Hunger Related Events
To address the needs of the hungry and homeless by raising awareness and money through special events and programs.
Hunger Related Events at a glance
In short: Hunger Related Events gave $525K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $175K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $524,600
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $174,867
- +34.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $208,500
- Total assets
- $198,149
- -47.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hunger Related Events funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was TB1 Fund ($217K). Together the top 3 received $525K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 13 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hunger Related Events gives
- Giving grew 81% 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $131K (2021) to $1.5M (2018). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $525K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TB1 Fund Blaine, MN | Hunger Relief | $217,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ | Hunger Relief | $208,500 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Hunger Relief | $99,100 |
Ready to take the next step with Hunger Related Events?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $198,149 | $625,324 | $680,800 | $524,600 | 3 | $7,248 |
| 2024 | $379,274 | $517,595 | $718,586 | $519,455 | 4 | $3,011 |
| 2023 | $493,094 | $393,373 | $500,090 | $343,100 | 2 | $2,270 |
| 2022 | $512,361 | $655,772 | $426,650 | $290,300 | 3 | $406 |
| 2021 | $357,197 | $162,417 | $205,863 | $131,000 | 1 | $355 |
| 2020 | $392,930 | $1,129,289 | $1,270,300 | $419,345 | 10 | $1,433 |
| 2019 | $715,301 | $1,142,951 | $1,353,201 | $538,019 | 32 | $2,599 |
| 2018 | $702,796 | $2,938,206 | $2,602,179 | $1,450,895 | 52 | $581 |
About Hunger Related Events
Based on IRS filings
Hunger Related Events is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Edina, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $198K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $525K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hunger Related Events is led by Wayne Kostroski, Founder & Chair on every filing since 2018; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wayne Kostroski
Founder & Chair
On filings since 2018
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Zimmern
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Supovitz
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Gallo
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lee
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Birk
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Reiber
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Davis
Vice Chair
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lacroix
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Daryl Johnson (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Dave Shula (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Kevin Seggelke (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Maureen Bausch (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Ira Kaplan (2021) — Director
- Former: Todd Arky (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Hunger Related Events
How much does Hunger Related Events give each year?
Hunger Related Events gave $525K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $519K across 4 grants.
What is Hunger Related Events's typical grant size?
Hunger Related Events's median grant in 2025 was $208,500, and its average grant was $174,867, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hunger Related Events give grants?
Hunger Related Events gives mostly in Minnesota: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (40%).
Does Hunger Related Events give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Hunger Related Events's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hunger Relief" (3 grants).
How large is Hunger Related Events?
Hunger Related Events reported $198K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $625K.
What is Hunger Related Events?
Hunger Related Events is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Edina, MN. It holds $198K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Hunger Related Events's EIN?
Hunger Related Events's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1760359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS August 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2025
Live grants for the work Hunger Related Events funds
Human Services Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Hunger Related Events's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Minnesota
AbbVie Foundation
North Chicago, IL
The AbbVie Foundation funds health equity, access to care, cancer care, community health, and related community-led programs through partnerships and employee initiatives. Its 2025 grants ranged from $8,000 to $15 million, with a median of $25,000; it supports work worldwide, with the largest share of recent grants going to Illinois. It makes grants only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$265.6M
Grants
65
Total Given
$47.1M
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
CoreGiving Co
Chicago, IL
CoreGiving funds food banks and other hunger-relief organizations working to combat childhood hunger and improve access to healthy food across the United States. In 2024, grants ranged from about $5,000 to $142,000, with a median of about $25,500; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$886K
Grants
86
Total Given
$3.4M
McKesson Foundation Inc
Dallas, TX
The McKesson Foundation funds cancer support and care, healthcare workforce pathways, and emergency response, with grants mainly supporting organizations in the United States and Canada. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, though amounts ranged from $10,000 to about $2.47 million. Its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, while its application page describes an online application process with stated submission windows.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
76
Total Given
$16.6M
RSM US Foundation
Davenport, IA
The RSM US Foundation funds youth education and programs addressing hunger, housing, and health challenges, along with related scholarships, disaster relief, and employee-volunteer grants. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,255 to $257,835, with a median of $21,534, and were distributed across the United States, with some Power of Love support reaching other countries. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$17.5M
Grants
165
Total Given
$5.5M
United Way Worldwide
Alexandria, VA
United Way Worldwide funds community programs focused on youth opportunity, health, financial security, education, and disaster relief, with 2024 grants made across multiple U.S. states and internationally. Its 209 reported grants ranged from $5,100 to $736,333, with a median of $22,675. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$68.0M
Grants
209
Total Given
$11.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Minnesota
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Hunger Related Events'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.
Hunger Related Events down — hundreds of funders to go?