The Hanley Family Foundation Inc
The Hanley Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. It supports U.S. charitable organizations focused on the diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, and other forms of substance use disorder (SUD).
The Hanley Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hanley Family Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $378K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,270,000
- +353.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $378,333
- +126.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $35,658,551
- +75.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (90% 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 Hanley Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation is not accepting letters of inquiry at this time and says to check its website in late 2026 for an update on when it may begin accepting them. Under its standard process, applicants begin with an online letter of inquiry; the foundation uses it to determine whether an application is appropriate and timely. The foundation’s filing says to request grant guidelines and information to be submitted. It considers one request from an applicant every 18 months; a prior recipient must wait 18 months after funding is completed before submitting another letter of inquiry. **Deadline:** Under the standard process, letters of inquiry are due July 31 for the first cycle and January 31 for the second; applications are due September 30 and March 31, respectively. The foundation is not currently accepting letters of inquiry.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Hanley
Mailing address: 485 Winfield Glen Court, Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: (404) 351-2262
Website: HTTP://WWW.HANLEYFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hanley Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hanley Center Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 6 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 42 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it makes grants to qualifying organizations in the United States and has funded organizations across the country. In 2025, Florida received 90% of grant dollars, followed by North Carolina (4%), Michigan (2%), Georgia (2%), and New Hampshire (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Hanley Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 363% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 168% 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 $438K (2021) to $2.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hanley Center Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $2,050,000 |
| Trosa Inc Durham, NC | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Great Lakes Recovery Centers Ishpeming, MI | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Harbor Homes Inc Nashua, NH | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| No Longer Bound Woodstock, GA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Lifegate Counseling Center Atlanta, GA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
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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 | $35,658,551 | $17,949,836 | $2,606,779 | $2,270,000 | 6 | $2,393,362 | $3,826,206 | $1,424,078 |
| 2024 | $20,315,494 | $1,361,532 | $734,591 | $501,000 | 3 | $619,066 | $1,256,696 | $611,763 |
| 2023 | $19,688,553 | $860,226 | $780,858 | $564,000 | 13 | $675,934 | $769,005 | $568,080 |
| 2022 | $19,681,357 | $1,089,400 | $720,654 | $490,500 | 11 | $608,734 | $985,807 | $663,347 |
| 2021 | $19,312,611 | $696,197 | $648,057 | $438,000 | 9 | — | $599,056 | $607,641 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hanley Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations engaged in diagnosing and treating SUD. It says opportunities to support new or expanding programs that allow more people to seek recovery are particularly attractive. Applicants must be public charities exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and qualify under Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3). The foundation says it does not currently fund organizations whose primary focus is medical research, prevention or education programs, or public policy related to SUD.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied approaches to recovery. Hanley Center Foundation describes its work as treatment and recovery support alongside prevention and advocacy; Great Lakes Recovery Centers says it aims to empower recovery and help create healthy communities; and No Longer Bound describes a state-licensed, faith-based inpatient program for men with substance use disorder. Harbor Homes describes providing housing and healthcare, while Lifegate Counseling Center describes offering faith-sensitive services and family life education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported six grants totaling $2,270,000. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $2,050,000, with a median of $37,500. All six listed grants were designated for general purposes:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John W. Hanley Jr. as chairman; Michael James Hanley as president and treasurer; Linda Hanley as vice president and secretary; and Susan H. Myers, Amy H. Rothermel, Dr. George Stickney, Lara Stickney, Stephen Roegiers, Sondra Hanley, and Kristin Richman as directors.
The Hanley Family Foundation Inc is led by Michael James Hanley, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael James Hanley
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$90K (2021) → $90K (2025)
John W. Hanley Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy H. Rothermel
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Stickney
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Ross Hanley
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Richman
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lara Stickney
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael James Hanley Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sondra Hanley
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Roegiers
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan H. Myers
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Hanley Shilling
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Hanley
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrew Rothermel (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mary Jane Hanley (2021–2024) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $90K, to Michael James Hanley (President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Hanley Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Hanley Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hanley Family Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $501K across 3 grants.
What is The Hanley Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hanley Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $37,500, and its average grant was $378,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hanley Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hanley Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Hanley Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hanley Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hanley Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hanley Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hanley Center Foundation ($2,050,000), Trosa Inc ($100,000) and Great Lakes Recovery Centers ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hanley Family Foundation Inc?
The Hanley Family Foundation Inc reported $35.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hanley Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation supports organizations engaged in diagnosing and treating SUD. It says opportunities to support new or expanding programs that allow more people to seek recovery are particularly attractive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hanley Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation is not accepting letters of inquiry at this time and says to check its website in late 2026 for an update on when it may begin accepting them. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hanley Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hanley Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2745187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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