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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 27-1104044

The Stanley E Hanson Foundation

A private foundation in Laguna Hills, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 61 grants and $3 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $3,022,800

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $37,981,206
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,829,350

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $38,428,433
  • Tax year 2022

    $2,340,275

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $32,119,874
  • Tax year 2021

    $2,657,500

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $34,097,944
  • Tax year 2020

    $2,984,500

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $34,365,747
  • Tax year 2019

    $2,425,773

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $36,774,628
  • Tax year 2018

    $2,792,150

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $36,122,011

Grants paid in 2024

61 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Philanthropic Impact FoundationFranklin, TN

    General support

    $1,400,000
  2. Freedom AllianceWinchester, VA

    General support

    $150,000
  3. Childrens Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $100,000
  4. Orangewood FoundationSanta Ana, CA

    General support

    $100,000
  5. ThornEl Segundo, CA

    General support

    $100,000
  6. World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DC

    General support

    $100,000
  7. St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncNashville, TN

    General support

    $65,000
  8. Eagle AlderFranklin, TN

    General support

    $60,000
  9. Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaAlexandria, VA

    General support

    $50,000
  10. Emeril Lagasse FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    General support

    $50,000
  11. EverfreeOrange, CA

    General support

    $50,000
  12. Nashville Wine AuctionNashville, TN

    General support

    $50,000
  13. No Kid Hungry by Share Our StrengthPhiladelphia, PA

    General support

    $50,000
  14. Vietnam Veterans of San Diego DBA Veterans Village of San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    General support

    $50,000
  15. Youth Villages Foundation IncBartlett, TN

    General support

    $50,000
  16. Partners for Pediatric VisionLong Beach, CA

    General support

    $40,000
  17. Atlas FreeKirkland, WA

    General support

    $35,000
  18. Impact Youth Outreach IncMadison, TN

    General support

    $35,000
  19. Jessie Rees FoundationIrvine, CA

    General support

    $35,000
  20. Love One InternationalBrentwood, TN

    General support

    $30,000
  21. Survivor Mitzvah ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $30,000
  22. Thrive ScholarsLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $30,000
  23. Water Buffalo Club IncLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $30,000
  24. Early Alert CaninesConcord, CA

    General support

    $25,000
  25. Fulfillment FundLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $25,000
  26. Good Cemeterian Historical Preservation ProjectLand O Lakes, FL

    General support

    $25,000
  27. TJ Martell FoundationNashville, TN

    General support

    $25,000
  28. The Ecology CenterSan Juan Capistrano, CA

    General support

    $25,000
  29. The Maple Counseling CenterLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $25,000
  30. The Red Road IncFranklin, TN

    General support

    $25,000
  31. Pacific Marine Mammal CenterLaguna Beach, CA

    General support

    $20,000
  32. Todd Anglin Home for ChildrenGarden Grove, CA

    General support

    $15,000
  33. Dreamcatcher Wild Horse and BurroRavendale, CA

    General support

    $12,000
  34. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationIrvine, CA

    General support

    $10,000
  35. One Step Closer Therapeutic RidingMorgan Hill, CA

    General support

    $10,000
  36. Pflag NationalWashington, DC

    General support

    $7,500
  37. Canyon Hills Soccer AssociationAnaheim, CA

    General support

    $5,800
  38. American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncNew York, NY

    General support

    $5,000
  39. Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY

    General support

    $5,000
  40. Glsen IncNew York, NY

    General support

    $5,000
  41. Party Pepper Uppers IncCorona DL Mar, CA

    General support

    $5,000
  42. Point FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $5,000
  43. Services & Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Elders Inc (sageNew York, NY

    General support

    $5,000
  44. Tias ArmsNewport Beach, CA

    General support

    $5,000
  45. Brave TrailsLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $2,500
  46. California Inclusive SailingNewport Beach, CA

    General support

    $2,500
  47. Cure SmaElk Grove VLG, IL

    General support

    $2,500
  48. Equality California InstituteLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $2,500
  49. Friendship Shelter IncLaguna Woods, CA

    General support

    $2,500
  50. Fuzzy Ped Foundation - TFPFSanta Monica, CA

    General support

    $2,500
  51. Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange CountySanta Ana, CA

    General support

    $2,500
  52. Glaad IncPasadena, CA

    General support

    $2,500
  53. Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund IncNew York, NY

    General support

    $2,500
  54. Mary's KitchenAnaheim, CA

    General support

    $2,500
  55. Operation Safe House IncRiverside, CA

    General support

    $2,500
  56. Project Giving LightNewport Beach, CA

    General support

    $2,500
  57. Project Hope AllianceCosta Mesa, CA

    General support

    $2,500
  58. Soroptimist International of the Americas IncPalm Desert, CA

    General support

    $2,500
  59. Unconditional RescueLaguna Beach, CA

    General support

    $2,500
  60. United Way of Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $2,500
  61. University of California Irvine FoundationIrvine, CA

    General support

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services9 grants $307,50025% of the total
  2. International aid4 grants $285,00024% of the total
  3. Health4 grants $152,50013% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $107,5009% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid2 grants $102,5008% of the total
  6. Education5 grants $70,0006% of the total
  7. 7 other causes13 grants $184,50015% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Tennessee9 grants $1,740,000
  2. California38 grants $790,300
  3. Virginia2 grants $200,000
  4. District of Columbia2 grants $107,500
  5. Louisiana1 grant $50,000
  6. Pennsylvania1 grant $50,000
  7. Washington1 grant $35,000
  8. Florida1 grant $25,000
  9. New York3 grants $15,000
  10. Illinois2 grants $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • James KilkowskiPRESIDENT Hours 10Pay $180,000
  • Chris JonesBOARD MEMBER Hours 5Pay $72,000

The return

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