The Stephen P Hanson Family
The Stephen P Hanson Family is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $235,022, all listed as general support, and states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Stephen P Hanson Family at a glance
In short: The Stephen P Hanson Family gave $235K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $235,022
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,079
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $5,093,198
- +0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% 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 Stephen P Hanson Family
- 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: 2109 Broadway 1518, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (973) 218-0500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stephen P Hanson Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lechem Lasova ($60K). Together the top 10 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 77 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to recipients in Florida, and 4% to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Stephen P Hanson Family open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 $235K (2024) to $525K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lechem Lasova Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
| Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Support | $33,970 |
| Animal Haven New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Publicolor New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Miami Beach, FL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Marymount School of New York New York, NY | General Support | $9,000 |
| South Fork Natural History Museum Bridgehampton, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Fairfield County House Stamford, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Norwalk Seaport Association Norwalk, CT | General Support | $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 | $5,093,198 | $280,936 | $249,885 | $235,022 | 13 | $244,746 | $280,936 | $246,018 |
| 2023 | $5,059,985 | $182,954 | $282,329 | $267,800 | 17 | $270,952 | $127,944 | $254,158 |
| 2022 | $5,197,355 | $37,348 | $493,288 | $483,100 | 14 | $483,100 | $37,348 | $268,514 |
| 2021 | $5,653,295 | $705,516 | $530,982 | $525,185 | 24 | $525,185 | $2,874 | $267,339 |
| 2020 | $5,478,761 | $18,392 | $263,266 | $260,375 | 9 | — | $18,331 | $274,092 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stephen P Hanson Family reported a distributable amount of $246K 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 organizations whose missions span different activities. For example, Publicolor describes its work as educational and youth development aimed at supporting students’ academic and career success. Animal Haven says it finds homes for dogs and cats in the tri-state area, while the Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation says it raises funds to support a Florida acute-care teaching and research facility. The Norwalk Seaport Association describes a cultural, environmental, and historical mission, and the Whitney Museum of American Art says it presents and collects art of the United States and fosters dialogue around it.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $235,022. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $60,000, with a median grant of $9,000. Among the largest grants were $60,000 to Lechem Lasova, $50,000 to Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, $33,970 to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and $25,000 each to Animal Haven and Publicolor. All were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen P Hanson as president, and Howard W Muchnick and Stacy L Gilbert as directors.
The Stephen P Hanson Family is led by Stephen P. Hanson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen P. Hanson
President
Foundation Mana → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard W. Muchnick
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy L. Gilbert
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 Stephen P Hanson Family
How much does The Stephen P Hanson Family give each year?
The Stephen P Hanson Family gave $235K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $268K across 17 grants.
What is The Stephen P Hanson Family's typical grant size?
The Stephen P Hanson Family's median grant in 2024 was $9,000, and its average grant was $18,079, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stephen P Hanson Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Stephen P Hanson Family give grants?
The Stephen P Hanson Family gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Stephen P Hanson Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Stephen P Hanson Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Stephen P Hanson Family's largest grantees?
The Stephen P Hanson Family's largest 2024 grantees include Lechem Lasova ($60,000), Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School ($50,000) and The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($33,970), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stephen P Hanson Family?
The Stephen P Hanson Family reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $246K (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 Stephen P Hanson Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions span different activities. For example, Publicolor describes its work as educational and youth development aimed at supporting students’ academic and career success. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stephen P Hanson Family?
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 Stephen P Hanson Family's EIN?
The Stephen P Hanson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3899785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Stephen P Hanson Family 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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