WT Hansen Family Foundation
WT Hansen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mequon, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, with the largest awards going to religious and health-related grantees.
WT Hansen Family Foundation at a glance
In short: WT Hansen Family Foundation gave $22K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,685
- +478.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +950.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,033
- -44.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $78,190
- +174.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to WT Hansen Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applications should be in writing; there is no formal application policy.
- Contact
Application contact: Don Hansen
Mailing address: 10042 N Range Line Road, Mequon, WI 53092
Phone: (414) 630-2554
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WT Hansen Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Ohio (48%), Wisconsin (26%), and Florida (14%). Smaller shares went to recipients in New York (3%) and Virginia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How WT Hansen Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 478% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 553% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $21,685 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,190 | $72,772 | $23,074 | $21,685 | 21 | $21,685 | $71,383 | $3,924 |
| 2024 | $28,492 | $-307 | $5,275 | $3,750 | 2 | $3,750 | — | $3,162 |
| 2023 | $34,074 | $-1,575 | $3,985 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | — | $1,994 |
| 2022 | $39,635 | $7,618 | $5,226 | $3,750 | 1 | $3,750 | $6,144 | $2,497 |
| 2021 | $37,242 | $25,122 | $3,610 | $2,500 | 1 | — | $24,002 | $3,040 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WT Hansen Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included awards designated for religious, health, educational, and general support purposes. Telling the Truth Inc., a 2025 grantee, says it uses media to share Bible teachings and help people know Christ. Leadership Institute, another 2025 grantee, describes its mission as educating people for successful participation in government, politics, and media.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $21,685 through 21 grants. Grants ranged from $150 to $10,475, with a median of $300. Notable awards included $10,475 to an individual recipient, $3,160 to Old St. Mary’s Church, $2,500 to NCH Center of Philanthropy, and $750 each to Telling the Truth and Charles Kubley Foundation.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts applications in writing, with no formal application policy and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donald W. Hansen as President/Secretary and Robert H. Hansen as Vice President.
WT Hansen Family Foundation is led by Donald W. Hansen, President & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald W. Hansen
President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert H. Hansen
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 WT Hansen Family Foundation
How much does WT Hansen Family Foundation give each year?
WT Hansen Family Foundation gave $22K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
What is WT Hansen Family Foundation's typical grant size?
WT Hansen Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $1,033, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WT Hansen Family Foundation give grants?
WT Hansen Family Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (26%) and Florida (14%).
Does WT Hansen Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of WT Hansen Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (4 grants).
How large is WT Hansen Family Foundation?
WT Hansen Family Foundation reported $78K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does WT Hansen Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included awards designated for religious, health, educational, and general support purposes. Telling the Truth Inc., a 2025 grantee, says it uses media to share Bible teachings and help people know Christ. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WT Hansen Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is WT Hansen Family Foundation's EIN?
WT Hansen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6064799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does WT Hansen Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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