Hinz Foundation
Hinz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Woodbury, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $178K.
Hinz Foundation at a glance
In short: Hinz Foundation gave $105K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,000
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,000
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,148,773
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Hinz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prolife Across America ($35K). Together the top 5 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hinz Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $105K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prolife Across America Minneapolis, MN | Mission of Charity | $35,000 |
| Sharing & Caring Hands Minneapolis, MN | Mission of Charity | $30,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace St. Paul, MN | Mission of Charity | $20,000 |
| Woodbury Options for Women Woodbury, MN | Mission of Charity | $10,000 |
| Pockets of Hope Sartell, MN | Mission of Charity | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,148,773 | $29,636 | $128,485 | $105,000 | 5 | — | $178,433 | — |
| 2023 | $1,078,825 | $69,384 | $102,095 | $85,000 | 4 | — | $25,502 | — |
| 2022 | $1,100,029 | $64,208 | $81,221 | $64,000 | 5 | — | $97,827 | — |
| 2021 | $1,093,582 | $28,308 | $111,999 | $94,000 | 5 | $94,000 | $87,742 | $71,781 |
| 2020 | $1,061,415 | $198,123 | $70,062 | $56,000 | 4 | — | $20,312 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hinz Foundation is led by Josephine A Hinz, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Josephine A Hinz
President
CFO → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Hinz
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Hinz
Controller & Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael C Hinz (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hinz Foundation
How much does Hinz Foundation give each year?
Hinz Foundation gave $105K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 4 grants.
What is Hinz Foundation's typical grant size?
Hinz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hinz Foundation give grants?
Hinz Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Hinz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Hinz Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mission of Charity" (5 grants).
Who are Hinz Foundation's largest grantees?
Hinz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Prolife Across America ($35,000), Sharing & Caring Hands ($30,000) and Our Lady of Peace ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hinz Foundation?
Hinz Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $30K.
What is Hinz Foundation's EIN?
Hinz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1944627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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