The Hanger Charitable Foundation
The Hanger Charitable Foundation is an Austin, Texas-based public charity that supports U.S. nonprofit organizations serving people with physical challenges. Its work includes annual grants for qualifying organizations and scholarships supporting students entering the orthotics and prosthetics profession.
The Hanger Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hanger Charitable Foundation gave $273K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state Maine. 79% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $273,400
- -31.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,529
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,100
- Total assets
- $1,649,429
- +23.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 79% first-time grantees (11 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hanger Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
-
Applicants must complete the foundation’s grant application process.
- Review Cycle
- The 2027 Empowerment Grant and 2027 Veteran Grant listings give a deadline of June 12, 2026. That deadline has passed. The foundation’s scholarship page says the John Daniel Shay Memorial Scholarship application period runs annually from January 15 to April 15 and identifies the application as closed.
- Deadline
- The 2027 Empowerment Grant and 2027 Veteran Grant listings give a deadline of June 12, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10910 Domain Drive Ste 300, Austin, TX 78758
Phone: (512) 777-3800
Website: https://hangerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Hanger Charitable Foundation
Empowerment Grants
The Hanger Charitable Foundation
Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Hanger Foundation Scholarship
The Hanger Charitable Foundation
Amount
Up to $10,000 per year
Deadline
Deadline not published
John Daniel Shay Memorial Scholarship
The Hanger Charitable Foundation
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Hanger Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp No Limits ($120K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 48 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grant guidelines specify U.S. organizations serving people with physical challenges in need. In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Maine (44%), Pennsylvania (15%), Illinois (10%), Texas (8%), and Alabama (7%), with additional grants to recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hanger Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
79%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 14 grantees (79%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $162K (2022) to $402K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $273K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp No Limits Wales, ME | GRANT | $120,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Kennesaw University Kennesaw, GA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Salus University Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Enhancing Skills for Life Houston, TX | GRANT | $9,000 |
| The QL Plus Program McLean, VA | GRANTS | $7,200 |
| Scolios-US Metairie, LA | GRANT | $6,800 |
| Combat Wounded Veteran Challenge Sarasota, FL | GRANT | $6,400 |
Ready to take the next step with The Hanger Charitable Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that the foundation had no employees and that certain reported amounts represented reimbursements to Hanger Inc.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,649,429 | $832,011 | $608,385 | $273,400 | 14 | $66,464 |
| 2023 | $1,334,446 | $601,526 | $705,586 | $401,500 | 20 | $37,150 |
| 2022 | $1,288,946 | $1,154,863 | $540,383 | $162,166 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | $694,784 | $258,273 | $472,813 | $205,000 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | $852,747 | $802,610 | $51,692 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance communities by supporting 501(c)(3) organizations that help people with physical challenges live life as fully as possible. Its grant guidelines identify rehabilitation and support services for related illnesses or trauma, including stroke, sports injuries, and combat-related injuries, as well as athletic programs, social activities, and events for people with physical challenges. The foundation gives special emphasis to people with limb loss or limb difference and veterans.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented among grantees. No Limits Foundation describes its mission as educating and empowering young people with limb loss and their families. Enhancing Skills for Life says it educates, empowers, and connects people living without both hands, both arms, or all four limbs. Kinetic Kids says it enriches the lives of children with special needs and their families through adapted sports, fine arts, and educational programs.
The foundation also supports O&P students through scholarships. Its John Daniel Shay Memorial Scholarship is for students in the second year of an accredited O&P master’s program who meet the stated U.S. residency, leadership, and academic requirements.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $273,400. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $120,000, with a median of $8,100. The largest listed grant was $120,000 to Camp No Limits in Wales, Maine. Other listed awards included $20,000 scholarships to Alabama State University Foundation, Kennesaw University, Northwestern University, Salus University, and the University of Pittsburgh. The filing also listed $9,000 to Enhancing Skills for Life and $6,000 to Kinetic Kids Inc.
