About Hankin Foundation
The Hankin Foundation focuses on local Greater Philadelphia/Chester County community needs, making unrestricted general operating grants to institutions that serve youth, food security, and people with disabilities. Their giving favors hands-on service providers — a residential youth school, a regional food bank, and vocational/therapeutic programs — suggesting a preference for direct-service nonprofits that address basic needs and long-term youth development.
Focus Areas
Residential youth education (Church Farm School-style boarding/therapeutic school)County-level food security and emergency food distribution (Chester County Food Bank)Vocational and therapeutic programs for people with disabilities (Handi-Crafters / Hands With Hands)General operating support for local service organizations in Chester County/Exton, PA
Who They Fund
unspecified / not definednonprofit organizations (general)broader public or community beneficiaries (unspecified)
Giving Approach
About Hankin Foundation
The Hankin Foundation gives a large share of its support as unrestricted general operating grants to local institutions serving youth, food security, and people with disabilities. One of its clearest patterns is repeated support for The Church Farm School in Exton, which received $55,500 in 2023 and $50,000 in 2025 for general use. The foundation also backed Chester County Food Bank with $50,000 in 2025, reflecting continued support for emergency food distribution in its service area. Another consistent recipient is Handi-Crafters Inc in Thorndale, which received $35,000 in both 2023 and 2024, showing a preference for sustained support of direct-service nonprofits. Its grants are aimed at community institutions rather than individuals, and the recent record includes schools, food banks, vocational services, and other local organizations tied to Chester County and the broader Greater Philadelphia area. The funding pattern suggests a board-directed approach built around flexible support for organizations that provide day-to-day services and long-term community assistance.
What Hankin Foundation Funds
Youth education is a recurring theme. The foundation gave $55,500 in 2023 and $50,000 in 2025 to The Church Farm School for general use, supporting a residential school model. Food security is another clear area: Chester County Food Bank received $50,000 in 2025, after prior awards of $30,000 in 2024 and $26,985 in 2023. For disability-related work, Handi-Crafters Inc in Thorndale received $37,500 in 2025 after $35,000 awards in both 2023 and 2024. The foundation also funded Hands With Hands in Berlin for $40,000 in 2025, alongside a $15,000 grant in 2024 to Handswithhands Donation. These grants point to a mix of education, hunger relief, and vocational or therapeutic support.
How Hankin Foundation Gives
Typical grants are small to mid-sized: p25 is $750, median is $1,500, and p75 is $5,000. The recent record includes repeated awards to the same organizations across multiple years, including several recipients that appear in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Grants are made through the Hankin Foundation’s philanthropic arm and are described as unrestricted or general operating support. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. It also does not accept unsolicited applications.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$379K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Total Revenue
$202K
Total Expenses
$385K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $750 and $5K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$750
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$5K
Geographic Reach
Local14 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Hankin Foundation Funds
Top 3 recipient countries by grant volume for Hankin Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 269 | $1.3M | 98.9% |
| 2 | Germany | 2 |
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