Hansberger Foundation
Hansberger Foundation is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. Its 2024 filing lists 25 grants totaling $1,915,000, all to recipients in Idaho.
Hansberger Foundation at a glance
In short: Hansberger Foundation gave $1.9M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $77K), mostly in Idaho. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,915,000
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $76,600
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $8,246,220
- -13.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hansberger Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts written grant requests containing the applicant’s organizational budget, a description of program services, and a statement of intended use of the funds. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Hansberger Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 1855, Boise, ID 83701
Phone: (208) 331-4018
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hansberger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Home Society of Idaho ($250K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 85 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hansberger Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $113K; repeat grants $88K. How we count
Medians: $110K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 187% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 401% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $668K (2021) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Home Society of Idaho Boise, ID | General Support | $200,000 |
| Interfaith Sanctuary Boise, ID | General Support | $200,000 |
| YMCA Boise, ID | General Support | $200,000 |
| Idaho Youth Ranch Boise, ID | General Support | $162,000 |
| Idaho Voices for Children Boise, ID | General Support | $150,000 |
| Boise State University Boise, ID | Endowment and Bronco Course | $100,000 |
| Children's Home Counseling Meridian, ID | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Jannus Inc Boise, ID | General Support | $100,000 |
| Women's and Children's Alliance Boise, ID | General Support | $100,000 |
| Agency for New Americans Boise, ID | General Support | $70,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,246,220 | $739,633 | $2,006,585 | $1,915,000 | 25 | $1,920,350 | $189,937 | $478,339 |
| 2023 | $9,513,055 | $94,486 | $1,752,934 | $1,656,000 | 22 | $1,662,534 | $192,227 | $502,934 |
| 2022 | $11,171,503 | $1,274,751 | $1,542,484 | $1,458,277 | 22 | $1,461,457 | $127,225 | $532,636 |
| 2021 | $11,439,236 | $169,903 | $730,667 | $667,500 | 16 | $670,880 | $110,090 | $595,846 |
| 2020 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $80 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hansberger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $478K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of Idaho organizations. For example, Children’s Home Society of Idaho says its mission is to improve the lives of children in its community, and Idaho Youth Ranch says it provides programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience for Idaho’s youth. The Women’s and Children’s Alliance describes its work as providing resources and opportunities to women and their families, with a primary focus on victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in community health, public policy, and economic opportunity (Jannus); early education and family support (Giraffe Laugh); personalized education for adults and families (Learning Lab); and access to locally sourced food (City of Good).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $1,915,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $200,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest listed awards included $200,000 each to Children’s Home Society of Idaho, Interfaith Sanctuary, and YMCA, all for general support. Idaho Youth Ranch received $162,000 for general support; Idaho Voices for Children received $150,000 for general support; and Boise State University received $100,000 for an endowment and Bronco Course.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roberta A. Hansberger as trustee.
Hansberger Foundation is led by Roberta A. Hansberger, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roberta A. Hansberger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hansberger Foundation
How much does Hansberger Foundation give each year?
Hansberger Foundation gave $1.9M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 22 grants.
What is Hansberger Foundation's typical grant size?
Hansberger Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $76,600, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hansberger Foundation that year got $113K on average.
Where does Hansberger Foundation give grants?
Hansberger Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (19 grants), Meridian, ID (3 grants) and Garden City, ID (2 grants).
Does Hansberger Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of Hansberger Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hansberger Foundation's largest grantees?
Hansberger Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Home Society of Idaho ($250,000 across 2 grants), Interfaith Sanctuary ($200,000) and YMCA ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hansberger Foundation?
Hansberger Foundation reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $478K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hansberger Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of Idaho organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hansberger Foundation?
The foundation accepts written grant requests containing the applicant’s organizational budget, a description of program services, and a statement of intended use of the funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hansberger Foundation's EIN?
Hansberger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4386244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hansberger Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hansberger-foundation-morg_58b9c924dd2a4c01a23cb82322a53f25
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