The foundation’s website describes its Empowerment Grants as annual opportunities for U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations meeting its guidelines. Grants are currently one-year awards. The foundation says operating expenses may account for no more than 15% of a grant and must be connected to a funded project or program. It does not fund seed or pilot funding, capacity building, capital campaigns, individuals, endowments, or political organizations. Its filing says grants are expected to be spent on the requested purpose, with recipients providing pictures and a report on how funds were spent. Scholarship awards are given to universities to cover tuition costs of students they select.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rachel Kubicki as Executive Director, Scott Rowe as President, David Carrion as Treasurer, John Lacouture as Secretary, and Pete Stoy as Chairman. It also lists Tom Hartman, Thomas Kiraly, Kelsey Troy, and Moe Kenney as directors.
The Hanger Charitable Foundation is led by Scott Rowe, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Rowe
President
President → President & Director, 2021
President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Stoy
Chairman
Chairman Ma → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Hartman
Director Ja
Director & Secretary → Director, 2021
Director → Director Ja, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Kiraly
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Troy
Director
Director Ma → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moe Kenney
Director Ju
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Kubicki
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2022
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$149K (2022) → $158K (2024)
David Carrion
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lacouture
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Heather Klein (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Keri Jolly (2020–2023) — Director Ja
- Former: Vinit Asar (2020–2023) — Chairman Ja
- Former: Gloria Gonzales-Dholakia (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Tom Kiraly (2021) — Director
- Former: Jobie Williams (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $158K, to Rachel Kubicki (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about The Hanger Charitable Foundation
How much does The Hanger Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Hanger Charitable Foundation gave $273K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $402K across 20 grants.
What is The Hanger Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hanger Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,100, and its average grant was $19,529, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hanger Charitable Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Hanger Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Hanger Charitable Foundation's top state is Maine, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (15%) and Illinois (10%).
Does The Hanger Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Hanger Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (7 grants) and "Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are The Hanger Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hanger Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Camp No Limits ($120,000), Kennesaw University ($20,000) and Northwestern University ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hanger Charitable Foundation?
The Hanger Charitable Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $832K.
What does The Hanger Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance communities by supporting 501(c)(3) organizations that help people with physical challenges live life as fully as possible. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hanger Charitable Foundation?
Applicants must complete the foundation’s grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hanger Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Hanger Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3374716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Hanger Charitable Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Move United
Rockville, MD
Move United funds community adaptive sports programs and equipment, training, and related direct expenses through grants to member organizations serving people with disabilities. Its FAQ says awards generally average $5,000–$10,000, while its 2025 grant median was about $19,900; its network spans 45 states and the District of Columbia. It announces grant opportunities on a rolling basis for member organizations.
Assets
$7.0M
Grants
86
Total Given
$2.3M
IBM International Foundation
Armonk, NY
The IBM International Foundation funds education and workforce programs that build 21st-century and technology job skills, including initiatives for underserved students and job seekers. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $8.48 million, with a median of $100,000, and went to organizations across several U.S. states, especially Delaware and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$357.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$11.7M
Christopher Reeve Foundation
Short Hills, NJ
The Christopher Reeve Foundation funds spinal cord injury research and projects that improve access, independence, inclusion, and health for people affected by paralysis. Its Quality of Life grants are for U.S. projects and typically range from $5,000 to $50,000, with a reported median grant of $24,800. Applications are submitted through its online grants portal; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$30.9M
Grants
145
Total Given
$3.9M
McKesson Foundation Inc
Dallas, TX
The McKesson Foundation funds cancer support and care, healthcare workforce pathways, and emergency response, with grants mainly supporting organizations in the United States and Canada. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, though amounts ranged from $10,000 to about $2.47 million. Its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, while its application page describes an online application process with stated submission windows.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
76
Total Given
$16.6M
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Hanger Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hanger-charitable-foundation-morg_0250c0787f774129b1b71deeec080810
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_263374716_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Hanger Charitable Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-hanger-charitable-foundation-morg_0250c0787f774129b1b71deeec080810},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-14. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Hanger Charitable Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Hanger Charitable Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?