The Stanley E Hanson Foundation
The Stanley E Hanson Foundation is a private foundation based in Laguna Hills, California. In 2024, it gave $3,022,800 in grants to 61 organizations, with listed grants supporting organizations involved in areas including health, youth services, child protection, humanitarian response, and military service.
The Stanley E Hanson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stanley E Hanson Foundation gave $3.0M across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Tennessee. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,022,800
- +65.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,554
- +38.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $37,981,206
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (20 of 61, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (58% 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 Stanley E Hanson Foundation
- 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: Anonymous Llc 23091 Mill Creek Dr, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stanley E Hanson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Philanthropic Impact Foundation ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
307 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 307 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 26% to California, 7% to Virginia, 4% to the District of Columbia, and 2% to Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stanley E Hanson Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 61 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $33K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 188% 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 $1.8M (2023) to $3.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philanthropic Impact Foundation Nashville, TN | General Support | $1,400,000 |
| Freedom Alliance Winchester, VA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation Santa Ana, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Thorn El Segundo, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc Nashville, TN | General Support | $65,000 |
| Eagle Alder Franklin, TN | General Support | $60,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation of America Alexandrai, VA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Emeril Lagasse Foundation New Orleans, LA | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $37,981,206 | $3,600,999 | $4,061,409 | $3,022,800 | 61 | $3,478,612 | $3,065,158 | $1,848,443 |
| 2023 | $38,428,433 | $2,994,988 | $3,089,236 | $1,829,350 | 51 | $2,267,659 | $2,177,067 | $1,785,794 |
| 2022 | $32,119,874 | $1,190,308 | $3,168,378 | $2,340,275 | 61 | $2,746,381 | $791,299 | $1,918,377 |
| 2021 | $34,097,944 | $3,258,694 | $3,526,497 | $2,657,500 | 71 | $3,115,060 | $2,814,302 | $2,094,152 |
| 2020 | $34,365,747 | $1,499,933 | $3,830,006 | $2,984,500 | 63 | — | $592,795 | $1,911,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stanley E Hanson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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 stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several fields. For example, Freedom Alliance says it advances the American heritage of freedom through public policy, support for troops, and scholarships. Orangewood Foundation says it strives for equity for youth by valuing and supporting the lives they envision. Thorn says it works to protect children from sexual exploitation through technology and programs, and World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in pediatric research and treatment: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases. Nashville Wine Auction says it raises money to fight cancer through wine-related events. These descriptions are the grantees’ own, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 61 grants totaling $3,022,800. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $1,400,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest grants included $1,400,000 to Philanthropic Impact Foundation for general support; $150,000 to Freedom Alliance for general support; and $100,000 each to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Orangewood Foundation, Thorn, and World Central Kitchen Incorporated, all for general support. Other listed grants included $65,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, $60,000 to Eagle Alder, and $50,000 each to Charities Aid Foundation of America, Emeril Lagasse Foundation, Everfree, and Nashville Wine Auction.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Kilkowski as president and Chris Jones as a board member.
The Stanley E Hanson Foundation is led by James M Kilkowski, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James M Kilkowski
President
Director & President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$180K (2020) → $180K (2024)
Chris Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$72K (2023) → $72K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Larry Kirschenbaum (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Jones (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $180K, to James Kilkowski (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Stanley E Hanson Foundation
How much does The Stanley E Hanson Foundation give each year?
The Stanley E Hanson Foundation gave $3.0M across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 51 grants.
What is The Stanley E Hanson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stanley E Hanson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $49,554, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stanley E Hanson Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does The Stanley E Hanson Foundation give grants?
The Stanley E Hanson Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (26%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants), Nashville, TN (4 grants), Irvine, CA (3 grants) and Laguna Beach, CA (3 grants).
Does The Stanley E Hanson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Stanley E Hanson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (61 of 61) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stanley E Hanson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stanley E Hanson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Philanthropic Impact Foundation ($1,400,000), Freedom Alliance ($150,000) and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stanley E Hanson Foundation?
The Stanley E Hanson Foundation reported $38.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stanley E Hanson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stanley E Hanson Foundation?
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 Stanley E Hanson Foundation's EIN?
The Stanley E Hanson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1104044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Stanley E Hanson 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
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