HRK Foundation
HRK Foundation is a family foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. It seeks to address unequal access to resources and promote healthy families and communities, supporting community building, arts, health, and human services.
HRK Foundation at a glance
In short: HRK Foundation gave $4.7M across 212 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Minnesota. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,692,996
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 212
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,137
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,095,167
- -21.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (11 of 160, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to HRK Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation accepts proposals by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing lists Jill Koosmann as the contact and describes a written application with a cover sheet, cover letter, budget, and copy of the applicant’s Form 990 or audited financial statements. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- March 15 and September 15, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- March 15 and September 15, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Jill Koosmann
Mailing address: 2550 University Ave W Suite 413-N, St Paul, MN 55114
Phone: (651) 293-9001
Website: https://www.hrkfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HRK Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Localized ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,578 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,486 grants of 1,578 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation accepts proposals from the Twin Cities Metro Area, the St. Croix Valley, and Ashland and Bayfield counties in Wisconsin. Its board’s primary geographic focus is Saint Paul. In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to Minnesota recipients; Wisconsin received 2%, and Maine, South Dakota, and Florida each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 212 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is HRK Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 160 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $185K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 271% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.9M (2020) to $8.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 212 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Localized Afton, MN | Transfer interests in localized llc to allow for the continued operations of an exempt nature park | $2,010,919 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | GOS | $1,000,000 |
| Vocalessence Minneapolis, MN | Capital | $150,607 |
| The Arts Partnership Saint Paul, MN | Capital | $60,320 |
| Belwin Conservancy Afton, MN | Capital | $50,000 |
| Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) Saint Paul, MN | GOS | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) Saint Paul, MN | GOS | $40,000 |
| Minnesota Opera Minneapolis, MN | GOS | $40,000 |
| Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (Ilcm) Saint Paul, MN | GOS | $25,000 |
| Maine Medical Center (MMC) Portland, ME | GOS | $25,000 |
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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 | $15,095,167 | $1,460,737 | $5,412,745 | $4,692,996 | 212 | $5,546,260 | $1,269,139 | $2,044,255 |
| 2023 | $19,149,017 | $694,532 | $5,702,489 | $4,992,891 | 261 | $5,879,159 | $191,595 | $890,982 |
| 2022 | $21,490,694 | $8,281,753 | $9,629,919 | $8,812,955 | 376 | $9,602,642 | $8,048,483 | $1,485,786 |
| 2021 | $34,778,924 | $4,216,613 | $6,694,199 | $5,989,609 | 375 | $6,473,233 | $3,860,328 | $1,575,992 |
| 2020 | $36,795,091 | $3,550,930 | $5,268,987 | $3,927,040 | 354 | — | $2,780,583 | $1,602,239 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HRK Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its work as improving the fabric of the community by recognizing and addressing unequal access to resources. Its community-building interests include immigrant and refugee rights and well-being, Indigenous sovereignty, access to healthy and affordable food, permanently affordable housing, and neighbors working across differences for the common good.
It supports arts organizations that sustain the Twin Cities’ cultural infrastructure, with new arts funding directed toward culturally specific arts organizations. It also funds programs that strengthen families, promote healthy lives, and provide health and human services. The foundation does not provide grants to individuals.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate this range. The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota describes its work as ending systemic inequities and advancing gender and racial justice. VocalEssence says it champions choral music through performances, new commissions, and engagement with diverse constituencies. Belwin Conservancy describes its mission as inspiring connection and engagement with the natural world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, HRK reported 212 grants totaling $4,692,996. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $2,010,919, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $2,010,919 to Localized for a transfer of interests in Localized LLC to support continued operations of an exempt nature park; $1,000,000 to the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota; $150,607 to VocalEssence; and $60,320 to The Arts Partnership. Other 2024 grants included $50,000 to Belwin Conservancy, $40,000 each to the Minnesota Historical Society and Minnesota Opera, and $25,000 each to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, Maine Medical Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, and Planned Parenthood North Central States.
The foundation states that its board is committed to annual operating support and long-term relationships with community partners, and that its modest size limits how many organizations it works with or adds each year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation lists Chris Galloway as board chair, Jill Koosmann as president and program administrator, and Leiha Macauley as a board member. Its 2024 filing lists Chris Galloway, Leiha Macauley, and Jill Koosmann as directors.
HRK Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Galloway
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Koosmann
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leiha Macauley
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Katherine Dr Hayes (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Arthur W. Kaemmer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Frederick C. Kaemmer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Julia L. Kaemmer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Katherine R. Tilney (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary E. Rice (2020–2021) — Director
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 HRK Foundation
How much does HRK Foundation give each year?
HRK Foundation gave $4.7M across 212 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.0M across 261 grants.
What is HRK Foundation's typical grant size?
HRK Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $22,137, across 212 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from HRK Foundation that year got $185K on average.
Where does HRK Foundation give grants?
HRK Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (74 grants), Minneapolis, MN (52 grants), Bayfield, WI (7 grants) and Afton, MN (4 grants).
Does HRK Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 212 grants with a stated purpose on HRK Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gos" (191 grants) and "Capital" (3 grants).
Who are HRK Foundation's largest grantees?
HRK Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Localized ($2,010,919), Women's Foundation of Minnesota ($1,030,183 across 5 grants) and Vocalessence ($165,799 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is HRK Foundation?
HRK Foundation reported $15.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does HRK Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its work as improving the fabric of the community by recognizing and addressing unequal access to resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HRK Foundation?
The foundation accepts proposals by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is HRK Foundation's EIN?
HRK Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6020911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does HRK 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 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 November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). HRK Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hrk-foundation-morg_d79c23617f354009af0ebf5de71550bf
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