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John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 42-1343843 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $7.1M
- Grants reported
- 127
- Median grant
- $9K
- Future commitments
- $7.4M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 126 | $3.1M |
| 2023 | 1 | $4M |
Where John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See attached Statement 3 | Various, IA | VARIOUS | 2023 | $4M |
| WALDORF LUTHERAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | FOREST CITY, IA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $1M |
| VESTERHEIM NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM | DECORAH, IA | VESTERHEIM COMMONS, THE INSPIRING COMMUNITY SPACE | 2024 | $200K |
| FOREST CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION | FOREST CITY, IA | ANNUAL FUNDING - SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT 2024 | 2024 | $200K |
| WALDORF LUTHERAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | FOREST CITY, IA | BOMAN FINE ARTS IMPROVEMENTS | 2024 | $130K |
| UNITED STATES SAILING CENTER OF MARTIN COUNTY INC | JENSEN BEACH, FL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $100K |
| CITY OF FOREST CITY | FOREST CITY, IA | TAXILANE UPGRADES | 2024 | $59K |
| HANCOCK COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | GARNER, IA | CHILDCARE ALLIANCE - WAGE SUPPORT INITIATIVE | 2024 | $50K |
| CLEAR LAKE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | CLEAR LAKE, IA | ROOFTOP PATIO NAMING RIGHTS | 2024 | $50K |
| CLEAR LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC | CLEAR LAKE, IA | PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | 2024 | $50K |
| TEMPLE GRANDIN SCHOOL | BOULDER, CO | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| FOREST CITY FAMILY YMCA | FOREST CITY, IA | CHILDCARE SUPPORT | 2024 | $45K |
| T L C BROADCASTING CORPORATION | MASON CITY, IA | POWER AND EQUIPMENT UPGRADE | 2024 | $37.5K |
| CITY OF FOREST CITY | FOREST CITY, IA | IMPROVEMENT AND GROWTH OF FOREST CITY | 2024 | $32K |
| LAKE MILLS FAMILY CENTER | LAKE MILLS, IA | CHILDCARE PROGRAM | 2024 | $30K |
| GARNER COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE | GARNER, IA | VISION FOR EXPANSION | 2024 | $30K |
| FOREST CITY FAMILY YMCA | FOREST CITY, IA | ALL FOR A BETTER US | 2024 | $30K |
| BLUE STARS PERFORMING ARTS FOR YOUTH INC | LA CROSSE, WI | SPRING TRAINING CAMP AT FOREST CITY | 2024 | $30K |
| CITY OF BLOOMING PRAIRIE | BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN | CENTRAL PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT | 2024 | $30K |
| WINNEBAGO COUNTY | FOREST CITY, IA | UNION SOLDIER FOUNTAIN RECAST | 2024 | $30K |
| CITY OF CLEAR LAKE | CLEAR LAKE, IA | PICKLEBALL SHELTER | 2024 | $25K |
| AUSTIN AREA ARTS | AUSTIN, MN | PARAMOUNT THEATRE RENOVATION | 2024 | $25K |
| GROUNDWIRE INC | CHICOPEE, MA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $25K |
| CITY OF BUFFALO CENTER | BUFFALO CENTER, IA | POOL REPLASTER PROJECT | 2024 | $25K |
| NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD BANK | FOREST CITY, IA | FOOD PURCHASES | 2024 | $25K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- CRAIG BRAGET FOUNDATION SECRETARY T
- Address
- PO BOX 450 FOREST CITY, IA, 504360450
- Phone
- 6415822825
- CBRAGET@MBTBANK.BANK
- Deadlines
- APPLICATION "RECEIVED BY" DEADLINES: MARCH 1, JUNE 1, SEPTEMBER 1, AND DECEMBER 1.
- Application materials
- PLEASE VISIT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT HTTPS://WWW.HANSONFOUNDATION.ORG/HOW-TO-APPLY/ FOR FULL APPLICATION DETAILS. APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A COMPLETED APPLICATION COVER SHEET (AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE), ALONG WITH A PROJECT BUDGET AND A CONDENSED CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
- Restrictions
- GRANTS ARE AWARDED ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAX-EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) AND NOT CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS UNDER SECTION 509(A), OR TO GOVERNMENT ENTITIES. THE FOUNDATION PRIMARILY SERVES NORTH CENTRAL IOWA AND SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA, WITH MOST GRANTS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS IN FOREST CITY. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO PROJECTS THAT LEVERAGE MATCHING FUNDS OR USE FOUNDATION SUPPORT TO CATALYZE ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING. REQUESTS OUTSIDE THESE AREAS MAY BE CONSIDERED IF THEY ALIGN WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.
Application information: https://www.hansonfoundation.org/HOW-TO-APPLY/
About this data
Figures are aggregated from John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.