The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation
The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. It makes grants to charitable organizations and reports no direct charitable activities on its 2024 filing.
The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation gave $864K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Utah. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $864,287
- +179.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,008
- +179.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,950
- Total assets
- $3,038,479
- -9.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (12 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Utah (59% 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 Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1109 Hilltop Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 227-5081
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 7 Saints Donor Advised Fund ($508K). Together the top 10 received $803K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 155 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Virginia. In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah and 36% to recipients in Virginia; the remaining shares went to New York (2%), Texas (1%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 36 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 348% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 973% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2020) to $864K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $864K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Saints Donor Advised Fund Provo, UT | General Purposes of Donee | $507,500 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Charlottesville, VA | Ukraine Relief | $133,950 |
| Chesterton Academy Charlottesville, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $35,000 |
| Miller Center Charlottesville, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $30,000 |
| Dominican Friars Foundation New York, NY | General Purposes of Donee | $20,000 |
| Journey of Awesomeness Charlottesville, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $20,000 |
| Our Lady of the Angels Monastery Crozet, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $15,000 |
| St Anselm Institute Charlottesville, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $15,000 |
| The Institute for Family Studies Charlottesville, VA | General Purposes of Donee | $15,000 |
| Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Houston, TX | General Purposes of Donee | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,038,479 | $537,010 | $871,843 | $864,287 | 36 | $867,316 | $7,787 | $89,156 |
| 2023 | $3,369,149 | $516,743 | $318,846 | $309,673 | 36 | $312,386 | $10,283 | $87,527 |
| 2022 | $3,171,252 | $750,067 | $291,586 | $281,005 | 29 | $283,287 | — | $69,044 |
| 2021 | $2,712,771 | $1,065,911 | $204,359 | $192,770 | 30 | $194,645 | — | $32,853 |
| 2020 | $1,851,219 | $962 | $57,612 | $48,320 | 24 | — | — | $31,672 |
| 2019 | $1,907,869 | $150,187 | $166,741 | $157,325 | 21 | — | — | $33,643 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a church, educational and research organizations, and charitable and community organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: for example, Journey of Awesomeness says it raises money for people in need and seeks to build community through cycling; the Institute for Family Studies describes its work as research and public education intended to strengthen marriage and family life and advance children’s welfare; and Reston Study Center says it provides classes and mentoring for personal, spiritual, and professional development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $864,287. Grant amounts ranged from $40 to $507,500, with a median of $1,950. Its largest grants included $507,500 to 7 Saints Donor Advised Fund for general purposes of the donee; $133,950 to St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church for Ukraine relief; $35,000 to Chesterton Academy for general purposes of the donee; and $30,000 to Miller Center for general purposes of the donee.
Other 2024 grants included $20,000 each to Dominican Friars Foundation and Journey of Awesomeness; $15,000 each to Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, St Anselm Institute, and the Institute for Family Studies; and $10,000 each to Catholic Diocese of Richmond and International Neighbors Charlottesville.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew W Hantzmon as president/director and Jennie J Hantzmon as treasurer/secretary/director.
The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation is led by Matthew W. Hantzmon, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew W. Hantzmon
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennie J. Hantzmon
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation
How much does The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation give each year?
The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation gave $864K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $310K across 36 grants.
What is The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,950, and its average grant was $24,008, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation that year got $47K on average.
Where does The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation give grants?
The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (15 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include 7 Saints Donor Advised Fund ($507,500), St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church ($133,950) and Chesterton Academy ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation?
The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $867K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a church, educational and research organizations, and charitable and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1512784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Jennie and Matthew Hantzmon Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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