Learn more about our foundation’s rich history and what makes our non-profit so special and important.
Sister Madeline Hanot was the driving force behind Hanot foundation concept and creation. Sister Madeline Hanot was a member of the Daughters of the Cross religious congregation who was serving the disabled population of the Diocese of Stockton, brought together a small group of parents to discuss the formation of an organization that would provide homes for the disabled.
The group was driven by the common concern that once they were gone there would be an organization that would provide a loving environment for their disabled children. Out of this common bond and common dream the Hanot Foundation was born. Since Sister Madeline was the driving force and the inspiration of the original group of parents it was decided to name the organization after her. Thus, the name Hanot Foundation came about.
On October 15th 1973 The Hanot Foundation, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in the state of California and eventually recognized as a 501©3 corporation by the Federal Government. The Articles of Incorporation were signed by the first board of Directors:
James Culbertson, Jean Whitemore, Charles Moody, Frances Reilly, Phyllis O’Connor, David Angelo, David Laude, Jack Lobenberg, Ellen A. Bainbridge, George DeYoung, Marianne Warmerdam, Lenora Peterson, Sister Madeline Hanot, Rev. Cornelius P. DeGroot
During this period the board of directors spent all of its time and energy planning and fundraising towards the eventual fruition of the founder’s dream, a physical building that individuals could call home. It was during this time that Albert and Marianne Warmerdam approached the board of directors and offered to donate 5 acres of their ranch land as a sight for a future home. Once the land was acquired, plans called for a 48 bed home with a large common room, Library/recreation area, and eight separate living units to house six residents each. Unfortunately the newly formed funding agency, Valley Mountain Regional Center was opposed to the plan of such a large facility because of the size. Not discouraged by Valley Mountain Regional Center’s Opposition, the Hanot board of directors continued to plan and raise funds for the planned home. In early 1978 Hanot broke ground on the construction of two small cottages that were to house residents each. In June of 1979, Hanot received its first residents, six women and six men. Hanot was able to open this first phase of their home completely debt free due to the tireless efforts of the board members and supporters who continued to raise funds throughout the formative years.
The financial stability of the agency was addressed by the establishment of an endowment fund that over time would grow to ensure that there as a back-up to the sometimes-volatile funding of the state. In 2000 a committee from the board bean to study the possibility of such an endowment. On February 27th 2001 Hanot Foundation Endowment Fund, Inc. was incorporated as a separate 501©3 corporation. The Articles of Incorporation were signed by the original board members:
Jerry DeGroot, President; Donald G Schrader, Treasurer; Linda Glaros, Secretary; C. Joseph Crane, Director; Denis Donald Geiger, Director; Samuel Tolson, Director
The Endowment Fund has substantially contributed to capital improvements of Hanot through the years and has also grown to over $2.5 million as of October 2020.
Hanot began to address some long-postponed issues of aging facilities. Parts of Hanot’s physical plant were over thirty years old and were in great need of upgrading and refurbishing. Even the newer units were in need of serious attention. With financial assistance from the endowment fund a complete overhaul of the homes was accomplished over the years. Along with the refurbishing of the buildings, major infrastructure improvements were added to the homes.
Through it all, the board of directors and administrative leadership has been able to maintain and enhance Hanot’s reputation as one of the premier residential facilities in the area.
With a strong belief deeply imbedded in both the board of directors and the administrative staff of Hanot, the agency will continue to live up to the hopes and dreams of Sister Madeline Hanot and those early pioneers who dared to turn her dream into the reality that Hanot Foundation has become.
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