Hdr Foundation

OMAHA, NE EIN: 46-0961680
Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief

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

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

41states
+33 more states

States

AlaskaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasVirginiaWashingtonWisconsinWyoming

Cities

ALBUQUERQUEANCHORAGEARLINGTONASHLANDATLANTAAURORAAUSTINAVOCABARTLESVILLEBELLEVUEBILLINGSBLYTHEWOODBOISEBONITA SPRINGSBOSTONBOZEMANBREABRIARCLIFF MANORBROOKLYNBUENA PARK

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.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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Expenses———
Qualifying Distributions———
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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$646K$1M$2M$3M27 grants202047 grants202164 grants202264 grants202372 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CITY OF CREVE COEUR$400KOPERATION JUMP START$52KRENEWAL FOOD BANK$39KARIZONA TRAIL ASSOCIATION$37KRADIUS$33KGIRL SCOUTS OF KENTUCKIA…$30KTHE KITA CENTER$30KTHE RICK HERREMA FOUNDAT…$30KNEW MORNING YOUTH & FAMI…$30KIDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIV…$30K

Grant Size Distribution

224 grants across all recorded years

203<$50K13$50–100K7$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

3 open opportunities from Hdr Foundation

Foundation

HDR Foundation U.S. Community Grant

HDR FOUNDATION

Amount

More than US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

HDR Foundation: Canada Grant Cycle

HDR FOUNDATION

Amount

C $5,000 - C $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

HDR Foundation: Large Grants

HDR FOUNDATION

Amount

More than US $30,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Creve Coeur ($400,000), Operation Jump Start ($51,950), Renewal Food Bank ($38,850).

RecipientPurposeAmount
THE KITA CENTER NORTH BERWICK, MECHARTIABLE$30,000
COMPASS FOR KIDS SPRINGFIELD, ILCHARTIABLE$9,990
COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATES INC MT VERNON, NYCHARTIABLE$5,000
STONE SOUP GROUP ANCHORAGE, AKCHARTIABLE$10,000
JAMY VALADEZ OMAHA, NEDISASTER RELIEF$6,229
CITY OF CREVE COEUR CREVE COEUR, MACHARITABLE$400,000
JOSE ENRIQUEZ OMAHA, NEDISASTER RELIEF$10,000
IDAHO VETERANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOISE, IDCHARTIABLE$10,000
CHATTANOOGA AREA FOOD BANK INC CHATTANOOGA, TNCHARTIABLE$7,620
KIDS AGAINST HUNGER-SIOUX FALLS SIOUX FALLS, SDCHARTIABLE$10,000

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

NameTitleHoursCompensation
BRIAN HOPPYDIRECTOR2—
DAVE LECUREUXDIRECTOR2—
DOUG WIGNALLDIRECTOR2—
ELISA DAVIESSECRETARY2—
GAIL HARAGUCHIDIRECTOR2—
JANET GONZALEZDIRECTOR2—
NANCY HALESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR30—
REX FISHERCHAIR2—
ROB RODRIGUEZTREASURER5—
KATIE DUTYDIRECTOR2—
TOM SANDERSDIRECTOR2—
CHIDI AMAKOHDIRECTOR2—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

The HDR Foundation surpassed $14 million in grants awarded since inception as of 2025

With Latest Grants, HDR Foundation Surpasses $11 Million Awarded

The foundation previously surpassed $11 million in awards, marking significant milestones in its grantmaking history

With Latest Grants, HDR Foundation Surpasses $11 Million Awarded
2025

The 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 Awarded
2025

Grant recipients are published annually, with lists available for 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hdr Foundation fund?

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 loca…

How do I apply for a grant from Hdr Foundation?

The HDR Foundation has awarded over $14 million in grants since inception across 1,145 grants to more than 700 unique grant recipients. **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $974 to $400,000 • Average grant amount: $182 • Median grant amount: Not specified in available data **Recent Grant Activity:** Notable 2024 grants include: • Feeding America: $353,000 • Strider Education Foundation: $330,000 • Operation Jump Start: $51,950 The foundation maintains 3 active grant opportunities: …

Where does Hdr Foundation make 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.

What size grants does Hdr Foundation award?

In 2024, Hdr Foundation awarded 72 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Hdr Foundation's EIN?

Hdr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0961680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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