The Hanson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBethesda, Maryland · EIN 81-1514350 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$174K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | General support | $50,000 |
| The Principia | St Louis, MO | General support | $46,000 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Greenwood Village, CO | General support | $25,000 |
| Rotary Foundation of Washington DC | Washington, DC | General support | $20,000 |
| Primary Day School Inc | Bethesda, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | General support | $5,500 |
| Riverworks Art Center Inc | Beallsville, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Landon School | Bethesda, MD | General support | $3,500 |
| Maryland 4H Foundation | College Park, MD | General support | $2,500 |
| Great and Small Inc | Boyds, MD | General support | $2,500 |
| Kentlands Community Foundation Inc | Gaithersburg, MD | General support | $2,000 |
| Wilderness Leadership & Learning | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Rockville Chorus Inc | Rockville, MD | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $174,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $168,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $155,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611989349100306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1514350
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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