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The Hankins Foundation

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Cleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-6565426 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$591K
Organizations funded65
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$14M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.

From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2025 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.

  • Education8
  • Arts & Culture4
  • Human Services3
  • Children & Youth2
  • Mental Health2
  • Animal Welfare1

Where it gives

20% of grants went outside Ohio.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Western Reserve AcademyHudson, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$30,000
Cleveland PlayhouseCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$25,000
American Red CrossCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$20,000
Beech BrookCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$20,000
Benjamin Rose Institute on AgingCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$20,000
Circle Health ServicesCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$20,000
Hathaway Brown SchoolShaker Heights, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$20,000
HonorHealth FoundationScottsdale, AZGeneral Support of the Organization$20,000
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding CenterChagrin Falls, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$16,000
Achievement Centers for ChildrenCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$15,000
Cleveland Sight CenterCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$15,000
Ohio Foundation of Independent CollegesCincinnati, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$15,000
Salvation ArmyCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$15,000
The Centers for Families and ChildrenCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
Center for Arts-Inspired LearningCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
Cleveland Hearing & Speech CenterCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
Cleveland Museum of ArtCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
Cleveland OrchestraCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
Cleveland Zoological SocietyCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
Cuyahoga County Public LibraryParma, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
EDWINS FoundationCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
Prevent Blindness OhioColumbus, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
United Way of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
Vocational Guidance ServicesCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
YMCA of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
YWCA Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
Western Reserve Academy - FOREVERGREENHudson, OHForevergreen Campaign$10,000
Salesmanship Club of Charitable Golf of DallasDallas, TXGeneral Support of the Organizatio$10,000
Prevent Blindness OhioColumbus, OHGeneral Support of the Organizatio$10,000
547 Art CenterGreensburg, KSGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
Lawrence Art CenterLawrence, KSGeneral Support of the Organization$10,000
Breakthrough SchoolsCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$6,000
Cleveland Institute of ArtCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$6,000
Cleveland Institute of MusicCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$6,000
Cleveland Public TheatreCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$6,000
Great Lakes Science CenterCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$6,000
Neighborhood Centers AssociationCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$6,000
Mishpms PTODallas, TXGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Highland Park Education FoundationDallas, TXGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
HpumcDallas, TXGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Apollo's Fire Cleveland Baroque OrchestraCleveland Heights, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Arizona 5 Arts CirclePhoenix, AZGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Art Therapy StudioCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater ClevelandLakewood, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Boys Hope Girls HopeGarfield Heights, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Hiram House CampChagrin Falls, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Hunger Network of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
NAMI of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyIndependence, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Playhouse SquareCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
University SchoolHunting Valley, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Western Reserve Land ConservancyMoreland Hills, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
WomenSafe IncChardon, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Highland Park Education FoundationDallas, TXGeneral Support of the Organizatio$5,000
Jewish Community CenterOverland Park, KSGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Highland Park High School PTADallas, TXGeneral Support of the Organization$5,000
Central School of Practical NursingIndependence, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$4,000
The Cleveland FoundationCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$3,000
Urban Community SchoolCleveland, OHGeneral Support of the Organization$3,000

Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$590,75065
2024$561,50057
2023$567,01553

Sources

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