The Robert T Hanley Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving. Its mission centers on supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on addressing food insecurity, homelessness, and providing essential human services to vulnerable populations. The foundation actively funds organizations that contribute to community service and health-related initiatives. Through its grants, it primarily supports charities that serve individuals and families in need, reflecting a commitment to improving the well-being of communities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize charity with local or regional programs (especially in Pennsylvania and nearby states) working in human services, food assistance, or homeless services and with an existing relationship or local introduction to the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Programs operating in Pennsylvania or nearby states (NY, NJ, GA, DC).
- • Service focus on food banks, homeless services, or general human services.
- • Track record of prior or recurring engagement with the foundation or its local network.
- • Budget and project requests sized for modest grants (roughly $250–$2,500).
- • Ability to be nominated or brought to the foundation’s attention by a known contact.
Geography
Grants appear regionally focused: five states received funding in the latest year with nearly half of dollars going to the foundation's home state of Pennsylvania (about 47%).
Recipient Variety
Each observed year shows roughly 19–21 grants to about 19–21 distinct recipients, indicating a fairly broad recipient set for a micro private foundation despite some recurring grantees.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and the latest year added just one new recipient while 19 recipients were repeat grantees, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without nomination or direct introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
