J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr
J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $116K.
J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr at a glance
In short: J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr gave $83K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,000
- -27.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,833
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,695,177
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% 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 J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Childrens Minnesota ($25K). Together the top 6 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $142K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Minnesota Edina, MN | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Gillette Childrens Hospital Fdn St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $23,000 |
| Regions Hospital Foundation St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $12,500 |
| Courage Kenny Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Can Do Canines New Hope, MN | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Home for Life Stillwater, MN | General Operating | $7,500 |
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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 | $1,695,177 | $145,757 | $122,062 | $83,000 | 6 | $91,366 | $116,492 | $107,613 |
| 2024 | $1,672,309 | $135,733 | $151,919 | $115,000 | 8 | $123,109 | $107,960 | $101,807 |
| 2023 | $1,688,605 | $86,242 | $174,495 | $142,000 | 8 | $149,553 | $57,360 | $94,436 |
| 2022 | $1,776,861 | $52,939 | $166,217 | $124,000 | 10 | $131,882 | $27,108 | $97,755 |
| 2021 | $1,890,144 | $360,851 | $158,074 | $118,500 | 11 | $127,491 | $330,432 | $116,980 |
| 2020 | $1,687,494 | $76,366 | $100,649 | $65,000 | 8 | — | $49,151 | $104,061 |
| 2019 | $1,713,745 | $146,940 | $128,469 | $86,000 | 11 | — | $120,110 | $101,968 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$33K (2019) → $34K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $34K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr
How much does J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr give each year?
J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr gave $83K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $115K across 8 grants.
What is J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr's typical grant size?
J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr give grants?
J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr's largest grantees?
J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Childrens Minnesota ($25,000), Gillette Childrens Hospital Fdn ($23,000) and Regions Hospital Foundation ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr?
J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (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 is J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr's EIN?
J Elmer and Esther Hansman Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6505872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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