Edward & Julia Hansen Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various causes, primarily in the areas of arts and culture, education, and humanitarian efforts. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing cultural experiences, promoting educational opportunities, and addressing humanitarian needs. The foundation provides grants to a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, cultural organizations, and humanitarian initiatives. While it operates primarily in Florida, its funding extends to various states across the country.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize arts, education, or humanitarian nonprofits that fit the foundation's informal giving profile and can secure a referral or other warm introduction from an existing grantee or trustee contact.
Good Fit
- • Mission aligned with arts/culture, education, or humanitarian services.
- • Seeks modest project or program support (many grants are under $5,000).
- • Has an existing relationship, referral, or prior engagement with current grantees or trustees.
- • Is located in or connected to states the funder commonly supports (e.g., FL, CO, NY, OH).
Geography
The latest year shows grants to organizations in 14 states with a strong out-of-state share (about 75% out-of-state), indicating a multi-state/national footprint with concentrations in OH, FL, CO, and NY.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 48 distinct recipients in the latest year and across three years supports many independent organizations in arts, education, and humanitarian fields, so the observed recipient set is broad despite dollar concentration among top grantees.
New Applicants
The foundation declares it only awards preselected applicants, filings show a high repeat rate (42 returning grantees) and only six new grantees in 2024, and there is no public website or visible contact path, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
