Hetland Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker MINNEAPOLIS, MN EIN: 41-1637573

The Hetland Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, established in 1988. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since June 1989. The foundation functions as a grantmaking organization supporting various charitable causes across the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$195K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

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Avg Grant Size

$6K

+0.0% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its funding activities. However, recent grant distributions indicate support for:

Religious organizations
Program support for nonprofits
Veteran-focused organizations
Animal rescue and welfare

Grantmaking

The foundation primarily awards grants for program support.

Grant Types

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and regions, including:

Arizona
Florida
Georgia
Maryland
Minnesota
New York
North Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Virginia
Washington
Washington, D.C.

The foundation also funds major metropolitan areas including Atlanta, Houston, and Washington, D.C., as well as smaller communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $453K (47%)

Florida $123K (13%)

New York $74K (8%)

South Dakota $53K (5%)

Maryland $50K (5%)

Virginia $50K (5%)

Wisconsin $36K (4%)

Georgia $28K (3%)

+6 more states

States

Arizona District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Maryland Minnesota North Carolina New York South Dakota Texas Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Cities

ATLANTACALEDONIACHAMBERLAINHOUSTONISLAND PARKJACKSONVILLELA CRESCENTLA CROSSEMADISONMIAMI BEACHMINNEAPOLISMITCHELLPATAGONIAQUANTICORALIEGHROCHESTERROCKVILLESPOKANEST PAULSTATEN ISLAND

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $3,423,005
Total Revenue: $276,379
Total Expenses: $248,092
Total Liabilities: $0
Investment Income and Dividends: $116,510

Historical Context: The foundation has maintained relatively stable assets over time, with financial data available from 2011 through 2024.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

146 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc ($20,000), Mayo Clinic Foundation ($20,000), Salvation Armyrochester Branch ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AZ DESERT ROTTI & PALS PATAGONIA, AZ	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$1,000
BETHANY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH LA CROSSE, WI	RELIGIOUS	$6,000
BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOC MINNEAPOLIS, MN	RELIGIOUS	$20,000
BUILDING HOMES FOR HEROES ISLAND PARK, NY	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
CHRIST THE KING ANGLICAN CHURCH SPOKANE, WA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$6,000
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA	RELIGIOUS	$6,000
FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION ROCKVILLE, MD	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
HOUSTON COMMUNITY AMBULANCE HOUSTON, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$5,000
HOUSTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY CALEDONIA, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$2,000
HOUSTON COUNTY K9 FOUNDATION LA CRESCENT, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Patricia G. Hetland – President
Harvey A. Hetland – Vice President
Patrice R. Nelson – Officer
Tiffany G. Hetland – Officer

All officers serve voluntarily without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PATRICIA G HETLAND	PRESIDENT	1	—
HARVEY A HETLAND	FORMER VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
PATRICE R NELSON	OFFICER	1	—
TIFFANY G HETLAND	OFFICER	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hetland Family Foundation fund?

The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its funding activities. However, recent grant distributions indicate support for: • Religious organizations • Program support for nonprofits • Veteran-focused organizations • Animal rescue and welfare

How do I apply for a grant from Hetland Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $194,700–$195,000 • Typical award range: $200–$20,000 • Recent grants include $10,000 awards to organizations such as Wounded Warrior Project, Building Homes for Heroes, and Fisher House Foundation • The foundation made 28 grants in the most recent reporting year **Grant Types:** The foundation primarily awards grants for program support.

Where does Hetland Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and regions, including: • Arizona • Florida • Georgia • Maryland • Minnesota • New York • North Carolina • South Dakota • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Washington, D.C. The foundation also funds major metropolitan areas including Atlanta, Houston, and Washington, D.C., as well as smaller communities.