Hanson Family Foundation
Hanson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $107K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$107K
-6.4% YoY
Grant Count
18
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-1.2% YoY
About Hanson Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hanson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $107K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Grant Park Orchestra Assoc ($58,136), Nature Conservancy in Il ($25,000), Gulfshore Playhouse ($3,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALL CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
| CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA CHICAGO, IL | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| CHILD CARE NETWORK ANN ARBOR, MI | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| CONNECTION FOR HOMELESS EVANSTON, IL | UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
| ENTERTAINMENT COUNCIL FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY CENTER CHICAGO, IL | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| FAMILY FOCUS CHICAGO, IL | UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
| GRANT PARK ORCHESTRA ASSOC CHICAGO, IL | UNRESTRICTED | $58,136 |
| GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE NAPLES, FL | UNRESTRICTED | $3,000 |
| IMPACT BEHAVIOR HEALTH EVANSTON, IL | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS R HANSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| NANCY HANSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BRUCE HANSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BRIAN HANSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Hanson Family Foundation operate?
Hanson Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan.
What size grants does Hanson Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Hanson Family Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $107K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hanson Family Foundation's EIN?
Hanson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3750504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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