The Hansen Foundation

What The Hansen Foundation does

The Hansen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 572 S. Odessa Ave, Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, dedicated to supporting individuals in addiction recovery across the South Jersey / Atlantic County region. Founded by Jennifer Hansen following her own sobriety journey, with her mother Edwina Hansen serving as Vice President, the foundation operates a multi-pillar continuum of recovery services: treatment scholarships funded through donations, ten sober living residences in Atlantic County, the Solid Roots Work Program at Enlightened Farms (a 400-acre organic farm providing employment training), life skills development, recovery education workshops (financial literacy, nutrition), and structured alumni peer support programming.

The foundation generates revenue exclusively through donations and fundraising events, with no fees charged for services. Its two signature annual events — the 29-year-old Golf Tournament (raising approximately $220,000 in 2025) and the 8-year-old Mocktails & Cocktails Gala (raising more than $90,000 in 2025) — together with individual and corporate donations, form the core funding base. The Matthew Bee Memorial Fund, established in 2018 by Lisa Bee, operates as a dedicated scholarship fund within the foundation and has raised over $1 million cumulatively since inception.

Operationally, the foundation delivers services directly through its own facilities and staff, with a close strategic partnership with Enlightened Recovery providing detox, residential, and outpatient treatment services, and a related-party partnership with Enlightened Farms supplying therapeutic employment opportunities. Cornerstone donor support from Avalon Flooring and the Summers Family Foundation has enabled housing expansion. The foundation is not a technology company and has no proprietary software products, mobile applications, AI capabilities, or external investment structure (no PE/VC involvement, no parent company).

Name

The Hansen Foundation

Legal name

The Hansen Foundation

Website

https://hansenfoundationnj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hansen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Egg Harbor City, NJ, providing addiction recovery services — treatment scholarships, ten sober living residences, employment training, life skills, and alumni support — to individuals and families in South Jersey's Atlantic County region.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Egg Harbor City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and businesses supporting the foundation's mission of addiction recovery. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.
2. Annual Fundraising Events: Signature events including the Hansen Foundation Golf Tournament and Mocktails & Cocktails Gala generate significant revenue for treatment scholarships and recovery housing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Hansen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides addiction recovery support services to individuals in South Jersey, including treatment scholarships, sober living housing, life skills development, employment training, and peer support. The foundation operates ten structured sober living residences in Atlantic County and partners with Enlightened Recovery for clinical treatment and Enlightened Farms for employment training through the Solid Roots Work Program.

