Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation
Provide financial support to the loveland living planet aquarium.
Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation at a glance
In short: Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $741,806
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Loveland Living Planet Aquarium ($23K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2023) to $23K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loveland Living Planet Aquarium Draper, UT | To provide financial support to the loveland living planet aquarium. | $22,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $741,806 | $20,403 | $23,885 | $22,500 | 1 | $20,403 |
| 2023 | $745,288 | $19,245 | $23,957 | $22,500 | 1 | $19,245 |
| 2022 | $750,000 | $750,000 | — | — | — | — |
About Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Logan, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $742K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation is led by Robert Castellano, President & Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Castellano
President & Chairman
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brent Andersen
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Dell Loy Hansen
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Keri Hale
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Frank Coppin
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ryan Lindsey
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gary Christensen (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation
How much does Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation give each year?
Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $23K across 1 grant.
How large is Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation?
Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation reported $742K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What is Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation?
Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Logan, UT. It holds $742K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation operate?
Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation has awarded grants in Utah.
What is Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation's EIN?
Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2232843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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