HF Foundation Inc
HF Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hartland, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including Wisconsin, Illinois, New York, Texas, and Minnesota.
HF Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: HF Foundation Inc gave $3.5M across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $129K), top state Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,492,500
- -21.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +35.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $129,352
- -42.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $23,390,528
- +117.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to HF Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6128 Brumder Road, Hartland, WI 53029
Phone: (312) 587-0408
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HF Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Marcus School ($750K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 34 grants of 101 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Wisconsin (32%), Illinois (27%), New York (13%), Texas (9%), and Minnesota (7%). Listed 2025 recipients also included organizations in Washington, D.C., and Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How HF Foundation Inc gives
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 615% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2020) to $6.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Marcus School Milwaukee, WI | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization | $750,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization | $650,000 |
| Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation New York, NY | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization | $350,000 |
| Aim Higher Foundation Saint Paul, MN | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization | $250,000 |
| Keystone Church Keller, TX | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization | $200,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research New York, NY | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization | $100,000 |
| After School Matters Chicago, IL | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization | $100,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute Washington DC, DC | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization | $100,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization | $100,000 |
| High Jump Chicago, IL | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,390,528 | $15,074,519 | $3,523,447 | $3,492,500 | 27 | $3,495,517 | $1,788,412 | $568,536 |
| 2024 | $10,759,983 | $7,730,699 | $4,495,087 | $4,471,000 | 20 | $4,474,700 | $1,199,338 | $365,479 |
| 2023 | $8,922,114 | $12,584,897 | $6,764,740 | $6,725,000 | 18 | $6,728,930 | $2,266,880 | $219,851 |
| 2022 | $4,570,904 | $3,810,059 | $2,081,684 | $2,055,000 | 21 | $2,062,730 | $790,434 | $139,744 |
| 2021 | $4,626,674 | $7,580,192 | $1,053,878 | $1,040,000 | 15 | $1,041,887 | $726,862 | $109,904 |
| 2020 | $543,953 | $501,057 | $302,587 | $300,000 | 2 | — | — | $15,601 |
| 2019 | $745,975 | $3,841 | $1,477,267 | $1,475,000 | 3 | — | $3,841 | $44,379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HF Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $569K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas that include education, arts, public policy, health, and higher education. For example, Big Shoulders Fund says it supports underserved schools providing quality, values-based education for Chicago children; Phoenix Art Museum says it creates spaces of exchange and belonging through art; and the American Heart Association says its mission is to promote longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, HF Foundation Inc reported 27 grants totaling $3,492,500. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $750,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest awards included $750,000 to St Marcus School in Milwaukee, $650,000 to Big Shoulders Fund in Chicago, $350,000 to Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation in New York, $250,000 to Aim Higher Foundation in Saint Paul, and $200,000 to Keystone Church in Keller.
Other reported grants included $100,000 each to Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, After School Matters, Competitive Enterprise Institute, American Heart Association, High Jump, and Phoenix Art Museum, and $75,000 to University of Wisconsin Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jay Franke as president, Kerryann Haase Minton as vice president, and David Herro as secretary/treasurer.
HF Foundation Inc is led by Jay Franke, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jay Franke
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Herro
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerryann Haase Minton
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 HF Foundation Inc
How much does HF Foundation Inc give each year?
HF Foundation Inc gave $3.5M across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.5M across 20 grants.
What is HF Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
HF Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $129,352, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does HF Foundation Inc give grants?
HF Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (27%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Madison, WI (3 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does HF Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on HF Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization" (27 grants).
Who are HF Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
HF Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Marcus School ($750,000), Big Shoulders Fund ($650,000) and Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation ($350,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is HF Foundation Inc?
HF Foundation Inc reported $23.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $569K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does HF Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas that include education, arts, public policy, health, and higher education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HF Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is HF Foundation Inc's EIN?
HF Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2519284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does HF Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). HF Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hf-foundation-inc-morg_f468c80bcb9a4a9f82f70e4e7e53616f
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