Hansen Family Foundation
The Hansen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including medical research and care, education, and humanitarian support.
Hansen Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hansen Family Foundation gave $182K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Minnesota. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $181,500
- -19.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,962
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,755,332
- -2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (41% 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 701 Retreat Dr 126, Naples, FL 34110
Phone: (952) 912-9895
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 Wishes & More ($40K). Together the top 10 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 70 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in Minnesota (41%), Florida (31%), New York (17%), North Carolina (6%), and Tennessee (6%). These reported shares may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hansen Family Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $182K (2024) to $226K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wishes & More Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $40,000 |
| NCH Healthcare Foundation Naples, FL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Mayo Foundation Rochester, MN | Medical | $20,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Research Fund Minneapolis, MN | Medical | $10,000 |
| Golden Paws Naples, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Foundation Memphis, TN | Medical | $10,000 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Educational | $6,500 |
| Avow Hospice Naples, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 13 grants in 2024, 14 in 2023, and 14 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,755,332 | $172,522 | $243,961 | $181,500 | 13 | $193,325 | $122,323 | $225,018 |
| 2023 | $2,826,771 | $6,074 | $282,607 | $224,500 | 14 | $235,525 | $31,350 | $208,972 |
| 2022 | $3,103,304 | $332 | $287,222 | $225,500 | 14 | $234,525 | $21,787 | $216,897 |
| 2021 | $3,390,194 | $567,254 | $255,562 | $198,500 | 15 | $206,775 | $518,804 | $238,131 |
| 2020 | $3,078,502 | $113,640 | $242,348 | $187,720 | 14 | — | $70,037 | $205,175 |
| 2019 | $3,207,210 | $147,296 | $239,857 | $189,000 | 12 | — | $106,439 | $203,011 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hansen Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a specific mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Wishes & More says it grants wishes to children with terminal or life-threatening conditions and provides education scholarships and support to families who lose a child. Children’s Cancer Research Fund says it funds research for better treatments and cures for children with cancer, while AVOW Hospice says it provides palliative and supportive care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in humanitarian aid, higher education, and arts and culture. For example, Samaritan’s Purse says it provides spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. The American Swedish Institute describes itself as a gathering place exploring migration, identity, belonging, and the environment through arts and culture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $181,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $40,000 to Wishes & More, $30,000 each to NCH Healthcare Foundation and Tunnels to Towers, and $20,000 to Mayo Foundation. Other reported awards included $10,000 each to Children’s Cancer Research Fund, Golden Paws, Samaritan’s Purse, and St Jude Children’s Foundation; $6,500 to the University of Miami; and $5,000 each to AVOW Hospice and Bentley Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harvey C. Hansen, Carl M. Hansen, and Kelsey L. Piquette as trustees.
Hansen Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl M. Hansen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Harvey C. Hansen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kelsey L. Piquette
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $182K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $225K across 14 grants.
What is Hansen Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hansen Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,962, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hansen Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Hansen Family Foundation give grants?
Hansen Family Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (31%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants) and Naples, FL (4 grants).
Does Hansen Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Hansen Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants) and "Medical" (3 grants).
Who are Hansen Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hansen Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wishes & More ($40,000), NCH Healthcare Foundation ($30,000) and Tunnels to Towers ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hansen Family Foundation?
Hansen Family Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Hansen Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a specific mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. 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. 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 41-1740710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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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_bbdb02dfbaa34441b15f4d0cb99c4f01
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