The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation
The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to educational, cultural, environmental, humanitarian, and other organizations.
The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation gave $131K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,759
- +72.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,887
- +119.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $145,018
- -13.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% 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 Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Apply by letter; the filing lists no deadline. Awards are based on needs as determined by committees.
- Contact
Application contact: The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundat
Mailing address: 736 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 245-9060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbia University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 58 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The filing also lists recipients in Indiana and Nebraska, each receiving 1% of grant dollars, and recipients in Washington, DC, and Montana, each receiving 0% when rounded as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $600; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $600 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 141% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $34K (2020) to $131K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | To provide funds to help the school of arts educational programs | $100,000 |
| Miscellaneous Donees Under 5000 Each New York, NY | For Donee's Exempt Purposes | $17,059 |
| Laboratory for Icon & Idiom New York, NY | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $5,100 |
| Film Forum New York, NY | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project Carmel, IN | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $1,100 |
| Arbor Day Foundation Lincoln, NE | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $1,100 |
| Bowery Mission New York, NY | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $900 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $800 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $600 |
| National Park Conservation Washington, DC | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $600 |
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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 | $145,018 | $115,738 | $135,225 | $130,759 | 11 | $130,759 | $112,274 | $91,496 |
| 2023 | $167,383 | $86,186 | $77,969 | $75,855 | 14 | $75,855 | $74,072 | $81,440 |
| 2022 | $160,166 | $85,878 | $79,364 | $73,396 | 6 | $73,396 | $44,910 | $75,208 |
| 2021 | $153,641 | $13,303 | $55,422 | $54,155 | 8 | $54,155 | $14,061 | $72,361 |
| 2020 | $211,132 | $13,930 | $39,990 | $34,200 | 19 | — | $8,140 | $54,092 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K 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 included $100,000 to Columbia University to help fund School of Arts educational programs and support for organizations including Film Forum, Environmental Defense Fund, and Doctors Without Borders. Film Forum describes its mission as presenting challenging American and foreign films to the public and serving independent filmmakers. Environmental Defense Fund describes its mission as preserving natural systems and finding practical solutions to environmental problems.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $130,759. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $1,100. The largest grants included $100,000 to Columbia University for School of Arts educational programs, $17,059 to miscellaneous donees under $5,000 each, $5,100 to Laboratory for Icon & Idiom, and $3,000 to Film Forum. Other listed recipients included Mara Elephant Project ($1,100), Arbor Day Foundation ($1,100), Bowery Mission ($900), Doctors Without Borders ($800), Environmental Defense Fund ($600), National Park Conservation ($600), and Montana Food Bank ($500).
The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that awards are based on needs as determined by committees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Hausman as president and Pamela Hausman as vice president, treasurer, and secretary.
The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation is led by Michael Hausman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Hausman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pamela Hausman
V, P Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation
How much does The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation give each year?
The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation gave $131K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 14 grants.
What is The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation's typical grant size?
The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $11,887, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation that year got $600 on average.
Where does The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation give grants?
The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Who are The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation's largest grantees?
The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Columbia University ($100,000), Laboratory for Icon & Idiom ($5,100) and Film Forum ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation?
The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation reported $145K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included $100,000 to Columbia University to help fund School of Arts educational programs and support for organizations including Film Forum, Environmental Defense Fund, and Doctors Without Borders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation's EIN?
The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3721844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Michael Hausmanfilmhaus Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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