Hogs for the Cause Inc
To alleviate the burdens associated with pediatric brain cancer, with a secondary purpose of medical expense coverage.
Hogs for the Cause Inc at a glance
In short: Hogs for the Cause Inc gave $1.8M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $253K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,774,436
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $253,491
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $238,500
- Total assets
- $17,133,734
- +29.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hogs for the Cause Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hogs for the Cause Inc
Who Hogs for the Cause Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Inc ($625K). Together the top 7 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 9 grants of 28 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hogs for the Cause Inc gives
- Giving grew 210% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $291K (2020) to $1.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Inc Baltimore, MD | Hogs House Patient Assistance Housing Unit Pledge | $625,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Aurora, CO | Pediatric center for cancer & blood disorders centralized cell bank | $300,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | Hogs House Patient Assistance Housing Pledge | $250,000 |
| Children's Hospital New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Hogs House Patient Assistance Housing Annual Costs | $238,500 |
| Prisma Health Children's Hospital Greenville, SC | Prisma health children's hospital upstate hogs for the cause pediatric hematology-oncology unit | $200,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Mississippi Jackson, MS | Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Wing Pledge | $150,000 |
| St Andrew's Village Metairie, LA | Housing Program Special Needs Children | $10,936 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,133,734 | $6,552,690 | $2,798,260 | $1,774,436 | 7 | $655,450 |
| 2024 | $13,264,846 | $5,325,823 | $2,580,909 | $1,647,550 | 6 | $392,926 |
| 2023 | $10,387,052 | $4,131,023 | $1,607,256 | $831,860 | 4 | $66,407 |
| 2022 | $7,741,240 | $4,068,991 | $1,222,876 | $571,498 | 6 | $112,381 |
| 2021 | $5,195,648 | $2,017,897 | $1,086,213 | $575,000 | 5 | $54,927 |
| 2020 | $4,059,927 | $1,135,143 | $901,509 | $291,250 | 3 | $73,690 |
About Hogs for the Cause Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hogs for the Cause Inc is a public charity, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $655K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hogs for the Cause Inc is led by W. Becker Hall, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
W. Becker Hall
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$159K (2020) → $241K (2025)
Alexander E. Rainold III
Board Chair & CFO
Chairman of the Board → Board Chair & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$19K (2023) → $143K (2025)
Benjamin A. Guider III
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bond
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rene A. Louapre IV
Vice President & COO
Vice President → Vice President & COO, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $83K (2025)
William E. Wolf
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $241K, to W Becker Hall (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hogs for the Cause Inc
How much does Hogs for the Cause Inc give each year?
Hogs for the Cause Inc gave $1.8M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 6 grants.
What is Hogs for the Cause Inc's typical grant size?
Hogs for the Cause Inc's median grant in 2025 was $238,500, and its average grant was $253,491, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hogs for the Cause Inc give grants?
Hogs for the Cause Inc's top state is Maryland, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Louisiana (28%) and Colorado (17%).
Does Hogs for the Cause Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Hogs for the Cause Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hogs for the Cause Inc's largest grantees?
Hogs for the Cause Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Inc ($625,000), Children's Hospital Colorado ($300,000) and Our Lady of the Lake Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hogs for the Cause Inc?
Hogs for the Cause Inc reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.6M.
What is Hogs for the Cause Inc's EIN?
Hogs for the Cause Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0273586. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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