John W Hancock Foundation
The John W Hancock Foundation is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California. In 2024, it reported grants to charitable organizations, most of them in California, including arts, cultural, health, environmental, and community organizations.
John W Hancock Foundation at a glance
In short: John W Hancock Foundation gave $70K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,010
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,059
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $356,603
- -13.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (6 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John W Hancock Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 192 Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803
Phone: (562) 598-3351
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John W Hancock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Long Beach Symphony ($31K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 167 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Iowa, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Tennessee, each accounting for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John W Hancock Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 34 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $450; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $225 repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $88K (2022). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Symphony Long Beach, CA | Support | $30,500 |
| Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, CA | Support | $7,640 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Rancho Los Cerritos Long Beach, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Red Bucket Equine Rescue Chino Hills, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Children Today Long Beach, CA | Support | $2,500 |
| Algalita Marine Research Foundation Long Beach, CA | Support | $1,000 |
| ALS Association Boone, IA | Support | $1,000 |
| Long Beach Public Library Foundation Long Beach, CA | Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $356,603 | $27,318 | $84,680 | $70,010 | 34 | $70,010 | $27,318 | $63,639 |
| 2023 | $413,965 | $95,539 | $63,975 | $61,260 | 34 | $61,260 | $27,849 | $64,932 |
| 2022 | $382,401 | $96,662 | $96,799 | $87,766 | 27 | $87,766 | $45,596 | $59,236 |
| 2021 | $403,538 | $28,297 | $48,828 | $40,325 | 37 | $40,325 | $25,853 | $65,525 |
| 2020 | $403,069 | $27,270 | $33,815 | $27,865 | 35 | — | $27,270 | $60,832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John W Hancock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several areas. For example, the Aquarium of the Pacific describes its mission as fostering “a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship” for the Pacific Ocean and its ecosystems. City of Hope says its mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes, while Children Today describes providing trauma-informed child development, preschool, and family support to families experiencing homelessness and/or maltreatment. The Long Beach Public Library Foundation says it supports the library and encourages literacy and education in the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $70,010. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $30,500, with a median of $250. In 2023, it reported 34 grants totaling $61,260. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 34 grants totaling $70,010.
The largest 2024 grant was $30,500 to Long Beach Symphony. Other notable awards included $7,640 to Hollywood Bowl and $5,000 each to Aquarium of the Pacific, City of Hope, Rancho Los Cerritos, and Red Bucket Equine Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John W Hancock III is listed as foundation manager on the 2024 filing.
John W Hancock Foundation's only listed officer is John W. Hancock III, Foundation Manager on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
John W. Hancock III
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 John W Hancock Foundation
How much does John W Hancock Foundation give each year?
John W Hancock Foundation gave $70K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 34 grants.
What is John W Hancock Foundation's typical grant size?
John W Hancock Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $2,059, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John W Hancock Foundation that year got $450 on average.
Where does John W Hancock Foundation give grants?
John W Hancock Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (13 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does John W Hancock Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on John W Hancock Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (34 grants).
Who are John W Hancock Foundation's largest grantees?
John W Hancock Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Long Beach Symphony ($30,500), Hollywood Bowl ($7,640) and Aquarium of the Pacific ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John W Hancock Foundation?
John W Hancock Foundation reported $357K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John W Hancock Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John W Hancock Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John W Hancock Foundation's EIN?
John W Hancock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2554914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John W Hancock Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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