Hankin Foundation
The Hankin Foundation is a private foundation based in Exton, Pennsylvania, and the philanthropic arm of Hankin Group. Founded in 1984, it supports community institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other local and global charitable efforts, emphasizing relationships with organizations whose programs make an impact in their communities.
Hankin Foundation at a glance
In short: Hankin Foundation gave $382K across 73 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 69% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $381,560
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 73
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,227
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,291,343
- -30.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (50 of 72, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% 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 Hankin Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Robert S. Hankin. No particular form or materials are required, and the filing states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert S Hankin
Mailing address: 707 Eagleview Boulevard, Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 458-1900
Website: https://hankingroup.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hankin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chester County Food Bank ($120K). Together the top 10 received $248K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,110), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
331 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 326 grants of 331 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 5% to California, 1% to Connecticut, 1% to New York, and a reported less than 1% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hankin Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 50 of 72 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 6% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 594% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $223K (2020) to $382K (2025). In 2025 it made 73 grants totaling $382K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County Food Bank Downingtown, PA | General Support | $120,225 |
| Handi-Crafters Inc Thorndale, PA | General Support | $42,500 |
| Chester County Library Trust Exton, PA | General Support | $14,500 |
| Pennsylvania Philharmonic Ardmore, PA | General Support | $10,500 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Waynewood, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Delaware Valley Friends School Paoli, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| LG Health Foundation Lancaster, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Salt Performing Arts Chester Springs, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Seva Foundation Berkley, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| WCU Foundation West Chester, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,291,343 | $201,825 | $385,208 | $381,560 | 73 | $379,882 | $123,758 | $63,974 |
| 2024 | $1,855,873 | $51,899 | $355,018 | $352,400 | 68 | $352,150 | $51,899 | — |
| 2023 | $1,564,290 | $-32,321 | $318,318 | $316,580 | 74 | $316,580 | $53,491 | — |
| 2022 | $1,680,746 | $41,369 | $320,605 | $320,809 | 57 | $318,309 | $62,982 | — |
| 2021 | $1,984,414 | $26,524 | $283,860 | $282,620 | 59 | — | $29,921 | — |
| 2020 | $2,246,262 | $2,411,199 | $224,116 | $223,270 | 53 | — | $11,199 | — |
| 2019 | $63,179 | $223,399 | $245,365 | $241,358 | 79 | — | $123,399 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hankin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K 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
The foundation says it supports community institutions, nonprofit organizations, and charitable efforts, and emphasizes working with organizations offering programs that make an impact in their communities.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. Chester County Food Bank describes its mission as mobilizing and educating the community to ensure equitable access to nutritious food. Handi-Crafters says it operates as a vocational rehabilitation center for adults with significant barriers to employment. Chester County Library Trust says it supports the development and services of Chester County Library and its branches. Pennsylvania Philharmonic describes its work as holding school concerts to educate children in music. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions address sight preservation and restoration (Seva Foundation), assistance to low-income residents (Phoenixville Area Community Services), food security and sustainability (Trellis for Tomorrow), and education about local culture and industrial heritage (Schuylkill River Heritage Center).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 73 grants totaling $381,560. Awards ranged from $11 to $120,225, with a median of $2,000. Its largest reported grants included $120,225 to Chester County Food Bank, $42,500 to Handi-Crafters, and $14,500 to Chester County Library Trust. The listed 2025 grants were designated for general support.
The foundation also describes an annual golf invitational held with Bentley Systems that benefits Handi-Crafters. In 2025, the event raised $370,000 for the organization; this is event fundraising, separate from the foundation’s reported grant total.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert S. Hankin was listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Hankin Foundation is led by Robert S. Hankin, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert S. Hankin
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Hankin Foundation
How much does Hankin Foundation give each year?
Hankin Foundation gave $382K across 73 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $352K across 68 grants.
What is Hankin Foundation's typical grant size?
Hankin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,227, across 73 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hankin Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Hankin Foundation give grants?
Hankin Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Chester, PA (11 grants), Phoenixville, PA (9 grants), Downingtown, PA (8 grants) and Exton, PA (8 grants).
Does Hankin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hankin Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (73 of 73) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hankin Foundation's largest grantees?
Hankin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chester County Food Bank ($120,225), Handi-Crafters Inc ($42,500) and Chester County Library Trust ($14,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,110), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hankin Foundation?
Hankin Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $380K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hankin Foundation fund?
The foundation says it supports community institutions, nonprofit organizations, and charitable efforts, and emphasizes working with organizations offering programs that make an impact in their communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hankin Foundation?
Contact Robert S. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hankin Foundation's EIN?
Hankin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1479501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hankin Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hankin-foundation-morg_126107736268413aaa345540e467e766
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