The Hanson Family Foundation for

Private foundation · Grantmaker Sioux Falls, SD EIN: 93-3504978

The Hanson Family Foundation for is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Sioux Falls, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $82K.

The Hanson Family Foundation for at a glance

In short: The Hanson Family Foundation for gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$15,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$15,000
Median grant
$15,000
Total assets
$4,674,293
+41.7% vs 2023
Primary geography
South Dakota (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 The Hanson Family Foundation for funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Sioux Falls Humane Society: $15KSioux Falls Humane Society$15K

The largest 2024 recipient was Sioux Falls Humane Society ($15K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Sioux Falls

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K0 grants2023 1 grant2024

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sioux Falls Humane Society Sioux Falls, SDRescue and Adoption of Small Animals$15,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2024$4,674,293$1,472,700$108,353$15,0001$103,984$81,672
2023$3,299,441$3,306,438$9,233——$5,295$3,938

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Hanson Family Foundation for is led by Bradley C. Hanson, CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Bradley C. Hanson

    CEO

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Betsy L. Hanson

    COO

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Jacqueline K. Hanson

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Samuel C. Hanson

    CFO

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 The Hanson Family Foundation for

How much does The Hanson Family Foundation for give each year?

The Hanson Family Foundation for gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is The Hanson Family Foundation for?

The Hanson Family Foundation for reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.

What is The Hanson Family Foundation for?

The Hanson Family Foundation for is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Sioux Falls, SD. It holds $4.7M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Hanson Family Foundation for operate?

The Hanson Family Foundation for has awarded grants in South Dakota.

What is The Hanson Family Foundation for's EIN?

The Hanson Family Foundation for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3504978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

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