HB Fuller Company Foundation
The H.B. Fuller Company Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. It supports initiatives intended to improve communities where H.B. Fuller employees live and work, with its global grantmaking focused on STEM education and youth leadership development.
HB Fuller Company Foundation at a glance
In short: HB Fuller Company Foundation gave $1.1M across 110 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Minnesota. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,080,810
- +68.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 110
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,826
- +68.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $167,781
- +424.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (28 of 110, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to HB Fuller Company Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The Foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its current program page describes an open-call application process through an online portal, with proposals accepted twice a year. The published application windows are March 1–31 and August 1–31; the August 2026 cycle has passed. The program materials also describe a separate, invitation-only process for proactive partnerships.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64683, St Paul, MN 55164-0683
Phone: (651) 236-5847
Website: https://hbfuller.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from HB Fuller Company Foundation
Who HB Fuller Company Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Globalgiving ($300K). Together the top 10 received $718K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
629 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 608 grants of 629 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says its global grantmaking supports communities where H.B. Fuller employees live and work. In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Minnesota (47%), Washington, D.C. (28%), Ohio (9%), South Carolina (8%), and Washington state (4%). The largest grant that year supported a project spanning nine countries.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 110 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is HB Fuller Company Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 110 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $642K (2023) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 110 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Globalgiving Washington, DC | Project in brazil, costa rica, colombia, egypt, kenya, india, indonesia, china, and japan | $300,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc North Canton, OH | 2024 Camp Invention Summer STEM Program | $100,000 |
| Blackbaud Grantmaking Charleston, SC | HBF Invest Match | $85,038 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Carlson School of Management | $73,300 |
| Washington State University Foundation Pullman, WA | Undergraduate Research Experiences at the Voiland School | $45,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota St. Paul, MN | Sponsorship of the action for earth campaign photo stop installation | $37,000 |
| Junior Achievement North Saint Paul, MN | Learning Lab Sponsorship 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Bakken Museum Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support for the Bakken Museum | $25,000 |
| Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | Empowering Future Leaders Through Urban Debate | $17,500 |
| Century College Foundation White Bear Lake, MN | H.B. Fuller Chemistry Scholarship/Greatest Needs Scholarship | $10,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,781 | $1,300,000 | $1,114,880 | $1,080,810 | 110 | $1,164,880 | $4,594 |
| 2023 | $31,991 | $500,000 | $593,197 | $641,633 | 110 | $653,197 | $7,789 |
| 2022 | $185,188 | $1,000,000 | $1,103,570 | $891,426 | 142 | $913,570 | $7,325 |
| 2021 | $98,758 | $950,000 | $807,363 | $877,410 | 139 | — | $6,196 |
| 2020 | $36,121 | $900,000 | $763,519 | $856,568 | 128 | — | $8,867 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HB Fuller Company Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to invest in initiatives that create lasting improvement in communities where its employees live and work. Its grantmaking focuses on STEM education, particularly expanding young people’s access to STEM learning, and youth leadership development, including skills such as communication, collaboration, resilience, and career readiness.
The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and activities, including STEM programs, educational institutions, museums, and youth development organizations. For example, the National Inventors Hall of Fame describes its mission as recognizing inventors and inventions, promoting creativity, and advancing innovation and entrepreneurship. Junior Achievement North says it aims to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. The Science Museum of Minnesota describes its mission as inspiring learning, informing policy, and improving lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 110 grants totaling $1,080,810. Grants ranged from $50 to $300,000, with a median award of $5,000. The largest reported grants included $300,000 to GlobalGiving for a project in Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Egypt, Kenya, India, Indonesia, China, and Japan; $100,000 to the National Inventors Hall of Fame for its 2024 Camp Invention summer STEM program; and $85,038 to Blackbaud Grantmaking for HBF INVEST Match.
Other notable 2024 grants included $73,300 to the University of Minnesota Foundation for the Carlson School of Management; $45,000 to the Washington State University Foundation for undergraduate research experiences at the Voiland School; $37,000 to the Science Museum of Minnesota for an Action for Earth campaign photo stop installation; and $25,000 each to Junior Achievement North for a learning lab sponsorship and The Bakken Museum for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kirsten Stone as board president and Sarah Neunsinger as executive director. It also lists Nathan Weaver as ex-officio; Pamela Weier as secretary; Christopher Tukua as treasurer; and Lee Polance, Heather Campe, Heidi Weiler, Celeste Mastin, and Humberto Caldelas as directors.
HB Fuller Company Foundation is led by Kirsten Stone, Board President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kirsten Stone
Board President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Neunsinger
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Campe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Weiler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Polance
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celeste Mastin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Humberto Caldelas
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Weaver
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Tukua
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Weier
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Ryan Roark (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Shaun Lorenz (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Valerie Moeller (2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Owens (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kimberlee Sinclair (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Pam Weier (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Heather Bacigalupo (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about HB Fuller Company Foundation
How much does HB Fuller Company Foundation give each year?
HB Fuller Company Foundation gave $1.1M across 110 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $642K across 110 grants.
What is HB Fuller Company Foundation's typical grant size?
HB Fuller Company Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,826, across 110 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from HB Fuller Company Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does HB Fuller Company Foundation give grants?
HB Fuller Company Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (28%) and Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (33 grants), Minneapolis, MN (25 grants), St Louis Park, MN (3 grants) and Eagan, MN (3 grants).
Does HB Fuller Company Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of HB Fuller Company Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 110) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "HBF Invest-Matching Donation" (51 grants) and "Executive Board Support" (3 grants).
Who are HB Fuller Company Foundation's largest grantees?
HB Fuller Company Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Globalgiving ($300,000), National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc ($100,000) and Blackbaud Grantmaking ($85,038), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is HB Fuller Company Foundation?
HB Fuller Company Foundation reported $168K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does HB Fuller Company Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to invest in initiatives that create lasting improvement in communities where its employees live and work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HB Fuller Company Foundation?
The Foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is HB Fuller Company Foundation's EIN?
HB Fuller Company Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3500811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does HB Fuller Company Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). HB Fuller Company Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hb-fuller-company-foundation-morg_32143990a0e34381a37e53900fe03992
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