Product overview

The Hansen Foundation offers a comprehensive suite of addiction recovery services organized around four pillars: Treatment, Housing, Life Skills Development, and Recovery Support. The core offerings include Treatment Scholarships that provide financial assistance for detox, residential care, and outpatient services; Recovery Housing comprising ten sober living residences in Atlantic County; the Solid Roots Work Program offering employment training at Enlightened Farms' 400-acre organic farm; Recovery Education with financial literacy and nutrition workshops; Peer Support/Alumni Programming; and Life Skills Development. The foundation also operates the Matthew Bee Memorial Fund as a dedicated scholarship fund. Signature fundraising events include the annual Hansen Foundation Golf Tournament and Mocktails & Cocktails Gala.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Treatment Scholarships Financial assistance awarded to individuals seeking addiction treatment who cannot afford it. The foundation partners with Enlightened Recovery to provide detox, residential care, and outpatient services.
• Recovery Housing (Sober Living Residences) Ten structured transitional housing residences in Atlantic County providing individuals in early recovery with safe, affordable, and peaceful spaces to stabilize and protect their sobriety. Residents must attend weekly house meetings, 12-step meetings, complete house chores, volunteer in the community, and work or seek employment.
• Solid Roots Work Program Employment training program offered through Enlightened Farms to individuals in early recovery, providing meaningful employment in sustainable organic farming on 400 acres in Egg Harbor City, NJ. Participants gain job skills, stability, and accountability in a nurturing environment.
• Recovery Education Recovery education opportunities including financial literacy workshops that teach budgeting and responsible planning, as well as nutrition education to promote physical wellness, empowering individuals to build confidence and independence.
• Peer Support (Alumni Programming) Ongoing fellowship and support for individuals who have completed the foundation's programs or lived in their residences. The Alumni Office organizes regular alumni meetings and memorable experiences including professional baseball games, skydiving, and trips to Costa Rica.
• Life Skills Development Professional services focusing on stress management, goal setting, communication, exercise, nutrition, emotional regulation, and self-awareness to improve self-esteem and reduce relapse risk. Addresses triggers and teaches healthy coping strategies.
• Recovery Support Services Job skills training, employment coaching, resume writing, and social community-based events designed to provide acceptance and support for individuals seeking freedom from addiction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10 sober living residences operated in Atlantic County region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Enlightened RecoverycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose strategic partnership with Enlightened Recovery for delivery of therapeutic services. The foundation works hand in hand with Enlightened Recovery, partnering closely to provide detox, residential care, and outpatient services. The foundation's Main Campus in Egg Harbor City serves Enlightened Recovery's PHP program participants.
• Avalon FlooringcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCornerstone supporter of the newly built recovery residences. Avalon Flooring's dedication and generosity played a pivotal role in ensuring the homes met practical needs while reflecting a true standard of excellence.
• Enlightened FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity operating the Solid Roots Work Program for employment training of individuals in early recovery. Enlightened Farms rests on 400 acres in Egg Harbor City, providing opportunities for sustainable organic farming while supporting daily operations and fresh food production for the community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Phoenix House: Phoenix House is a national nonprofit operating residential treatment, sober living, and outpatient recovery programs for substance use disorders. Comparable to The Hansen Foundation's combination of residential recovery housing, life-skills programming, and alumni support.
• Ashley Addiction Treatment: Ashley is a Mid-Atlantic nonprofit addiction treatment provider headquartered in Maryland, offering inpatient, outpatient, and recovery housing services. Comparable to The Hansen Foundation as a regional nonprofit addiction-services organization with treatment and recovery housing offerings.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Caron is a nonprofit addiction treatment organization offering detoxification, residential care, outpatient services, and recovery support — closely aligned with the treatment-plus-recovery-support continuum The Hansen Foundation funds through scholarships. Both are 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in the Mid-Atlantic addiction space.
• Samaritan Daytop Village: Samaritan Daytop Village is a large nonprofit providing addiction treatment, recovery housing, vocational rehabilitation, and life-skills programming. The combination of sober living plus employment-training mirrors The Hansen Foundation's Solid Roots program.
• Oxford House: Oxford House operates the world's largest sober living network of democratically run, self-supporting residences — directly comparable to The Hansen Foundation's 10 sober living residences in scope and model. Both are nonprofit, community-led sober living operators serving individuals in early recovery.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Hazelden Betty Ford is the largest nonprofit addiction treatment and recovery provider in the U.S., combining clinical treatment, sober living, family programming, and recovery education. It is a much larger broad incumbent in the same integrated addiction-services space The Hansen Foundation occupies at the regional level.
• Recovery Centers of America: Recovery Centers of America operates a network of inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment facilities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including in New Jersey. They overlap with The Hansen Foundation's South Jersey catchment area and treatment-plus-recovery continuum.

Regional players

• Talbot House Recovery Center: Talbot House is a Central Florida nonprofit providing low-cost sober living and recovery support services. While geographically distinct, it offers the same sober-living-plus-recovery-support nonprofit model as The Hansen Foundation at a similar organizational scale.
• Seabrook House: Seabrook House is a New Jersey-based addiction treatment provider offering detox, residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services. While primarily a clinical treatment provider, it overlaps with The Hansen Foundation's South Jersey footprint and shared treatment partners.

Emerging players

• Hope for New Hampshire Recovery: A regional recovery community center offering peer support, recovery housing, and employment services for individuals in addiction recovery. Comparable to The Hansen Foundation as a smaller, regionally focused nonprofit providing the same mix of housing, employment, and recovery-support services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hansenfoundnj
• Facebookfacebook.com/HansenFoundationNJ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-hansen-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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