R S Hansen Foundation Inc
R S Hansen Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Chanhassen, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $675K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $65K.
R S Hansen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: R S Hansen Foundation Inc gave $30K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,100
- +41.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,020
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $674,880
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who R S Hansen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gustavus Heritage Scholarship ($16K). Together the top 5 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How R S Hansen Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $38K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gustavus Heritage Scholarship Saint Peter, MN | Program Support | $15,800 |
| Father Pierz Catholic School Pierz, MN | Program Support | $12,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Mount Calvary Church Excelsior, MN | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Northern Lights Opera Park Rapids, MN | Program Support | $300 |
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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 | $674,880 | $78,111 | $48,362 | $30,100 | 5 | $34,900 | $64,511 | $37,882 |
| 2023 | $645,131 | $49,975 | $40,188 | $21,250 | 3 | $26,881 | $35,748 | $35,015 |
| 2022 | $635,344 | $20,676 | $58,844 | $38,325 | 4 | $44,850 | $6,679 | $36,150 |
| 2021 | $673,512 | $89,509 | $55,072 | $33,825 | 7 | $35,032 | $73,562 | $40,556 |
| 2020 | $639,075 | $62,206 | $48,209 | $33,825 | 7 | — | $48,599 | $34,874 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R S Hansen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
R S Hansen Foundation Inc is led by Gary Hansen, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Hansen
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Sue Hansen
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Richard Davis (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 21322
- Former: Robert Hansen (2020–2022) — President · Filing note: Thru 72722
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 R S Hansen Foundation Inc
How much does R S Hansen Foundation Inc give each year?
R S Hansen Foundation Inc gave $30K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 3 grants.
What is R S Hansen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
R S Hansen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,020, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does R S Hansen Foundation Inc give grants?
R S Hansen Foundation Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does R S Hansen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on R S Hansen Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (5 grants).
Who are R S Hansen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
R S Hansen Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Gustavus Heritage Scholarship ($15,800), Father Pierz Catholic School ($12,000) and Tunnel to Towers ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R S Hansen Foundation Inc?
R S Hansen Foundation Inc reported $675K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (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 R S Hansen Foundation Inc's EIN?
R S Hansen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1699283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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