Hans Family Foundation
Hans Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Western Springs, Illinois. In 2025, it gave $27,275 through 15 grants to charitable organizations, and its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Hans Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hans Family Foundation gave $27K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,275
- -49.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,818
- -33.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $432,311
- -2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hans Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4909 Central Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558
Phone: (708) 302-0775
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hans Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chicago Police Memorial Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to organizations in Illinois, 10% to California, 5% to Missouri, 2% to Iowa, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hans Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $275; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $275 first-time, $950 repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% 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 $17K (2020) to $54K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | General Use | $14,850 |
| St John of the Cross Catholic Churc Western Springs, IL | General Use | $5,100 |
| Biking for Babies St Charles, MO | General Use | $1,500 |
| All Within My Hands San Rafael, CA | General Use | $1,250 |
| Church of the Holy Family Chicago, IL | General Use | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church Palm Desert, CA | General Use | $950 |
| Illinois PGA Birdies for Charity Golf, IL | General Use | $750 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Chicago, IL | General Use | $500 |
| NSCHOF Foundation Knoxville, IA | General Use | $500 |
| Desert Cancer Foundation Palm Desert, CA | General Use | $300 |
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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 | $432,311 | $21,220 | $31,789 | $27,275 | 15 | $27,275 | $16,706 | $25,436 |
| 2024 | $443,036 | $15,970 | $59,166 | $54,425 | 20 | $54,425 | $11,229 | $26,212 |
| 2023 | $539,147 | $-4,771 | $34,101 | $33,075 | 14 | $33,075 | $10,072 | $25,298 |
| 2022 | $577,972 | $15,422 | $22,676 | $22,650 | 15 | $22,650 | $15,396 | $26,055 |
| 2021 | $586,154 | $216,107 | $21,126 | $20,020 | 11 | $20,020 | $66,107 | $22,036 |
| 2020 | $391,381 | $14,985 | $16,750 | $16,750 | 7 | — | $14,985 | $18,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hans Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation says it supports families of Chicago police officers killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty; Biking for Babies says it promotes the dignity of human life through cycling and the formation of young adult missionary disciples; and All Within My Hands says it supports workforce education, hunger relief, and other critical local services. Desert Cancer Foundation says it helps local residents access cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and navigation services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $27,275. Grants ranged from $50 to $14,850, with a median grant of $500. The largest awards included $14,850 to Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, $5,100 to St John of the Cross Catholic Church, $1,500 to Biking for Babies, and $1,250 to All Within My Hands. The listed grants state “General Use” as their purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Norman Theodore Hans as CEO/Director, and Rebecca Hans and Mari Hans as directors.
Hans Family Foundation is led by Norman Theodore Hans, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Norman Theodore Hans
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mari Hans
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebecca Hans
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Hans Family Foundation
How much does Hans Family Foundation give each year?
Hans Family Foundation gave $27K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 20 grants.
What is Hans Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hans Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,818, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hans Family Foundation that year got $275 on average.
Where does Hans Family Foundation give grants?
Hans Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and Missouri (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Palm Desert, CA (2 grants).
Does Hans Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hans Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hans Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hans Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chicago Police Memorial Foundation ($14,850), St John of the Cross Catholic Churc ($5,100) and Biking for Babies ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hans Family Foundation?
Hans Family Foundation reported $432K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hans Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hans Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Hans Family Foundation's EIN?
Hans Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1517980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Hans Family 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 December 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
Live grants for the work Hans Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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