The Henshel Foundation
The Henshel Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $360K. Net investment income was $76K.
The Henshel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Henshel Foundation gave $360K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $360K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $360,400
- +28.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $360,400
- +28.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $360,400
- Total assets
- $2,104,051
- -12.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Henshel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Henshel Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 113% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $216K (2021) to $360K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached New York, NY | Charitable | $360,400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,104,051 | $131,877 | $418,180 | $360,400 | 1 | $362,311 | $76,008 | $319,236 |
| 2025 | $2,390,354 | $245,880 | $342,901 | $280,000 | 1 | $281,980 | $192,959 | $281,647 |
| 2024 | $2,487,375 | $596,124 | $353,864 | $305,816 | 1 | $307,671 | $553,236 | $262,900 |
| 2023 | $2,245,115 | $391,261 | $383,291 | $320,400 | 1 | $323,324 | $344,294 | $257,076 |
| 2022 | $2,237,145 | $635,747 | $341,095 | $287,300 | 1 | $288,742 | $583,394 | $261,415 |
| 2021 | $1,942,493 | $225,484 | $271,683 | $216,444 | 1 | — | $178,550 | $265,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henshel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $319K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Henshel Foundation is led by Patti J. Henshel, President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Patti J. Henshel
President
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dayle J. Henshel
Sect- Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joy A. Henshel (2021–2025) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Henshel Foundation
How much does The Henshel Foundation give each year?
The Henshel Foundation gave $360K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $280K across 1 grant.
How large is The Henshel Foundation?
The Henshel Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $362K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $319K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Henshel Foundation operate?
The Henshel Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Henshel Foundation's EIN?
The Henshel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6094082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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