The Hansen Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLuther, Michigan · EIN 38-3350783 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$102K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
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.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Nature Center | Grand Rapids, MI | General funds | $40,000 |
| Land Conservancy of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General funds | $25,000 |
| John Ball Zoo | Grand Rapids, MI | General funds | $25,000 |
| Luther Area Public Library | Luther, MI | General funds | $3,000 |
| United Church Outreach Ministry | Wyoming, MI | General funds | $2,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Grand Rapids, MI | General funds | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | General funds | $2,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | Woodbury, NY | General funds | $2,000 |
| Lake County Michigan Community Foundation | Detroit, MI | General funds | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $93,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $63,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349100502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3350783
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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