The Stanley E Hanson Foundation
Invitation OnlyLaguna Hills, California · EIN 27-1104044 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3M
Organizations funded61
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$38.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $40,000.
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
37% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philanthropic Impact Foundation | Nashville, TN | General support | $1,400,000 |
| Freedom Alliance | Winchester, VA | General support | $150,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Thorn | El Segundo, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Nashville, TN | General support | $65,000 |
| Eagle Alder | Franklin, TN | General support | $60,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation of America | Alexandrai, VA | General support | $50,000 |
| Emeril Lagasse Foundation | New Orleans, LA | General support | $50,000 |
| Everfree | Orange, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Nashville Wine Auction | Nashville, TN | General support | $50,000 |
| No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans of San Diego Dba Veterans Village of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Youth Villages Foundation Inc | Memphis, TN | General support | $50,000 |
| Partners for Pediatric Vision | Long Beach, CA | General support | $40,000 |
| Atlas Free | Kirkland, WA | General support | $35,000 |
| Impact Youth Outreach Inc | Madison, TN | General support | $35,000 |
| Jessie Rees Foundation | Irvine, CA | General support | $35,000 |
| Love One International | Brentwood, TN | General support | $30,000 |
| Survivor Mitzvah Project | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Thrive Scholars | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Water Buffalo Club Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Early Alert Canines | Concord, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Good Cemeterian Historical Preservation Project | Land O Lakes, FL | General support | $25,000 |
| Tj Martell Foundation | Nashville, TN | General support | $25,000 |
| The Ecology Center | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| The Maple Counseling Center | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| The Red Road Inc | Franklin, TN | General support | $25,000 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Laguna Beach, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Todd Anglin Home for Children | Garden Grove, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Dreamcatcher Wild Horse and Burro | Ravendale, CA | General support | $12,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Irvine, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| One Step Closer Therapeutic Riding | Morgan Hill, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Pflag National | Washington, DC | General support | $7,500 |
| Canyon Hills Soccer Association | Anaheim, CA | General support | $5,800 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | Hagerstown, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Glsen Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Party Pepper Uppers Inc | Corona Del Mar, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Point Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Services & Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Elders Inc (Sage | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Tias Arms | Newport Beach, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Brave Trails | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| California Inclusive Sailing | Newport Beach, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Cure Sma | Elk Grove Village, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Equality California Institute | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Friendship Shelter Inc | Laguna Beach, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Fuzzy Ped Foundation - Tfpf | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Glaad Inc | Pasadena, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Mary's Kitchen | Anaheim, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Operation Safe House Inc | Riverside, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Project Giving Light | Newport Beach, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Project Hope Alliance | Costa Mesa, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Soroptimist International of the Americas Inc | Palm Desert, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Unconditional Rescue | Laguna Beach, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 61 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,022,800 | 61 |
| 2023 | $1,829,350 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349102941
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1104044
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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