Hanson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3750504 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$107K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Park Orchestra Assoc | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $58,136 |
| Nature Conservancy in Il | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | Naples, FL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| All Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Entertainment Council Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Boulevard | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Connection for Homeless | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| LA Casa Norte | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Npca | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Child Care Network | Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Impact Behavior Health | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Institute for Clinical Social W | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Family Focus | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lawg | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Peer Services | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Youth Jobs Center | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,636 | 18 |
| 2023 | $113,970 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501189349101670
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3750504
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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