The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund
The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund is a private foundation located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and supports organizations working in areas including law, education, conservation, and social services.
The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund at a glance
In short: The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund gave $50 across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $1), top state District of Columbia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50
- -100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1
- -100.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1
- Total assets
- $1,143,331
- +3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4350, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone: (215) 808-6657
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alliance for Justice ($1). Together the top 10 received $10.
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 201 grants of 203 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to organizations in the District of Columbia (30%), Pennsylvania (26%), and New York (20%), followed by Maryland (4%) and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 50 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 0% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50 (2024) to $200K (2023). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $50.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Justice Washington, DC | General Support | $1 |
| American Constitution Society for Law & Policy WAShington, DC | General Purpose | $1 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | General Support | $1 |
| American Law Institute Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $1 |
| American Society of International Law WAShington, DC | General Purpose | $1 |
| Americans United for Sep of Church and State Washington, DC | General Support | $1 |
| The Ashley Bryan Center Islesford, ME | General Purpose | $1 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | general Support | $1 |
| Brenda's Cat Rescue Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $1 |
| CeaseFire PA Education Fund Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $1 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,143,331 | $42,901 | $50 | $50 | 50 | $50 | $42,901 | $51,961 |
| 2023 | $1,100,480 | $14,355 | $206,618 | $200,420 | 41 | $200,420 | $35,122 | $58,388 |
| 2022 | $1,292,743 | $21,683 | $176,709 | $169,475 | 40 | $169,475 | $41,161 | $67,900 |
| 2021 | $1,447,769 | $664,746 | $115,044 | $108,025 | 34 | $108,025 | $164,746 | $64,864 |
| 2020 | $885,325 | $42,147 | $102,132 | $96,600 | 38 | — | $42,147 | $53,909 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Alliance for Justice says it trains and educates nonprofits on advocacy and works to strengthen progressive movements; Hope Partnership for Education describes its work as serving families in eastern North Philadelphia through educational programs; and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation is among the listed grantees. Other recipients include organizations focused on international law, gun violence prevention, bird conservation, and youth and families in the child welfare system.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 50 grants totaling $50. Each grant was $1, so the smallest, median, and largest grant were all $1. Listed recipients include Alliance for Justice, American Constitution Society for Law & Policy, American Indian College Fund, American Law Institute, American Society of International Law, Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, and Chesapeake Bay Foundation; each received $1.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David A Hansell and Linda J Hansell as trustees.
The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David A. Hansell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda J. Hansell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund
How much does The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund give each year?
The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund gave $50 across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 41 grants.
What is The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund's typical grant size?
The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund's median grant in 2024 was $1, and its average grant was $1, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund give grants?
The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund's top state is District of Columbia, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (26%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (15 grants), Philadelphia, PA (10 grants) and New York, NY (8 grants).
Does The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund's largest grantees?
The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Alliance for Justice ($1), American Constitution Society for Law & Policy ($1) and American Indian College Fund ($1), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund?
The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (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.
What does The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund's EIN?
The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2225428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jeanne and Herbert Hansell Fund 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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