Hans Family Foundation

EIN 27-1517980 · IL · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$500 Funds in IL, CA, MO +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Hans Family Foundation based in IL paid 15 grants totaling $27.3K to 15 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $14.9K, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, St John of the Cross Catholic Churc, and Biking for Babies. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$432,311
Giving (latest yr)
$27,275
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$500
Recipients
15
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Chicago Police Memorial Foundation$14,850
  • St John of the Cross Catholic Churc$5,100
  • Biking for Babies$1,500
  • All Within My Hands$1,250
  • Church of the Holy Family$1,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$22,325 · 7 grants
  • California$2,650 · 4 grants
  • Missouri$1,500 · 1 grant
  • Iowa$500 · 1 grant
  • New York$250 · 1 grant
  • Arizona$50 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation
Chicago, IL
General Use
$14,850
St John of the Cross Catholic Churc
Western Springs, IL
General Use
$5,100
Biking for Babies
St Charles, MO
General Use
$1,500
All Within My Hands
San Rafael, CA
General Use
$1,250
Church of the Holy Family
Chicago, IL
General Use
$1,000
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Palm Desert, CA
General Use
$950
Illinois PGA Birdies for Charity
Golf, IL
General Use
$750
NSCHOF Foundation
Knoxville, IA
General Use
$500
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls
Chicago, IL
General Use
$500
Desert Cancer Foundation
Palm Desert, CA
General Use
$300
Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation
New York, NY
General Use
$250
St Francis of Assisi
La Quinta, CA
General Use
$150

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Hans Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Hans Family Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $27.3K. Individual grants ranged from $50 to $14.9K (median $500).

Recent recipients include Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, St John of the Cross Catholic Churc, Biking for Babies, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Hans Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Hans Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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