Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation
The Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation is a private foundation based in Beulah, Colorado. Its 2025 grants included scholarships for Colorado students and a large “balance of funds” grant to the Southern Colorado Community Foundation.
Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation at a glance
In short: Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation gave $965K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $161K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $965,205
- +1910.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $160,868
- +3921.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Primary geography
- Colorado (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.
How to apply to Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists June 1 for the fall semester and November 15 for the spring semester. Both dates are past for 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists June 1 for the fall semester and November 15 for the spring semester.
- Contact
Application contact: The Hanson Foundation
Mailing address: P O Box 131, Beulah, CO 81023
Phone: (719) 485-3666
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southern Colorado Community Foundat ($941K).
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($24,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 58 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. The 2024 filing’s stated eligibility restrictions refer to Pueblo City or County residents and institutions within Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2231% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 266% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2023) to $965K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $965K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Colorado Community Foundat Pueblo, CO | Balance of Funds | $941,205 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $24,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets were not provided for 2025.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $8,913 | $966,527 | $965,205 | 6 | $965,205 | $32,316 | — |
| 2024 | $957,614 | $667,026 | $49,851 | $48,000 | 12 | $48,000 | $25,987 | $18,061 |
| 2023 | $718,636 | $53,611 | $33,596 | $32,500 | 13 | $32,500 | $52,626 | $33,095 |
| 2022 | $790,087 | $51,352 | $44,961 | $41,400 | 13 | $41,400 | $50,447 | $40,069 |
| 2021 | $783,696 | $94,219 | $42,959 | $42,025 | 14 | — | $93,285 | $35,817 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for scholarships, including contributions to universities and a flight school, as well as a “balance of funds” grant to the Southern Colorado Community Foundation.
The Southern Colorado Community Foundation describes its mission as enhancing quality of life and promoting philanthropy through leadership, resources, and traditions. Colorado State University describes CSU Strata as supporting the Colorado State University System’s research and educational efforts. Colorado Mesa University describes its foundation as administering property and making expenditures for the university’s benefit.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $965,205 through 6 grants. The median grant was $4,500; awards ranged from $1,500 to $941,205. The largest grants listed were $941,205 to the Southern Colorado Community Foundation for “balance of funds,” $10,500 to CSU Pueblo Foundation for a scholarship contribution, and $4,500 each to Colorado State University and Colorado Mesa University for scholarships.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. That filing lists an application form, a letter from a teacher or counselor, factual information about academic achievements and school activities, and an official transcript. Its stated restrictions are for 501(c)(3) organizations and Pueblo City or County residents qualified to attend a university, college, community college, or junior college within Colorado. These instructions are from a filing marked as the final return and should not be treated as a current application cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists:
- Kathleen Petkosek — President
- Ted R Clair — Vice President
- Scott Bacon — Secretary/Treasurer
- Kris Allen — Director
- Sandy Taylor — Director
Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation is led by Kathleen Petkosek, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen Petkosek
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kris Allen
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sandy Taylor
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ted R. Clair
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Scott Bacon
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Catherine E. Halcomb (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jerry R. Wahl (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation
How much does Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation give each year?
Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation gave $965K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 12 grants.
What is Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation's typical grant size?
Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $160,868, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation give grants?
Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What does Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for scholarships, including contributions to universities and a flight school, as well as a “balance of funds” grant to the Southern Colorado Community Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation?
Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation's EIN?
Maudeen & E L Hanson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1150453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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