The Dwight and Vicki Hanger Foundation
Invitation OnlyRancho Palos Verdes, California · EIN 95-4832178 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
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
76% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastline Covenant Church | Redondo Beach, CA | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Mission Training International | Palmer Lake, CO | General operations | $2,100 |
| Biola University | La Mirada, CA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Global Teams International | Winter Springs, FL | General operations | $1,000 |
| Overseas Campus Ministries | Torrance, CA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | General Operations | $900 |
| International Justice Mission | Washington, DC | General Operations | $700 |
| Media Research Center | Reston, VA | General Operations | $650 |
| Global Grace Fellowship | Plano, TX | Missionary Support | $600 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | General Operations | $500 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Irvine, CA | General operations | $400 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General Operations | $300 |
| Center for American Liberty | Pittsburg, PA | General operations | $250 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General Operations | $100 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General Operations | $100 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | General Operations | $100 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General Operations | $75 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($11,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,275 | 25 |
| 2023 | $38,750 | 22 |
| 2022 | $50,200 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503379349100005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4832178
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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