The Hartwell Foundation Corp Mr Russell J Hensley
Invitation OnlyFullerton, California · EIN 06-1468749 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$71.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $200,000.
From the return
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
85% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Chefs | Portsmouth, VA | General donation | $1,000,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | LA fires | $1,000,000 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program | Arlington, VA | Children camps & programs | $900,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Fellowship award | $200,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Fellowship award | $150,000 |
| Regents of University of Ca | Oakland, CA | Fellowship award | $150,000 |
| Ami Kids | Tampa, FL | Children programs | $125,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Fellowship award | $100,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Fellowship award | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Fellowship award | $100,000 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Fellowship award | $50,000 |
| John Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Fellowship award | $50,000 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Fellowship award | $50,000 |
| University of Ca San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | Fellowship award | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,025,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $2,125,000 | 12 |
| 2022 | $2,161,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349103014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1468749
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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