Hauenstein Foundation
Hauenstein Foundation is a private foundation, based in Howard City, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $290K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $33K.
Hauenstein Foundation at a glance
In short: Hauenstein Foundation gave $46K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,250
- -94.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,708
- -93.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $290,342
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hauenstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Central Lieutenancy ($20K). Together the top 6 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 18 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hauenstein Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 150% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2025) to $791K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Lieutenancy Riverside, IL | General Program | $20,000 |
| Saint Mary's Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Capital Campaigns | $10,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | General Program | $10,000 |
| St Bartholomew Catholic Church Newaygo, MI | Capital Campaigns | $4,000 |
| Shaefetousa Veterans and Friends Association Cleveland Heights, OH | General Program | $2,000 |
| Faith Hospice Grand Rapids, MI | General Program | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290,342 | $35,742 | $49,569 | $46,250 | 6 | $46,250 | $33,379 | $30,872 |
| 2024 | $304,169 | $234,897 | $801,568 | $790,500 | 7 | $793,116 | $229,560 | $41,048 |
| 2023 | $870,840 | $94,256 | $75,718 | $75,500 | 5 | $75,532 | $93,270 | $47,964 |
| 2022 | $852,302 | $19,148 | $37,051 | — | — | $35,020 | $18,057 | $49,303 |
| 2021 | $870,205 | $21,875 | $152,067 | — | — | $150,020 | $19,226 | $57,519 |
| 2020 | $1,000,397 | $21,323 | $102,120 | — | — | — | $21,173 | $56,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hauenstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hauenstein Foundation is led by Brian Hauenstein, President & Treasurer on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Hauenstein
President & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Dennis Leiber
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kayla Tolhurst
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: James G. Stahl (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Ralph D. Hauenstein (2020–2024) — President & Treasurer
- Former: William F. Roth (2020–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hauenstein Foundation
How much does Hauenstein Foundation give each year?
Hauenstein Foundation gave $46K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $791K across 7 grants.
What is Hauenstein Foundation's typical grant size?
Hauenstein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,708, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hauenstein Foundation give grants?
Hauenstein Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants).
Does Hauenstein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Hauenstein Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hauenstein Foundation's largest grantees?
Hauenstein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include North Central Lieutenancy ($20,000), Saint Mary's Foundation ($10,000) and Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hauenstein Foundation?
Hauenstein Foundation reported $290K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Hauenstein Foundation's EIN?
Hauenstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2898214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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