Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation
Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 8 grants totaling $744K. Net investment income was $3K.
Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation gave $744K across 8 grants in 2020 (avg $93K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $743,500
- +85.9% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 8
- +700.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $92,938
- -76.8% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Spectrum Hospital ($400K). Together the top 8 received $744K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2019) to $744K (2020). In 2020 it made 8 grants totaling $744K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Hospital Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $400,000 |
| Lagrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $110,000 |
| Frederik Meijer Gardens Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $107,000 |
| Rockford Education Foundation Rockford, MI | General Support | $50,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Paws with a Cause Wayland, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| San Juan Diego Academy Wyoming, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Pilgrim Manor Community Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-33,125 | $745,722 | $743,500 | 8 | $2,865 | $27,091 |
| 2019 | $778,847 | $-243,038 | $401,470 | $400,000 | 1 | $10,621 | $48,713 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation is led by Shirley A. Balk, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Shirley A. Balk
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James Balk II
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James H. Balk
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Martin A. Balk
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steven J. Balk
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation
How much does Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation give each year?
Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation gave $744K across 8 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $400K across 1 grant.
What is Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $37,500, and its average grant was $92,938, across 8 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation give grants?
Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (5 grants).
Does Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Spectrum Hospital ($400,000), Lagrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church ($110,000) and Frederik Meijer Gardens ($107,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Jens and Maureen Hansen Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3220087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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