to Phoenix Dream Center, and $10,000 to South Dakota State University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregg W Hanson as president and Linda C Hanson as vice president.
Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation is led by Gregg W. Hanson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregg W. Hanson
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda C. Hanson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation
How much does Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation gave $115K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 22 grants.
What is Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $4,981, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation give grants?
Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (35%) and South Dakota (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Willmar, MN (5 grants), Phoenix, AZ (2 grants) and Kandiyohi, MN (2 grants).
Who are Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Willmar Assembly of God ($31,100), Dream City Church ($30,100) and Concordia College ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation?
Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation reported $323K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a college, churches, youth organizations, a community foundation, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Gregg W Hanson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1766551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gregg W Hanson Charitable 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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