Hankin Foundation
Historical FunderExton, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1479501 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$379K
Organizations funded73
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBERT S HANKIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 707 EAGLEVIEW BOULEVARD, EXTON PA 19341 |
| Phone | 6104581900 |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County Food Bank | Downingtown, PA | General support | $120,225 |
| Handi-Crafters Inc | Thorndale, PA | General support | $42,500 |
| Chester County Library Trust | Exton, PA | General support | $14,500 |
| Pennsylvania Philharmonic | Ardmore, PA | General support | $10,500 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand | Waynewood, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Delaware Valley Friends School | Paoli, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Lg Health Foundation | Lancaster, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Salt Performing Arts | Chester Springs, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Seva Foundation | Berkley, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Wcu Foundation | West Chester, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Spirit Rock Meditation Center | Woodacre, CA | General support | $8,073 |
| Hope and Door | Wayne, PA | General support | $7,500 |
| Phoenixville Area Community Services | Phoenixville, PA | General support | $7,500 |
| Trellis for Tomorrow | Phoenixville, PA | General support | $6,000 |
| Domestic Violence Center of Chester County | Coatesville, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children | West Chester, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Saint Josephs University | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Schuylkill River Heritage Center | Phoenixville, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Surrey Services for Seniors | Berwyn, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Church Farm School | Exton, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| United Way of Chester County Inc | Exton, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Whitford Charitable Fund | West Chester, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Howell Family Foundation | West Chester, PA | General support | $3,500 |
| Chester County Development Council | Exton, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| STEM Academy Home & School Association | Downingtown, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| Uwchlan Township | Exton, PA | General support | $3,000 |
| Chester County Historical Society | West Chester, PA | General support | $2,650 |
| Camphill Soltane Foundation | Phoenixville, PA | General support | $2,500 |
| Coventry Lions Club | Coventry, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Downingtown Community Education Foundation | Downingtown, PA | General support | $2,500 |
| Orion Communities Inc | Phoenixville, PA | General support | $2,500 |
| Stroud Water Research Center | Avondale, PA | General support | $2,500 |
| Upland Country Day School | Kennett Square, PA | General support | $2,500 |
| Ymwic Foundation Inc | West Chester, PA | General support | $2,500 |
| Bethany Childrens Home Inc | Womelsdorf, PA | General support | $2,000 |
| Green Building United | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $2,000 |
| Lionville Fire Company | Exton, PA | General support | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Brandywine | West Chester, PA | General support | $2,000 |
| Fiorenzas Food for Friends | Downingtown, PA | General support | $1,500 |
| Good Works Inc | Coatesville, PA | General support | $1,500 |
| Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown | Exton, PA | General support | $1,110 |
| Alianzas de Phoenixville | Phoenixville, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | General support | $1,000 |
| Brandywine Valley Active Aging | Downingtown, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust | Phoenixville, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Se Suburban Pa | Fort Washington, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Open Hearth Inc | Phoenixville, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | Frederick, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pa | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| The Gods Child Project | Golden Valley, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| West Whiteland Township Friends of the Parks | Exton, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Catholic Education | West Chester, PA | General support | $850 |
| Glenmoore Eagle Youth Association | Boulder, CO | General support | $750 |
| Chester County Conservation District | Kennett Square, PA | General support | $500 |
| Constellations Booster Club | Downingtown, PA | General support | $500 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | General support | $500 |
| East Caln Township | Downingtown, PA | General support | $500 |
| Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank | Reading, PA | General support | $500 |
| Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center | Norristown, PA | General support | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 73 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $379,060 | 74 |
| 2023 | $352,150 | 69 |
| 2022 | $316,580 | 74 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621039349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1479501
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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