Hager Foundation
The Hager Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1997 and based in Los Angeles, California. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Key facts about Hager Foundation
- EIN
- 95-4592928
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $544,490
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- Average grant
- $10,273
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (38 of 51, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- No specific application guidelines or open grant opportunities are currently listed. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hager Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Hager Foundation's 53 itemized 2025 grants were New York (67%) and California (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (21 grants), Los Angeles, CA (10 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Airmont, NY (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Hager Foundation open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 38 of 51 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$544K
-19.8% YoY
Grant Count
53
+76.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-54.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- COVID-19 relief and disaster preparedness
- Beekeeping, organic farming, and agriculture
- Jewish nonprofits
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$360 to $185,000
Average Grant
amount varies by funding cycle
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- California
- New York
- Ohio
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 53 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $14,907,906 (as of most recent filing)
- Total Annual Giving: $679,000
- EIN: 95-4592928
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Friends of United Hatzalah Inc ($63,000), Lev Chabad Inc ($50,000), Vaad Ha Chesed ($41,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc New York, NY | General Use | $63,000 |
| Lev Chabad Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Use | $50,000 |
| Vaad Ha Chesed Los Angeles, CA | GENERAL USE | $41,000 |
| Friends of Nahal Herdi Airmont, NY | GENERAL USE | $35,000 |
| American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yes Brooklyn, NY | General Use | $30,000 |
| Minchas Asher Teaneck, NJ | General Use | $26,000 |
| Yeshiva of the Telshe Alumni Bronx, NY | General Use | $25,000 |
| Impact Forum Encino, CA | General Use | $25,000 |
| Israeli American Council Woodlandhills, CA | General Use | $25,000 |
| Tzohar Israel Foundation Woodmere, NY | General Use | $18,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David Hager — President
- Judy Hager — Secretary
Both serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Hager | President | — | — |
| Judy Hager | Secretary | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 8222 Melrose Avenue, Suite 202 Los Angeles, CA 90046-6838
Telephone: 323-653-2000
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hager Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • COVID-19 relief and disaster preparedness • Beekeeping, organic farming, and agriculture • Jewish nonprofits
How do I apply for a grant from Hager Foundation?
No specific application guidelines or open grant opportunities are currently listed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Hager Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • California • New York • Ohio
What size grants does Hager Foundation award?
In 2025, Hager Foundation awarded 53 grants totaling $544K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hager Foundation's EIN?
Hager Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4592928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.