The Hanser Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Myers, Florida · EIN 41-1321832 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$220K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$910K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 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.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heights Career Tech Institute | Fort Myers, FL | Education | $100,000 |
| Lee Health Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Healthcare | $30,000 |
| Charitable Fndn of the Islands | Sanibel, FL | Community services | $16,000 |
| Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum | Sanibel, FL | Education | $11,000 |
| St Martin By-The-Lake Church | Minnetonka, MN | Social services | $11,000 |
| St Michael's Episcopal Church | Sanibel, FL | Social services | $10,200 |
| Fgcu Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| Legacy Foundation Shell Point | Fort Myers, FL | Community services | $8,600 |
| Community Housing and Resources | Sanibel, FL | Low income housing | $6,500 |
| St Francis Xavier School | Fort Myers, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | Tampa, FL | Cancer research | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Fort Myers, FL | Social services | $1,100 |
| Captiva Island Historical Society | Captiva, FL | Historical information | $1,000 |
| Folds of Honor Mn | Wayzata, MN | Educational scholarships | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | Rochester, MN | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conserv Fndn | Sanibel, FL | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Community services | $1,000 |
| United Way | Fort Myers, FL | Social services | $1,000 |
| Big Arts | Sanibel, FL | Education | $500 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society | Sanibel, FL | Conservation | $500 |
| Micds-Mary Institute Day School | St Louis, MO | Education | $500 |
| The National Wwii Museum | New Orleans, LA | Historical information | $500 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Education | $200 |
| Fish of Sanibel | Sanibel, FL | Social services | $100 |
| Humane Society of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Community services | $100 |
| Aarp Fndn | Fort Myers, FL | Social services | $30 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $219,830 | 26 |
| 2024 | $155,600 | 24 |
| 2023 | $134,148 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600429349100115
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1321832
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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