Hansen Foundation Inc
Hansen Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Weston, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $73K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $5K.
Hansen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hansen Foundation Inc gave $5K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $800), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,800
- +113.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $800
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $72,946
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hansen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Broward Coalition for the Homeless ($2K). Together the top 6 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hansen Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 154% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $5K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broward Coalition for the Homeless Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support | $2,000 |
| Uplift North West Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support | $900 |
| Nordic Heritage Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support | $500 |
| Seattle's Union Gosp Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support | $500 |
| National Coalition for the Homeless Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support | $500 |
| The Salvation Army Fort Lauderdale, FL | Support | $400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,946 | $10,646 | $5,980 | $4,800 | 6 | $4,800 | $3,127 |
| 2023 | $55,436 | $616 | $2,631 | $2,250 | 3 | $2,250 | $2,521 |
| 2022 | $44,085 | $3,413 | $2,199 | $1,936 | 4 | $1,936 | $2,341 |
| 2021 | $60,556 | $11,212 | $2,104 | $3,439 | 5 | $3,439 | $2,609 |
| 2020 | $47,391 | $9,105 | $500 | — | — | — | $1,706 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hansen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hansen Foundation Inc is led by Laura Hansen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Hansen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Doug Orange
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Carr
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheryl Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brett Carey
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Darren Brinkerhoff
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Rice
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 Foundation Inc
How much does Hansen Foundation Inc give each year?
Hansen Foundation Inc gave $5K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
What is Hansen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hansen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $800, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hansen Foundation Inc give grants?
Hansen Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (6 grants).
Does Hansen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Hansen Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (6 grants).
Who are Hansen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hansen Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Broward Coalition for the Homeless ($2,000), Uplift North West ($900) and Nordic Heritage ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hansen Foundation Inc?
Hansen Foundation Inc reported $73K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Hansen Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hansen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4187213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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