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The Alvin James Hansen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Media access and policy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SONOMA COUNTY FARM BUREAU
$280K
11%
SONOMA COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION
$150K
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALVIN JAMES HANSEN FOUNDATION?
No. ALVIN JAMES HANSEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ALVIN JAMES HANSEN FOUNDATION give?
ALVIN JAMES HANSEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ALVIN JAMES HANSEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALVIN JAMES HANSEN FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $125 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALVIN JAMES HANSEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ALVIN JAMES HANSEN FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $411 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALVIN JAMES HANSEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ALVIN JAMES HANSEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include SONOMA COUNTY FARM BUREAU and SONOMA COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALVIN JAMES HANSEN FOUNDATION?
ALVIN JAMES HANSEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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