John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation
Private foundation · Forest City, IA · EIN 42-1343843 · reported 2025
126grants reported
$9,000median award
$5,000lower quartile
$1,000smallest grant
$3.1Mtotal paid
14states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 7 of its 126 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $1.2M in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation INC | Forest City, IA | $1,025,000 |
| Forest City Education Foundation ANNUAL FUNDING - SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT 2024 | Forest City, IA | $200,000 |
| Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum VESTERHEIM COMMONS, THE INSPIRING COMMUNITY SPACE | Decorah, IA | $200,000 |
| Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation INC BOMAN FINE ARTS IMPROVEMENTS | Forest City, IA | $130,000 |
| United States Sailing Center OF Martin County INC | Jensen Beach, FL | $100,000 |
| City OF Forest City TAXILANE UPGRADES | Forest City, IA | $59,000 |
| Clear Lake Community School Foundation INC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | Clear Lake, IA | $50,000 |
| Clear Lake Development Foundation ROOFTOP PATIO NAMING RIGHTS | Clear Lake, IA | $50,000 |
| Hancock County Economic Development Corporation CHILDCARE ALLIANCE - WAGE SUPPORT INITIATIVE | Garner, IA | $50,000 |
| Temple Grandin School | Boulder, CO | $50,000 |
| Forest City Family YMCA CHILDCARE SUPPORT | Forest City, IA | $45,000 |
| T L C Broadcasting Corporation POWER AND EQUIPMENT UPGRADE | Mason City, IA | $37,500 |
| City OF Forest City IMPROVEMENT AND GROWTH OF FOREST CITY | Forest City, IA | $32,000 |
| Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth INC SPRING TRAINING CAMP AT FOREST CITY | LA Crosse, WI | $30,000 |
| City OF Blooming Prairie CENTRAL PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT | Blooming Prairie, MN | $30,000 |
| Forest City Family YMCA ALL FOR A BETTER US | Forest City, IA | $30,000 |
| Garner Community Christian Child Care VISION FOR EXPANSION | Garner, IA | $30,000 |
| Lake Mills Family Center CHILDCARE PROGRAM | Lake Mills, IA | $30,000 |
| Winnebago County UNION SOLDIER FOUNTAIN RECAST | Forest City, IA | $30,000 |
| Austin Area Arts PARAMOUNT THEATRE RENOVATION | Austin, MN | $25,000 |
| City OF Buffalo Center POOL REPLASTER PROJECT | Buffalo Center, IA | $25,000 |
| City OF Clear Lake PICKLEBALL SHELTER | Clear Lake, IA | $25,000 |
| Groundwire INC | Chicopee, MA | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Food Bank FOOD PURCHASES | Forest City, IA | $25,000 |
| City OF Blooming Prairie PICKLEBALL COURT PROJECT | Blooming Prairie, MN | $20,000 |
| City OF Forest City RAGBRAI LII ENTERTAINMENT | Forest City, IA | $20,000 |
| City OF Hayfield CITY PLAYGROUND | Hayfield, MN | $20,000 |
| Mantorville Restoration Association OPERA ROOF | Mantorville, MN | $20,000 |
| Seattle Festival Orchestra | Seattle, WA | $20,000 |
| South Central Minnesota Youth for Christ INC ARTS AND CHARACTER BUILDING PROJECT | Albert Lea, MN | $20,000 |
| Blooming Prairie Youth Club SAFETY AND SECURITY UPGRADES | Blooming Prairie, MN | $15,000 |
| City OF Forest City PUCKERBRUSH DAYS | Forest City, IA | $15,000 |
| Hayfield Community School SOFTBALL FIELD UPDATE/RENOVATION | Garner, IA | $15,000 |
| Lake Mills Area Ministerial Association FOOD AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS | Lake Mills, IA | $15,000 |
| United TO Serve With Passion and Purpose BASH AT THE LAKE MUSIC FESTIVAL | Clear Lake, IA | $15,000 |
| Westcare Foundation INC VETERAN'S FOOD PANTRY | Las Vagas, NV | $15,000 |
| Winnebago Historical Society SALARY ASSISTANCE | Forest City, IA | $15,000 |
| City OF Riceville ELF SHOP | Riceville, IA | $13,000 |
| Hancock County Economic Development Corporation 2025 INITIATIVES | Garner, IA | $12,500 |
| Lake Mills Firefighters Association SIGN - DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY | Lake Mills, IA | $12,500 |
| Kum Along Citizens Club INC CONGREGATE HOME MEALS | Forest City, IA | $12,000 |
| North Iowa Area Community College Foundation YOUTH ENTREPRENEURIAL ACADEMY 2025 | Mason City, IA | $12,000 |
| Build a Better Belmond LUICK MEMORIAL POOL REBUILDING | Belmond, IA | $10,000 |
| City OF Hayfield FIRE DEPARTMENT SCBA UPDATE | Hayfield, MN | $10,000 |
| Clear Lake United Methodist Church Foundation CLEAR LAKE VENTURA FOOD PANTRY - MEAT DISTRIBUTION | Houston, TX | $10,000 |
| Friends OF Bear Creek INC COURSE IMPROVEMENTS | Houston, TX | $10,000 |
| Garner Chamber OF Commerce Foundation DUESEY DAYS 2025 | Garner, IA | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts OF Greater Iowa GIRLS TO ATTEND CAMP TANGLEFOOT | Urbandale, IA | $10,000 |
| Hope 4 Women International LOCAL PROJECTS | Forest City, IA | $10,000 |
| Central Iowa Underwater Search and Rescue EQUIPMENT UPGRADE | Ankeny, IA | $10,000 |
| Lake Mills Area Historical Society 1901 VICTORIA HOUSE PRESERVATION | Lake Mills, IA | $10,000 |
| Lake Mills Foundation for Community Improvements INC JULY JUBILEE | Lake Mills, IA | $10,000 |
| Mason City Family YMCA MOTOR AND PUMP REPAIR | Mason City, IA | $10,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation North Iowa FAMILY CONNECTIONS | Mason City, IA | $10,000 |
| Mower County Agricultural Society CHILDREN'S BARNYARD RENOVATION | Austin, MN | $10,000 |
| Sheffield Betterment Foundation Corporation PARK EQUIPMENT UPGRADE | Sheffield, IA | $10,000 |
| Swea City Improvement League INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND | Swea City, IA | $10,000 |
| T L C Broadcasting Corporation BACKUP AND MAIN BROADCAST TOWER RELOCATION | Mason City, IA | $10,000 |
| Winnebago County Fair Association EXHIBIT HALL PHASE 3 | Thompson, IA | $10,000 |
| Winnebago Historical Society MILITARY MUSEUM | Forest City, IA | $10,000 |
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