Hansen Family Foundation

NAPLES, FL EIN: 41-1740710 Website

The Hansen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida, established in 1993. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations that align with its philanthropic mission.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$182K

-19.2% YoY

Grant Count

-7.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-12.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's specific areas of focus include:

Humanitarian Support
Disadvantaged Children
Education
Arts and Culture
Environmental Causes
Animal Welfare

The foundation's guiding philosophy emphasizes providing "seed" gifts that offer lasting value to recipients—funding organizations, individuals, and initiatives that will stand the test of time, inspire others to get involved, and manifest the foundation's mission.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

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Review Cycle

March 23rd, 5pm EST

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations primarily in:

Minnesota
Florida
Tennessee

The foundation also supports domestic and international organizations.

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $551K (54%)

Florida $313K (31%)

New York $115K (11%)

Tennessee $22K (2%)

North Carolina $10K (1%)

Pennsylvania $5K (1%)

Connecticut $3K (0%)

States

Connecticut Florida Minnesota North Carolina New York Pennsylvania Tennessee

Cities

BooneCORAL GABLESEDINAFORT MYERSFRIDLEYLAKEVILLEMEMPHISMINNEAPOLISNAPLESROCHESTERST LOUIS PARKSTATEN ISLANDTRUMBULLWEST CHESTER

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $2,755,332
Total giving: $181,500
Total revenues: $172,522
Total expenses: $243,961
Investment income and dividends: $68,801

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

70 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wishes & More ($40,000), Nch Healthcare Foundation ($30,000), Tunnels to Towers ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE MINNEAPOLIS, MN	CHARITABLE	$2,500
AVOW HOSPICE NAPLES, FL	CHARITABLE	$5,000
BENTLEY FOUNDATION NAPLES, FL	CHARITABLE	$5,000
CHILDRENS CANCER RESEARCH FUND MINNEAPOLIS, MN	MEDICAL	$10,000
GOLDEN PAWS NAPLES, FL	CHARITABLE	$10,000
MAYO FOUNDATION ROCHESTER, MN	MEDICAL	$20,000
NCH HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION NAPLES, FL	CHARITABLE	$30,000
NORWAY HOUSE MINNEAPOLIS, MN	CHARITABLE	$2,500
Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC	Charitable	$10,000
ST JUDE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION MEMPHIS, TN	MEDICAL	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Keith Carl - Chairman of the Board

Keith Carl graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1975 and retired from the Navy after 23 years of active service in 1998. Following his naval career, he supported the US Coast Guard Port Security Assessment Team as a contractor for 18 years. Keith served as President of the Hansen Family Foundation for 13 years starting at its inception before becoming Chairman of the Board. His extensive experience both domestically and internationally informs the board's grantmaking decisions.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
HARVEY C HANSEN	TRUSTEE	—	—
CARL M HANSEN	TRUSTEE	—	—
KELSEY L PIQUETTE	TRUSTEE	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hansen Family Foundation fund?

The Hansen Family Foundation provides opportunities to domestic, international, secular, and non-secular organizations that support the American way of life, defined by the principles of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." The foundation's specific areas of focus include: • Humanitarian Support • Disadvantaged Children • Education • Arts and Culture • Environmental Causes • Animal Welfare The foundation's guiding philosophy emphasizes providing "seed" gifts that offer lasting value t…

How do I apply for a grant from Hansen Family Foundation?

**Grant Sizes & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $2,500 to $50,000 • Total giving in 2024: $181,500 • Made 14 grants in 2024 **Recent Grant Recipients (2024):** • Wishes and More: $40,000 • Children's Cancer Research Fund: $10,000 • Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs: $10,000 **Application Process:** • Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may apply • Applications are submitted online during designated application periods • The foundation carefully reviews each application to ensure alig…

Where does Hansen Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds organizations primarily in: • Minnesota • Florida • Tennessee The foundation also supports domestic and international organizations.