Hanley Foundation
The George P. Hanley Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami Beach, Florida. Established by George Hanley in 1997, it supports scholarships and experiential learning for future generations and collaborates with universities to create academic centers and institutes.
Hanley Foundation at a glance
In short: Hanley Foundation gave $2.2M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $279K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,235,536
- +60.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $279,442
- +100.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $21,330,698
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (44% 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 Hanley 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. Its filing says written requests only, with no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: George P Hanley
Mailing address: 5120 Lakeview Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Phone: (312) 399-5099
Website: https://www.hanleyfdn.org/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hanley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Dayton ($994K). Together the top 8 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 50 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Ohio (44%), Indiana (31%), and Florida (24%). New York accounted for 1%; Illinois accounted for less than 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hanley Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3339% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 212% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2021) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH | Education | $993,937 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Indianapolis, IN | Social Service | $685,621 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Education | $528,578 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach, FL | Medical | $15,000 |
| Friends of Zara's Center New York, NY | Social Service | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magden David Adom New York, NY | Social Service | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Social Service | $1,000 |
| Ravina Festival Highland, IL | Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,330,698 | $2,324,219 | $2,570,766 | $2,235,536 | 8 | $2,248,036 | $2,001,489 | $1,061,353 |
| 2023 | $20,762,354 | $1,769,593 | $1,734,016 | $1,393,633 | 10 | $1,406,134 | $1,441,711 | $1,131,037 |
| 2022 | $21,883,277 | $219,334 | $1,982,585 | $1,579,106 | 6 | $1,586,406 | $552,971 | $1,137,400 |
| 2021 | $22,689,896 | $3,335,034 | $735,020 | $65,000 | 8 | $65,502 | $2,863,944 | $1,289,530 |
| 2020 | $18,950,013 | $1,850,908 | $1,607,493 | $1,056,650 | 18 | — | $931,744 | $875,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hanley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its work as expanding scholarship and experiential learning. It also says the foundation collaborates with universities to create academic centers and institutes.
The 2024 grants included education, social service, and medical purposes. The University of Dayton, which received the largest grant, describes itself as a Catholic research educational institution providing undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education. The University of Miami, another education grantee, describes itself as a comprehensive research university with programs including medicine, business, marine and atmospheric sciences, and graduate education. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust, which received a social-service grant, describes its work as providing donors with a platform for tax-deductible charitable contributions and supporting educational activities that encourage charitable giving.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made eight grants totaling $2,235,536. Awards ranged from $400 to $993,937, with a median grant of $12,500. The largest grants were $993,937 to the University of Dayton for education, $685,621 to Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust for social service, and $528,578 to the University of Miami for education. Other grants included $15,000 to Mount Sinai Medical Center for medical purposes and $10,000 to Friends of Zara’s Center for social service.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George P. Hanley as president and Marc Schwartz as director. The foundation’s website also identifies George Hanley as president and Marc Schwartz as director.
Hanley Foundation is led by George P. Hanley, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George P. Hanley
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles Burgoon (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $13K, to Marc Schwartz (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Hanley Foundation
How much does Hanley Foundation give each year?
Hanley Foundation gave $2.2M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 10 grants.
What is Hanley Foundation's typical grant size?
Hanley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $279,442, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hanley Foundation give grants?
Hanley Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (31%) and Florida (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Hanley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Hanley Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Service" (4 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Hanley Foundation's largest grantees?
Hanley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Dayton ($993,937), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust ($685,621) and University of Miami ($528,578), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hanley Foundation?
Hanley Foundation reported $21.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hanley Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its work as expanding scholarship and experiential learning. It also says the foundation collaborates with universities to create academic centers and institutes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hanley Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hanley Foundation's EIN?
Hanley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0631312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hanley 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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