The Hankins Foundation
The Hankins Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
The Hankins Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hankins Foundation gave $591K across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $590,750
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,088
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $5,783,299
- +17.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (9 of 63, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hankins Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O David Page 127 Public Square St, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 861-6115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hankins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western Reserve Academy ($30K). Together the top 10 received $211K.
Grant Size Distribution
282 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 282 grants of 282 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients. The remaining reported shares went to Texas (6%), Arizona (4%), Kansas (4%), and Arkansas (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hankins Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 63 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $297K (2021) to $591K (2025). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $591K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Reserve Academy Hudson, OH | General Support of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Cleveland Playhouse Cleveland, OH | General Support of the Organization | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Cleveland, OH | General Support of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Beech Brook Cleveland, OH | General Support of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging Cleveland, OH | General Support of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Circle Health Services Cleveland, OH | General Support of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Hathaway Brown School Shaker Heights, OH | General Support of the Organization | $20,000 |
| HonorHealth Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | General Support of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center Chagrin Falls, OH | General Support of the Organization | $16,000 |
| Achievement Centers for Children Cleveland, OH | General Support of the Organization | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,783,299 | $1,519,316 | $672,598 | $590,750 | 65 | $590,750 | $1,447,468 | $648,126 |
| 2024 | $4,936,380 | $914,494 | $676,366 | $561,500 | 57 | $561,500 | $809,628 | $603,961 |
| 2023 | $4,698,193 | $743,234 | $614,234 | $567,015 | 53 | $567,015 | $706,015 | $506,252 |
| 2022 | $4,571,097 | $382,077 | $525,470 | $514,000 | 53 | $514,000 | $380,307 | $485,306 |
| 2021 | $4,749,578 | $740,336 | $340,636 | $297,000 | 54 | $297,000 | $701,700 | $521,324 |
| 2020 | $4,351,372 | $347,602 | $445,909 | $408,000 | 56 | — | $317,193 | $411,712 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hankins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $648K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 65 grants totaling $590,750. Grants ranged from $750 to $30,000, with a median grant of $6,000. The largest listed grants included $30,000 to Western Reserve Academy; $25,000 to Cleveland Playhouse; and $20,000 each to the American Red Cross, Beech Brook, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, Circle Health Services, Hathaway Brown School, and HonorHealth Foundation.
The grantees’ own descriptions show support for organizations working in varied areas. Western Reserve Academy says its mission is to prepare students for learning and life. Beech Brook describes its work as helping children and families thrive, while Circle Health Services says it works to advance equity by healing, teaching, and inspiring individuals and families. HonorHealth Foundation says it advances HonorHealth’s mission through philanthropy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Suzanne Martin, Richard R Hollington Jr, Kristin M Lambeth, Michael Tarwater, and Lorie H Smith as trustees.
The Hankins Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristin M Lambeth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorie H Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tarwater
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard R Hollington Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Hankins Foundation
How much does The Hankins Foundation give each year?
The Hankins Foundation gave $591K across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $562K across 57 grants.
What is The Hankins Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hankins Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $9,088, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hankins Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Hankins Foundation give grants?
The Hankins Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (34 grants), Dallas, TX (7 grants), Hudson, OH (2 grants) and Chagrin Falls, OH (2 grants).
Does The Hankins Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Hankins Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hankins Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hankins Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Western Reserve Academy ($30,000), Cleveland Playhouse ($25,000) and American Red Cross ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hankins Foundation?
The Hankins Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $591K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $648K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Hankins Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hankins Foundation's EIN?
The Hankins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6565426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Hankins Foundation 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 September 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 June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hankins Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hankins-foundation-morg_b6b4897965914a9fa827c0a000351efc
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