Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Grantsburg, WI EIN: 26-1117204

Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Grantsburg, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $174K.

Key facts about Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc

In short: Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc gave $150K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
26-1117204
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$150,000
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$75,000
Median grant
$75,000
Total assets
$2,789,486
Primary geography
Minnesota (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.8M

+0.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$150K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$75K

+0.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $154K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

Chippewa FallsExcelsior

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2 grants2020 2 grants2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2020) to $170K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $150K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Twin Cities Chapter of Muskies Inc: $113KTwin Cities Chapter of MuskiesInc$113KChippewa Rod and Gun Club: $38KChippewa Rod and Gun Club$38K

The largest 2024 recipient was Twin Cities Chapter of Muskies Inc ($113K). Together the top 2 received $150K.

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Twin Cities Chapter of Muskies Inc Excelsior, MNEnvironmental$112,500
Chippewa Rod and Gun Club Chippewa Falls, WIConservation$37,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,789,486$2,774,676$2,526,047
Revenue$211,940$432,913$150,637
Expenses$197,130$184,284$205,952
Qualifying Distributions$150,025$150,000$170,025
Net Investment Income$174,262$399,042$118,955
Distributable Amount$154,263$139,501$150,369

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc is led by Stu McIntosh, Chairman on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Stu McIntosh

    Chairman

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • George Selcke

    Chairman Emeritus

    Chairman → Chairman Emeritus, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Grant Lindberg

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Ide

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Schultz

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Hartman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shawn Kellet

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tim Hebert

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Bakke

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

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 Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc

How much does Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc give each year?

Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc gave $150K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 2 grants.

How large is Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc?

Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

Where does Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc operate?

Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Minnesota, Wisconsin.

What is Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc's EIN?

Hugh C Becker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1117204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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