The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc
The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pipersville, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 20 grants totaling $21,500, with listed recipients including charitable organizations working in areas such as food assistance, housing, and community services.
The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc gave $22K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Pennsylvania. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,500
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,075
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $336,281
- +13.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (47% 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 Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Stover Park Road, Pipersville, PA 18947
Phone: (212) 599-2755
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holy Apostle Soup Kitchen ($3K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Pennsylvania (47%), New York (28%), New Jersey (16%), Georgia (7%), and the District of Columbia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 20 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). 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 $18K (2020) to $28K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Apostle Soup Kitchen Allenwood, NJ | Charity | $2,500 |
| Rolling Harvest Food Rescue New Hope, PA | Charity | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charity | $2,500 |
| United Way of Bucks County Fairless Hills, PA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Charity | $1,500 |
| Family Service Association of Bucks County Langhorne, PA | Charitycharity | $1,000 |
| Lamda Legal Defense Fund & Education Fund New York, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
| Amfar New York, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
| Fishman Mark Lambertville, NJ | Charity | $1,000 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | Charity | $1,000 |
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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 | $336,281 | $4,613 | $33,903 | $21,500 | 20 | $21,500 | $7,653 | $15,041 |
| 2023 | $295,775 | $18,261 | $34,250 | $28,000 | 21 | $28,000 | $8,261 | $14,227 |
| 2022 | $327,980 | $21,647 | $23,207 | $21,250 | 19 | $21,250 | $21,647 | $15,627 |
| 2021 | $353,081 | $7,360 | $23,724 | $19,000 | 18 | — | $8,158 | $16,772 |
| 2020 | $320,886 | $11,561 | $21,596 | $17,750 | 18 | — | $11,561 | $14,457 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K 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 were listed with charitable purposes. Among the supported organizations, Rolling Harvest Food Rescue describes its mission as increasing access to donated fresh produce and other healthy foods for hunger-relief sites. United Way of Bucks County says it creates opportunities for quality education, financial stability, and good health. Philabundance describes its mission as driving hunger from communities and working to end hunger. Advocates for Homeless & Those in Need says it provides emergency shelter, food, and other life-sustaining services to people experiencing homelessness and others in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $21,500. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $2,500, with a median of $1,000.
Among the listed 2024 grants were $2,500 each to Holy Apostle Soup Kitchen, Rolling Harvest Food Rescue, and Doctors Without Borders; $2,000 to United Way of Bucks County; and $1,500 to Habitat for Humanity. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Family Service Association of Bucks County, Lambda Legal Defense Fund & Education Fund, amfAR, Fishman Mark, Philabundance, Advocates for Homeless, and UNICEF.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert T Hanley as president and director; Kevin M Hanley as vice president and director; Mary E Gleason as treasurer and director; and Catherine A Comerford as secretary and director.
The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc is led by Robert T. Hanley, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert T. Hanley
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Catherine A. Comerford
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin M. Hanley
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary E. Gleason
Treasurer & Director
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 Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc
How much does The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc give each year?
The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc gave $22K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 21 grants.
What is The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,075, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc give grants?
The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (28%) and New Jersey (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Fairless Hills, PA (2 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Doylestown, PA (2 grants).
Does The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (19 grants).
Who are The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Holy Apostle Soup Kitchen ($2,500), Rolling Harvest Food Rescue ($2,500) and Doctors Without Borders ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc?
The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc reported $336K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were listed with charitable purposes. Among the supported organizations, Rolling Harvest Food Rescue describes its mission as increasing access to donated fresh produce and other healthy foods for hunger-relief sites. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2985597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Robert T Hanley Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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