The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker North Palm Beach, FL EIN: 47-2415209

The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in North Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $365K.

Key facts about The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc

EIN: 47-2415209
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $364,932
Grants made (2024): 23
Average grant: $15,867
Median grant: $1,500
Primary geography: New Jersey (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc's 23 itemized 2024 grants were New Jersey (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlantic City, NJ (3 grants), Egg Harbor Township, NJ (2 grants), Cape May Courthouse, NJ (2 grants) and Ocean City, NJ (2 grants). None of its 23 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (23 grants).

How The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc gives

Giving grew 695% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$365K

+901.5% YoY

Grant Count

+2200.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

-56.5% YoY

About The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New Jersey $355K (97%)

Florida $5K (1%)

District of Columbia $3K (1%)

New York $1K (0%)

Illinois $750 (0%)

All other $500 (0%)

Share of all 23 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Florida Illinois New Jersey New York

Cities

Atlantic CityCape May CourthouseEgg Harbor TownshipHobokenOcean CityBrigantineChicagoJacksonvilleLawrencevilleMarmoraMorristownNew YorkNorth Palm BeachOcean ViewSanta PaulaSmithtownWashingtonWoodbine

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Revenue	—	—	—
Expenses	—	—	—
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Stevens Institute of Technology ($330,432), Lost Tree Charitable Foundation ($3,500), Marine Mamal Stranding Center ($3,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Hoboken, NJ	CHARITABLE	$330,432
LOST TREE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION North Palm Beach, FL	CHARITABLE	$3,500
MARINE MAMAL STRANDING CENTER Brigantine, NJ	CHARITABLE	$3,500
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES Washington, DC	CHARITABLE	$3,000
BEACON ANIMAL RESCUE Ocean View, NJ	CHARITABLE	$3,000
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Egg Harbor Township, NJ	CHARITABLE	$2,500
AC RESCUE MISSION Atlantic City, NJ	CHARITABLE	$2,250
ATLANTIC COUNTY SPCA Egg Harbor Township, NJ	CHARITABLE	$2,000
CAPE MAY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER Cape May Courthouse, NJ	CHARITABLE	$2,000
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF OC Ocean City, NJ	CHARITABLE	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
John J Hanlon IV	Trustee	—	—
Cathy L Hanlon	Trustee	—	—
John J Hanlon V	Trustee	—	—
Erin S Hanlon	Trustee	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc?

The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in North Palm Beach, FL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc operate?

The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York.

What size grants does The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc awarded 23 grants totaling $365K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Sean & Cathy Hanlon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2415209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.