The Hansel Foundation
To fund, support, and advocate for pit bull-type dogs across the united states.
The Hansel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hansel Foundation gave $38K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $9,500
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $393,514
- Primary geography
- Texas (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Hansel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Emancipet ($10K). Together the top 4 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emancipet Austin, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| One Tail at a Time Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| My Pit Bull Is Family Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Every Last One Rescue New York, NY | General Support | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $393,514 | $412,081 | $93,108 | $38,000 | 4 | $12,226 |
| 2024 | — | $142,039 | $80,286 | — | — | — |
About The Hansel Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Hansel Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Reston, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $394K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hansel Foundation is led by Katy B. Herman, President & Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katy B. Herman
President & Director
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Margaret D. Herman
Secretary\director
Secretary & Director → Secretary\director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sidney N. Herman
Treasurer\director
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer\director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rockney W. Hudson
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $2K, to Katy B Herman (President/Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Hansel Foundation
How much does The Hansel Foundation give each year?
The Hansel Foundation gave $38K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is The Hansel Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hansel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Hansel Foundation give grants?
The Hansel Foundation's top state is Texas, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (26%) and Minnesota (26%).
Does The Hansel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hansel Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Hansel Foundation?
The Hansel Foundation reported $394K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $412K.
What is The Hansel Foundation?
The Hansel Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Reston, VA. It holds $394K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Hansel Foundation's EIN?
The Hansel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-4006212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
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