Hansen Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Torrance, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches, community organizations, and nonprofits.
Hansen Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hansen Family Foundation gave $53K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,000
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,409
- -19.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $674,999
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (80% 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 Hansen Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1731 Schilling Court, Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: (310) 530-1688
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hansen Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hungry Hearts International ($12K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The reported shares for other recipient states were Montana, 6%; New York, 5%; Texas, 4%; and Minnesota, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hansen Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2020) to $60K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hungry Hearts International Torrance, CA | Operating Funds | $12,000 |
| Special Children's League Palos Verdes, CA | Operating Funds | $5,000 |
| Trinty Care Hospiice Torrance, CA | Operating Funds | $5,000 |
| Christ Community Church Laguna Hills, CA | Operating Funds | $4,100 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation Whitefish, MT | Operating Funds | $3,000 |
| Life Covenant Church Torrance, CA | Operating Funds | $2,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | Operating Funds | $2,500 |
| Abel Speaks Dallas, TX | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| Compass Bible Church Aliso Viejo, CA | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| Kevin Wojach Explores For Life Seal Beach, CA | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $674,999 | $53,829 | $54,551 | $53,000 | 22 | $54,551 | $52,278 |
| 2023 | $675,721 | $53,837 | $60,881 | $60,050 | 20 | $60,881 | $53,006 |
| 2022 | $682,765 | $53,822 | $52,401 | $51,600 | 20 | $52,401 | $53,021 |
| 2021 | $681,344 | $53,802 | $52,915 | $51,500 | 18 | $52,915 | $52,387 |
| 2020 | $680,457 | $53,803 | $49,096 | $48,500 | 16 | — | $53,207 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Whitefish Community Foundation describes its mission as fostering philanthropy, building endowments, and helping donors and nonprofits benefit its community. Abel Speaks says it supports families who have chosen to carry a child with a life-limiting diagnosis, and We Are Brave Together describes its work as education and support for families with disabilities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $53,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median of $1,750. Larger awards included $12,000 to Hungry Hearts International; $5,000 each to Special Children’s League and Trinty Care Hospiice; and $4,100 to Christ Community Church. The filing lists each of these grants for operating funds.
Other 2024 grants included $3,000 to Whitefish Community Foundation, $2,500 each to Life Covenant Church and Michael J Fox Foundation, and $2,000 each to Abel Speaks, Compass Bible Church, Kevin Wojach Explores For Life, and Grace Covenant Church. The foundation also gave $1,000 to Samaritan’s Purse; the organization describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by conditions including war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynn Lavezzari as president, Richard Lavezzari as treasurer, and Mike Hansen as secretary.
Hansen Family Foundation is led by Lynn Lavezzari, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn Lavezzari
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike Hansen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Lavezzari
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Hansen Family Foundation
How much does Hansen Family Foundation give each year?
Hansen Family Foundation gave $53K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 20 grants.
What is Hansen Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hansen Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $2,409, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hansen Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Hansen Family Foundation give grants?
Hansen Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Torrance, CA (5 grants).
Does Hansen Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hansen Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hansen Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hansen Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hungry Hearts International ($12,000), Special Children's League ($5,000) and Trinty Care Hospiice ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hansen Family Foundation?
Hansen Family Foundation reported $675K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $54K.
What does Hansen Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Whitefish Community Foundation describes its mission as fostering philanthropy, building endowments, and helping donors and nonprofits benefit its community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hansen Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it 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 Hansen Family Foundation's EIN?
Hansen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3235852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hansen 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.
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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). Hansen Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hansen-family-foundation-morg_20b3d27bb1dd4cf3ae223d19e62399a3
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