The Hanafin Foundation Inc
The Hanafin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Annandale, New Jersey. In its 2025 filing, it reported 10 grants totaling $243,399 to charitable organizations and an individual recipient, for purposes including scholarships, education and training, a therapeutic riding program, and museum and library activities.
The Hanafin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hanafin Foundation Inc gave $243K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $243,399
- +28.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,340
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,200
- Total assets
- $3,181,808
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Hanafin Foundation Inc
- 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: PO Box 91, Annandale, NJ 08801
Phone: (908) 735-6389
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hanafin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Diocese of Metuchen ($65K across 2 grants). Together the top 6 received $150K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($93,399), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 35 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (40%), Pennsylvania (29%), Washington, D.C. (12%), Virginia (10%), and Connecticut (6%). The listed grants also include a $5,000 award to Turner Public Library in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Hanafin Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2024) to $243K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $243K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $93,399 |
| Diocese of Metuchen Metuchen, NJ | Elizabeth Johantgen Scholarship | $35,000 |
| DC Burn Foundation Washington, DC | Education and Advanced Burn Care Training | $30,000 |
| Diocese of Metuchen Metuchen, NJ | Foundation for Catholic Education | $30,000 |
| Equi-Kids Virginia Beach, VA | Therapeutic Riding Program | $25,000 |
| Children's Day School Riverside, CT | Facility Improvements, Student Scholarships, Library Books, Classroom Resources | $15,000 |
| Red Mill Museum Village Clinton, NJ | Artifact Lab | $10,000 |
| Turner Public Library Turner, ME | Educational Club Programming | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,181,808 | $224,013 | $298,515 | $243,399 | 10 | $245,177 | $173,863 | $175,628 |
| 2024 | $3,256,310 | $216,054 | $243,745 | $189,600 | 8 | $191,668 | $166,428 | $171,288 |
| 2023 | $3,251,057 | $77,692 | $259,317 | $205,672 | 8 | $208,230 | $51,327 | $168,327 |
| 2022 | $3,432,682 | $12,885 | $263,311 | $215,000 | 5 | $215,000 | $156,403 | — |
| 2021 | $3,499,922 | $119,021 | $257,472 | $205,000 | 4 | $205,000 | $211,408 | — |
| 2020 | $3,499,395 | $139,848 | $259,874 | $209,953 | 6 | — | $186,404 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hanafin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $176K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarships and tuition assistance, education and advanced burn care training, therapeutic riding, college readiness, museum activities, library programming, and school resources.
Grantees describe a range of services in their own terms. Children’s Day School says it provides an age-appropriate social and educational experience for infants and children from six weeks to five years old. The Red Mill Museum Village says it seeks to preserve and present the social, agricultural, and industrial heritage of Hunterdon County and the surrounding area. Turner Public Library says it designs its services and collection to accommodate and advance the interests of its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $243,399. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $24,200. The largest awards included $50,000 to an individual recipient High School for tuition assistance scholarships for juniors and seniors from single-parent families; $35,000 to the Diocese of Metuchen for the Elizabeth Johantgen Scholarship; $30,000 to DC Burn Foundation for education and advanced burn care training; and $30,000 to the Diocese of Metuchen for the Foundation for Catholic Education.
Other listed grants included $25,000 to Equi-Kids for a therapeutic riding program, $20,000 to an individual recipient & Technical High School for scholarships, $15,000 to Children’s Day School for facility improvements and student and classroom resources, $10,000 to Red Mill Museum Village for an artifact lab, and $5,000 to Turner Public Library for educational club programming. The filing also lists a $23,399 grant to an individual recipient for college readiness. Separately, an individual recipient reports receiving $23,399 in 2025 and describes its mission as providing guidance, mentoring, and support for at-risk youth and young adults.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chelsey F Hanafin as chairman of the board, Jeanette H Frey as president, Danielle Whalen as vice president/secretary, and Kay Chastonguay as vice president/treasurer.
The Hanafin Foundation Inc is led by Jeanette H. Frey, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeanette H. Frey
President
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsey F. Hanafin
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Whalen
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Chastonguay
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Edward Elliot (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth Kukla (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ellen Hanafin (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Erika Hanafin (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Hanafin Foundation Inc
How much does The Hanafin Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hanafin Foundation Inc gave $243K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $190K across 8 grants.
What is The Hanafin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hanafin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $24,200, and its average grant was $24,340, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hanafin Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hanafin Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (29%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Metuchen, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Hanafin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Hanafin Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Hanafin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hanafin Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Diocese of Metuchen ($65,000 across 2 grants), DC Burn Foundation ($30,000) and Equi-Kids ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($93,399), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hanafin Foundation Inc?
The Hanafin Foundation Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hanafin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarships and tuition assistance, education and advanced burn care training, therapeutic riding, college readiness, museum activities, library programming, and school resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hanafin Foundation Inc?
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 The Hanafin Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hanafin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3264870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Hanafin Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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