Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation
WILLIS M HANSEN & PATRICIA A HANSEN is a private foundation based in Lake Ozark, Missouri. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return, and the filing states that the foundation dissolved and distributed its assets; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation gave $977K across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $89K), mostly in California. 27% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $976,585
- +326.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $88,780
- +403.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2021; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is reported in its final filing and is not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 205 Snead Circle, Lake Ozark, MO 65049-5130
Phone: (641) 229-5431
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($865K). Together the top 10 received $973K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 34 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 10% to Missouri, and 1% to Iowa. The filing also reports shares rounded to 0% for North Carolina and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) 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 $290K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 73% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2021). 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2019) to $977K (2021). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $977K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | 507(B)(1)(A) Transfer | $864,528 |
| Christ the King Lutheran Church Lake Ozark, MO | Building Fund | $97,707 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| Lake Regional Health System Osage Beach, MO | Provide Support for the Lake Regional Health System | $2,500 |
| New Hampton Community School District New Hampton, IA | Dollars for Scholars | $2,000 |
| Turkey Valley Community School District Jackson Junction, IA | Dollars for Scholars | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Operating Budget | $1,100 |
| First United Methodist Church New Hartford New Hartford, IA | General Operating Budget | $1,000 |
| Lake Area Sart Osage Beach, MO | Provide Support for the Lake Area Sart Team | $1,000 |
| Dream Factory Louisville, KY | Provide Support for the Dream Factory Public Charity | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 filing states that all assets were distributed by December 27, 2021, including $864,528 to Schwab Charitable Fund, identified in the filing as a section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) organization.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $61,604 | $983,431 | $976,585 | 11 | $977,841 | $56,514 | $35,679 |
| 2020 | $782,047 | $48,974 | $235,077 | $229,200 | 13 | — | $42,145 | $43,478 |
| 2019 | $964,650 | $34,462 | $166,597 | $148,600 | 10 | — | $34,192 | $53,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2021 — 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 2021 grants went to organizations including a church, schools and education organizations, healthcare and community organizations, and charitable organizations. Among the grantees described in their own words, Lake Regional Health System says its mission is “to provide exceptional healthcare.” Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $976,585. The median grant was $2,000; grants ranged from $250 to $864,528. The largest reported distribution, $864,528 to Schwab Charitable Fund, was identified as a 507(b)(1)(A) transfer and formed part of the foundation’s asset distribution during dissolution.
Other notable 2021 grants included $97,707 to Christ the King Lutheran Church for a building fund; $4,000 to an individual recipient Community College Foundation for a scholarship; and $2,500 to Lake Regional Health System to provide support. The foundation also gave $2,000 each to New Hampton Community School District and Turkey Valley Community School District for Dollars for Scholars.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Willis M Hansen as president and treasurer. It listed Roger M Hansen, Thomas L Hansen, Robert H Hansen, and Carmen R Stenhaug as directors.
Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation is led by Willis M. Hansen, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Willis M. Hansen
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmen R. Stenhaug
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert H. Hansen
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger M. Hansen
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas L. Hansen
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation
How much does Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation give each year?
Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation gave $977K across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $229K across 13 grants.
What is Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,000, and its average grant was $88,780, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation that year got $290K on average.
Where does Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation give grants?
Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Osage Beach, MO (2 grants).
Does Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund ($864,528), Christ the King Lutheran Church ($97,707) and Lake Regional Health System ($2,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations including a church, schools and education organizations, healthcare and community organizations, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2252106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Willis M Hansen & Patricia a Hansen Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 31, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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