The HDR Foundation is a private, employee-funded and employee-driven grantmaking foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 2013, it operates as a separate legal entity from HDR, Inc., an architecture, engineering, construction, and environmental services firm with over 200 locations. The foundation is an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) Exempt Private Foundation (EIN 46-0961680) committed to supporting community organizations and activities that align with HDR's core values and areas of expertise.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.3M
-11.1% YoY
Grant Count
72
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
-20.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The HDR Foundation seeks to benefit the communities where HDR works and lives, using the company's expertise to make lasting impact. The foundation supports three primary focus areas:
- Education — Building a skilled, well-informed, and well-educated workforce through grants to pre-K through college education groups, with emphasis on projects related to engineering, architecture, design, environmental science, consulting, and planning
- Healthy Communities — Advancing betterment in local communities through healthcare and health-related initiatives
- Environmental Stewardship — Supporting environmental initiatives and sustainability efforts
Grantmaking
The HDR Foundation has awarded over $14 million in grants since inception across 1,145 grants to more than 700 unique grant recipients.
Average Grant
amount: $182
Review Cycle
, Large Grants, and U.S. Community Grant.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The HDR Foundation supports philanthropic initiatives across the United States, with particular attention to areas where HDR operates. Geographic focus includes major urban centers such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as smaller communities. The foundation also maintains philanthropic funds in 4 countries globally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $4,973,745
- Total Giving: $2,298,516
- Total Revenue: $2,348,131
- Total Expenses: $2,306,486
Historical Context: The foundation has surpassed $14 million in total grants awarded since inception, demonstrating sustained growth in philanthropic activity.
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Hdr Foundation
HDR Foundation U.S. Community Grant
HDR FOUNDATION
Amount
More than US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
HDR Foundation: Canada Grant Cycle
HDR FOUNDATION
Amount
C $5,000 - C $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
HDR Foundation: Large Grants
HDR FOUNDATION
Amount
More than US $30,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Rex Fisher — Chair
- Nancy Hales — Executive Director
- Rob Rodriguez — Treasurer
- Stefanie Mosteller — President & CEO (as of 2022)
The foundation's board and advisors work on a voluntary basis, receiving no compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN HOPPY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVE LECUREUX | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DOUG WIGNALL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELISA DAVIES | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| GAIL HARAGUCHI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JANET GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NANCY HALES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | — |
| REX FISHER | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ROB RODRIGUEZ | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| KATIE DUTY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TOM SANDERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHIDI AMAKOH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The HDR Foundation surpassed $14 million in grants awarded since inception as of 2025
With Latest Grants, HDR Foundation Surpasses $11 Million AwardedThe foundation previously surpassed $11 million in awards, marking significant milestones in its grantmaking history
With Latest Grants, HDR Foundation Surpasses $11 Million AwardedThe foundation publishes annual reports documenting fundraising and grant-making activities, with the 2025 HDR Foundation Annual Report available
With Latest Grants, HDR Foundation Surpasses $11 Million AwardedGrant recipients are published annually, with lists available for 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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