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Lenore Hanauer Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is King & Oliason Pllc. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have decreased from $12.7M in 2011 to $1.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Lenore Hanauer Foundation has made 224 grants totaling $5.8M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.7M in 2020 to $1.3M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $400K, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 72 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, New York, Massachusetts, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$29K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 60 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Lenore Hanauer Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 224 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, NY, MA.
Lenore Hanauer Foundation has distributed a total of $5.8M across 224 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $400K.
Lenore Hanauer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lenore Hanauer Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristi Mandt | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lenore Hanauer | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lynda Braunstein Eff 10312023 | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
224
Total Giving
$5.8M
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
72
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Education FundSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $400K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersMEDICAL SERVICES | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Workmoney Foundation IncUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Milwaukee, WI | $75K | 2023 |
| Movement Advancement Project IncUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Boulder, CO | $75K | 2023 |
| Neighborcare HealthMEDICAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Rave FoundationUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| King County Sexual Assault Resource CenterSOCIAL SERVICES | Renton, WA | $40K | 2023 |
| Conservation NorthwestGENERAL SUPPORT | Bellingham, WA | $40K | 2023 |
| Low Income Housing InstSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| University Of WashingtonUNRESTRICED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| ReprohubUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Kirkland, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Seattle Opera AssociationUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| YouthcareUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The ChildrenUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Seattle Chamber Music SocietyUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Rainier Valley Food BankUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Upstream UsaSOCIAL SERVICES | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| West Seattle Food BankUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of King CountySOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| ChapsMEDICAL SERVICES | Mercer Island, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children - TacomaUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Kcts9UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Seattle Audubon SocietyUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Seattle Humane SocietyANIMAL SERVICES | Bellevue, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Woodland Park ZooUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Seattle Art MuseumUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Burke Museum Of Natural History And CultureUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| KuowUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| PawsUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Lynnwood, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Growing VeteransSOCIAL SERVICES | Lynden, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Homeward Pet Adoption CenterANIMAL SERVICES | Woodinville, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Kitsap Humane SocietySOCIAL SERVICES | Silverdale, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Water First InternationalSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Epiphany SchoolEDUCATIONAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Bloedel ReserveUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Bainbridge Island, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Grandmother Against Gun Violence FundUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Kbtc AssociationUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| DadsSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Mohai FoundationUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Classic King FmUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| BirdnoteUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Fare StartSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Youth In FocusUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Highline Area Food BankUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Burien, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Chinatown International District Preservation And Development AssocUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Tucson Museum Of ArtUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Tucson, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert MuseumUNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Tucson, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| Ryther Child CenterSOCIAL SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |