The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation
The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations including schools, conservation organizations, community foundations, and organizations working in civic engagement, education, and athletics.
The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation gave $306K across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $306,250
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,469
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $7,117,660
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (15 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (41% 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 Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northern Light School ($26K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
259 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 252 grants of 259 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (41%), Tennessee (10%), Washington, DC (10%), Pennsylvania (10%), and Texas (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 52 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 $266K (2021) to $338K (2023). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $306K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Waterfowl Association Roseville, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| El Paso Community Foundation El Paso, TX | PEACE Punta Mita | $25,000 |
| Independent Womens Forum Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Northern Light School Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Salisbury School Inc Salisbury, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Hill School Pottstown, PA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American National Red Cross San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stanford University - GSB Stanford, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 10000 Degrees San Rafael, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $7,117,660 | $405,030 | $398,331 | $306,250 | 56 | $343,343 | $252,942 | $402,241 |
| 2023 | $7,110,961 | $422,590 | $427,274 | $337,500 | 53 | $371,797 | $180,296 | $359,803 |
| 2022 | $7,115,645 | $439,536 | $380,429 | $337,000 | 54 | $371,879 | $159,642 | $355,757 |
| 2021 | $7,056,538 | $839,891 | $310,405 | $265,500 | 49 | $305,085 | $614,721 | $363,193 |
| 2020 | $6,527,052 | $777,375 | $311,419 | $273,000 | 47 | — | $167,867 | $323,122 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $402K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, California Waterfowl Association describes its work as protecting waterfowl conservation and hunting in California through advocacy, education, and habitat stewardship. 10,000 Degrees says it helps students from low-income backgrounds access and complete higher education, while Challenged Athletes Foundation describes its mission as supporting people with physical disabilities in pursuing active lifestyles and competitive athletics.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $306,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500.
Among the largest grants were $25,000 each to California Waterfowl Association, Ducks Unlimited, El Paso Community Foundation, Independent Women’s Forum, Northern Light School, Salisbury School Inc., and The Hill School. The filing lists the grants to Independent Women’s Forum and the schools as general and unrestricted; the El Paso Community Foundation grant was for PEACE Punta Mita. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to the American National Red Cross and Stanford University - GSB, and $5,000 each to 10,000 Degrees, Challenged Athletes Inc., and Juma Ventures.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robin Hauser (director and secretary), W Kurt Hauser (president, director, and treasurer), Victoria Hauser Winnick (director), Amy Knudsen (director), Holland Reynolds (director), and Mary Winnick (director).
The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation is led by W Kurt Hauser, President, Director & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
W Kurt Hauser
President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Knudsen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holland Reynolds
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Hauser
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Hauser Winnick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Winnick
Director
On filings since 2023
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 Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation
How much does The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation give each year?
The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation gave $306K across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $338K across 53 grants.
What is The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,469, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation give grants?
The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation's top state is California, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (10%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (8 grants), Park City, UT (6 grants), Ketchum, ID (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Northern Light School ($26,000 across 2 grants), California Waterfowl Association ($25,000) and Ducks Unlimited ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation?
The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $343K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $402K (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 Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation's EIN?
The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5174415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kurt and Julie Hauser 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.
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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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