Private foundation · Batavia, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Hansen-Furnas Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $4,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $4,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $4,000 · 1 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $4,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $4,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 90 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $543,552
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $544K | $4,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $545K | $11K | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Scholarship Committee HANSEN-FURNAS · Batavia · (630) 761-1390
- What to send
- Available upon request
- Deadlines
- Application form and transcript due into foundation office by 5:00 p.m. March 1
Next one: Mar 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Scholarships will be given only for full time undergraduate studies at an accredited college or university. One post graduate scholarship is available. Permanent or home address must be within twelve miles of the batavia government center, batavia, il or in clarke county iowa.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Nancy VanceDirector
- Richard W HansenDirector
- Kirsten Hansen-BarkleyDirector
- Robert F PetersonDirector
- Joanne B HansenPresident
- Scott HansenVice president
- Rick ThompsonSecretary/treasurer
- Lisa HansenAsst. secretary/treasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarships (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Scholarships | $4,000 |