Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation
The Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and educational institutions in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation gave $13K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,550
- +60.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,141
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $224,364
- +677.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4725 S Holladay Blvd Ste 210, Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Phone: (801) 272-5214
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Promedica Home Medical ($3K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Ohio (60% of grant dollars), Michigan (24%), and Indiana (16%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 207% 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 $3K (2020) to $23K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Promedica Home Medical Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $3,129 |
| Mason Touchdowners Mason, OH | Safety equipment | $2,236 |
| American Racing Ministries Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ohio State University Tippecanoe, OH | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Kent State University New Philadelphia, OH | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Race for Kids Erie, MI | Charitable | $500 |
| Monroe County Community College La Salle, MI | Scholarship | $500 |
| Western Michigan University Ida, MI | Scholarship | $500 |
| Monroe County Community College La Salle, MI | Scholarship | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $224,364 | $209,880 | $14,368 | $12,550 | 11 | $12,913 | $6,235 |
| 2023 | $28,852 | $12,280 | $8,913 | $7,831 | 7 | $8,048 | $1,338 |
| 2022 | $25,485 | $13,676 | $14,197 | $6,271 | 9 | $7,857 | $1,268 |
| 2021 | $26,006 | $10,025 | $24,392 | $22,662 | 12 | $23,008 | $1,635 |
| 2020 | $40,373 | $750 | $4,481 | $3,000 | 6 | — | $2,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included charitable support, safety equipment, and scholarships. One recipient, Western Michigan University, describes its mission as fostering national amateur figure-skating competitions and supporting the development of competitive skaters and teams in a sportsmanship atmosphere.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $12,550. Grants ranged from $185 to $3,129, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $3,129 to ProMedica Home Medical, $2,236 to Mason Touchdowners for safety equipment, and $2,000 to American Racing Ministries. It also awarded $1,000 scholarships to Ohio State University, Kent State University, and Eastern Michigan University. Other reported recipients included Race for Kids ($500), Monroe County Community College ($500 in two listed grants), Western Michigan University ($500), and St Joseph ($185).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald Hemelgarn as president, Helen Hemelgarn as vice president, Rhonda Bortel as secretary, and Amy Mauder as treasurer.
Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation is led by Ronald Hemelgarn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Hemelgarn
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Mauder
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Hemelgarn
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Bortel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation
How much does Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation give each year?
Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation gave $13K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 7 grants.
What is Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,141, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation give grants?
Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (24%) and Indiana (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were La Salle, MI (2 grants).
Does Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (6 grants) and "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Promedica Home Medical ($3,129), Mason Touchdowners ($2,236) and American Racing Ministries ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation?
Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation reported $224K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included charitable support, safety equipment, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1216871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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