HG Foundation
HG Foundation is a private foundation based in La Jolla, California. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $208,140, primarily to California recipients, including arts and cultural organizations, a children’s charity, and community and educational organizations.
HG Foundation at a glance
In short: HG Foundation gave $208K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $208,140
- +33.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,345
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $137,648
- -13.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to HG Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1870 La Jolla Rancho Road, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 623-4210
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HG Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Installation Gallery ($67K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 48 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in La Jolla, California. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to California recipients (93%); 2% went to New York recipients, and 4% were attributed to an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is HG Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2024) to $225K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Installation Gallery La Jolla, CA | General Support | $66,666 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc San Diego, CA | General Support | $40,000 |
| International Community Foundation National City, CA | General Support | $33,333 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego La Jolla, CA | General Support | $19,695 |
| Villa Musica San Diego, CA | General Support | $11,200 |
| Gillispie School La Jolla, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Pacific Research Institute Pasadena, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| International Committe for Museums and Collections of Modern Art | General Support | $6,652 |
| Tunnel to Towera Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $4,500 |
| Fundacion CASA Sanata Ana | General Support | $2,500 |
Ready to take the next step with HG Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $137,648 | $1,266,131 | $331,157 | $208,140 | 12 | $298,732 | $90,529 |
| 2024 | $158,303 | $1,312,050 | $269,361 | $156,288 | 11 | $229,550 | $215,354 |
| 2023 | $112,652 | $8,467 | $302,475 | $173,212 | 7 | $263,619 | — |
| 2022 | $91,082 | $155,118 | $321,129 | $224,675 | 8 | $315,936 | — |
| 2021 | $107,918 | $81,006 | $254,848 | $180,300 | 10 | $254,792 | — |
| 2020 | $281,760 | $250,074 | $242,408 | $182,200 | 9 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for HG Foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Installation Gallery describes its work as supporting binational arts partnerships in the San Diego–Tijuana region, while the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego says it connects audiences with the world, the region, and themselves through contemporary art. Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California describes its mission as supporting programs that improve the lives of children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, HG Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $208,140. Grants ranged from $1,594 to $66,666, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards were $66,666 to Installation Gallery, $40,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc., $33,333 to International Community Foundation, and $19,695 to Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. All four were listed for general support.
The foundation’s 2024 filing also describes direct charitable activity supporting a brunch to welcome architect Christopher Alexander for the inSite for New Mexicali project and the Venice Bi-Annual Festival celebrating Erick Meyenberg.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eloisa Haudenschild as president and CEO; Chris Haudenschild as CFO and treasurer/secretary; and Anna Haudenschild-Meier and Rita Haudenschild as board members.
HG Foundation is led by Eloisa Haudenschild, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eloisa Haudenschild
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Haudenschild-Meier
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Haudenschild
CFO, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita Haudenschild
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 HG Foundation
How much does HG Foundation give each year?
HG Foundation gave $208K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $156K across 11 grants.
What is HG Foundation's typical grant size?
HG Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,345, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from HG Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does HG Foundation give grants?
HG Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were La Jolla, CA (4 grants) and San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does HG Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of HG Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are HG Foundation's largest grantees?
HG Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Installation Gallery ($66,666), Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc ($40,000) and International Community Foundation ($33,333), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is HG Foundation?
HG Foundation reported $138K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does HG Foundation fund?
No mission statement for HG Foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HG Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 HG Foundation's EIN?
HG Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1711544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does HG 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in HG Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
United Steelworkers Local 8599
Fontana, CA
The mission statement of the organization include, but is not limited to on behalf of its members collective bargaining, grievance procedures, arbitration, strike benefits, education, and to improve the working conditions of its members.
Assets
$420K
Grants
1
Total Given
$5K
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Masserini Maurice J Tua
Saint Louis, MO
The foundation supports arts, education, environmental, health, human services, and religious causes, primarily in the San Diego area. Grants are typically $5,000–$15,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.2M
Grants
23
Total Given
$210K
The Sydney D Holland Foundation
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
The Sydney D Holland Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including schools, youth programs, and organizations addressing homelessness and education. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $26,000, with a median of $5,000; most funding went to California, with some grants in New York, Florida, and Texas. It accepts no unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$4.5M
Grants
25
Total Given
$179K
Arthur Q Johnson Foundation
La Jolla, CA
The Arthur Q Johnson Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including those serving children, education, arts and culture, and community needs; nearly all of its 2025 grant dollars went to California. Its 31 grants ranged from $812 to $48,000, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.1M
Grants
31
Total Given
$256K
Brutten Family Foundation
Solana Beach, CA
The Brutten Family Foundation funds environmental conservation and outdoor access, education, homelessness services, and mental health programs, with a focus on San Diego County and also support for global charities. In 2024, grants ranged from $100 to $150,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts unsolicited requests; applicants are invited to submit a one-page letter and detailed information about the proposed use of funds.
Assets
$348K
Grants
32
Total Given
$693K
More similar funders
More Funders in California
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). HG Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hg-foundation-morg_dc9d57759aa84fe5b24125098c4bc036
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_421711544_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{HG Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/hg-foundation-morg_dc9d57759aa84fe5b24125098c4bc036},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-12. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from HG Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
HG Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?