Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc
Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sanibel, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including Florida, New York, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc gave $145K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $144,700
- +71.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,256
- +61.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $2,074,448
- +21.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (6 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Application contact: Steven Hafener
Mailing address: 610 N Yachtsman, Sanibel, FL 33957
Phone: (530) 268-0106
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heights Foundation ($60K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 149 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 25% to New York, 9% to Washington, 3% to Pennsylvania, and 3% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 34 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 162% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heights Foundation Fort Myers, FL | Charitable Needs | $60,250 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | Charitable Needs | $30,000 |
| Ability Partners Foundation Rochester, NY | Charitable Needs | $5,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Land Trust Bainbridge Island, WA | Charitable Needs | $5,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Snohomish County - Dawson Place Everett, WA | Charitable Needs | $5,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of SW Florida Fort Myers, FL | Charitable Needs | $5,000 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Needs | $5,000 |
| Foundation for the School of Young Children Houston, TX | Charitable Needs | $5,000 |
| Marvin Ridge Band Boosters Wa Haw, NC | Charitable Needs | $3,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Pickleball Bainbridge Island, WA | Charitable Needs | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,074,448 | $262,974 | $146,492 | $144,700 | 34 | $145,500 | $46,086 | $91,892 |
| 2024 | $1,710,469 | $208,508 | $85,481 | $84,250 | 32 | $84,250 | $31,967 | $77,231 |
| 2023 | $1,391,056 | $200,569 | $66,768 | $64,550 | 24 | $64,550 | $27,233 | $57,832 |
| 2022 | $1,092,076 | $140,293 | $57,361 | $55,300 | 27 | $55,300 | $27,509 | $56,841 |
| 2021 | $1,157,872 | $-20,297 | $56,270 | $54,206 | 32 | $54,206 | $36,264 | $49,556 |
| 2020 | $756,691 | $2,881 | $36,484 | $34,540 | 26 | — | $42,535 | $35,455 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $92K for 2025 — 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 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Bainbridge Island Land Trust describes its work as land preservation and conservation education; FISH of Sanibel-Captiva says it provides social services, education, and assistance through “neighbors helping neighbors”; and Ability Partners Foundation says it supports long-term services for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $144,700. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $60,250, with a median of $750. The largest grants were $60,250 to Heights Foundation and $30,000 to Clarkson University. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Ability Partners Foundation, Bainbridge Island Land Trust, Children’s Advocacy Center of Snohomish County – Dawson Place, Children’s Advocacy Center of SW Florida, Duquesne University, and Foundation for the School of Young Children.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists Steven Hafener as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Hafener, Laurel Hafener, Julia Ware, and Jason Jafener as directors.
Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Jafener
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julia Ware
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laurel Hafener
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Hafener
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc gave $145K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $84K across 32 grants.
What is Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $4,256, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Washington (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sanibel, FL (8 grants), Fort Myers, FL (5 grants) and Bainbridge Island, WA (4 grants).
Does Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Needs" (34 grants).
Who are Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Heights Foundation ($60,250), Clarkson University ($30,000) and Ability Partners Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc?
Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc?
Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0161415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Hafener Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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