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Private foundation · EIN 41-1953881

Hognander Foundation

Edina, MN

Hognander Foundation is a private foundation based in Edina, MN. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $154K in grants and contributions paid across 27 grants, with $3.21M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Minnesota Public Radio, Minnesota Orchestra Association and Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Minnesota Public RadioSt Paul, MNOperating Funds$23,939
Minnesota Orchestra AssociationMinneapolis, MNOperating Funds$17,000
Minneapolis Institute of ArtsMinneapolis, MNOperating Funds & Exhibition$15,000
Minnehaha AcademyMinneapolis, MNOperating Funds$12,412
Twin Cities Public TelevisionSt Paul, MNOperating Funds$12,000
Franklin & Marshall CollegeLancaster, PAOperating Funds$10,000
Minnesota Historical SocietySt Paul, MNOperating Funds$10,000
St Paul Chamber OrchestraSt Paul, MNOperating Funds$6,000
American Swedish InstituteMinneapolis, MNOperating Funds$5,000
Augsburg UniversityMinneapolis, MNOperating Funds$5,000
Science Museum of MinnesotaSt Paul, MNOperating Funds$5,000
Friends of the Hennepin County LibraryMinneapolis, MNOperating Funds$3,000
Global MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNOperating Funds$3,000
Guthrie TheaterMinneapolis, MNOperating Funds$3,000
Vocal EssenceMinneapolis, MNOperating Funds$3,000
Walker Art CenterMinneapolis, MNOperating Funds$3,000
Magnum ChorumMinneapolis, MNOperating Funds$3,000
Way to GrowMinneapolis, MNOperating Funds$3,000
Stevenson SchoolPebble Beach, CAOperating Funds$2,000
American Scandinavian FoundationNew York, NYOperating Funds$1,500
Edina Community FoundationEdina, MNOperating Funds$1,500
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CAOperating Funds$1,500
Bolder OptionsMinneapolis, MNOperating Funds$1,000
Church in the ForestPebble Beach, CAOperating Funds$1,000
Ebenezer FoundationMinneapolis, MNOperating Funds$1,000

The 25 largest of 27 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Hognander Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Hognander Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Hognander Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $153,851 in grants and contributions paid (27 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Hognander Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Minnesota Public Radio (MN), $23.9K, Minnesota Orchestra Association (MN), $17K, Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MN), $15K, Minnehaha Academy (MN), $12.4K and Twin Cities Public Television (MN), $12K.