Hannon Foundation Grant

Hannon Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: William H. Hannon Foundation
Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Summary

The William H. Hannon Foundation provides grants primarily to non-profit organizations that enhance education and health care within the greater Los Angeles area. Grant requests must be submitted in letter format, adhering to specific guidelines outlined on their website. The Foundation focuses on advancing the welfare of disadvantaged groups and supports endeavors that align with Mr. Hannon's philanthropic values. Notably, individual requests and certain funding types are excluded from consideration.

Overview

NOTE: We do not have a formal grant application. All requests should be in letter format. In the grant request proposal please include the information listed here. Grant proposals are considered at each quarterly Board of Directors’ Meeting. Request letters should be received by August 1 for the September meeting; November 1 for the December meeting; February 1 for the March meeting; or May 1 for the June meeting. Applicants will be notified of the decision in writing within thirty days of the quarterly Board Meeting. Site visits may be a part of our evaluation process. Mission Statement The William H. Hannon Foundation's mission is: To enhance the welfare and education of students in both public and private elementary schools, high schools and universities primarily within the greater Los Angeles area;To aid in the advancement of health care and human services, especially for those least able to afford quality care;To address the needs of the disadvantaged, aged, sick and the homeless;To support and promote the values of Mr. Hannon's faith through the support of the good works of the Roman Catholic Church. Foundation Areas of Interest The Hannon Foundation primarily funds non-profit organizations whose works address the goals of our founder as described in the Foundation’s Mission Statement. Large grants only are made to institutions and organizations that played an important role in Mr. Hannon's life, and the foundation always keeps his mission and legacy in mind when awarding grants.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation limits its grants to programs primarily in the greater Los Angeles area, where Mr. Hannon lived and worked. Only Internal Revenue Service certified, non-profit public charities are eligible for grants.

Ineligibility

Grant requests are not considered for individuals, underwriting parties, travel funds, advertisements, the advancement of political agendas, and radio or TV programming.