Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat
The Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2024, it made 33 grants totaling $122,300, with listed purposes including charitable need and assistance with medical bills and other hardships.
Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat at a glance
In short: Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat gave $122K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $122,300
- +209.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +230.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,706
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,527,936
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a written application and states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. It names no deadline and states no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Ann Clawson
Mailing address: PO Box 9672, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Phone: (801) 560-9341
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hatota Tehiva ($7K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($38,300), which are not listed by name.
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
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat gives
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $122K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hatota Tehiva Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable Need | $7,000 |
| Ouelesebougou Allince Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable Need | $5,000 |
| Cecilia Mahimana Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable Need | $5,000 |
| ELM Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable Need | $5,000 |
| Anne Rowe Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable Need | $5,000 |
| Lori Compton Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable Need | $5,000 |
| Papua New Guinea Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable Need | $5,000 |
| Sheilla Ashworth Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable Need | $5,000 |
| 9 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $38,300 |
| Teisha Butler and Kari Crai Salt Lake City, UT | Death of Husband and lost job bills | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,527,936 | $273,111 | $132,960 | $122,300 | 33 | $119,300 | $259,451 | $107,603 |
| 2023 | $1,410,437 | $104,901 | $15,313 | $39,500 | 10 | $39,500 | $89,684 | $64,807 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat reported a distributable amount of $108K 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
The available filing information does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for individuals and organizations. Among the organizations supported, The Inn Between describes its work as providing end-of-life and medical respite housing for medically compromised adults experiencing homelessness; Crossroads Urban Center says it provides food, clothing, and housing assistance to low-income individuals and minorities. Other grantees describe work in children’s services, employment support for low-income women, youth programs, and social rehabilitation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $122,300. Grants ranged from $300 to $7,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed award was $7,000 to Hatota Tehiva for charitable need. Other listed $5,000 awards included grants to the Ouelesebougou Allince, Cecilia Mahimana, ELM Foundation, and Anne Rowe, among others. Organization grants included $3,000 to The Inn Between and Kids on the Move Inc, and $2,000 each to Crossroads Urban Center, People Helping People, and the Ron McBride Foundation Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Baird as manager and Spencer Clawson as treasurer.
Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Baird MANAGER
Manager
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Spencer Clawson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat
How much does Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat give each year?
Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat gave $122K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 10 grants.
What is Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat's typical grant size?
Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,706, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat give grants?
Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (24 grants).
Does Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Need" (13 grants).
Who are Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat's largest grantees?
Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat's largest 2024 grantees include Hatota Tehiva ($7,000), Ouelesebougou Allince ($5,000) and Cecilia Mahimana ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($38,300), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat?
Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for individuals and organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat?
The filing lists a written application and states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat's EIN?
Marion D and Maxine C Hanks Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0503758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2023–2024
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