The HNR Foundation Inc
The HNR Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Truro, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $805K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $35K.
The HNR Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The HNR Foundation Inc gave $34K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,300
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,288
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $804,799
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The HNR Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Heart Association ($10K). Together the top 8 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The HNR Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2019) to $34K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Research Grant | $10,000 |
| Spastic Paraplegia Foundation Inc Ofallon, MO | Research Grant | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Council on Aging North Truro, MA | Support for Truro Ma Senior Programs | $5,000 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council Orleans, MA | Orleans, Brewster Ma Food Bank | $3,000 |
| Womenade at the Pinehills Plymouth, MA | Provide Emergency Aid for Plymouth Families | $2,000 |
| Christ Church Parish Plymouth, MA | Church Gift | $2,000 |
| Holliston Pantry Shelf Holliston, MA | Holliston, Ma Food Pantry | $1,150 |
| Truro Historical Society Truro, MA | Support Highland House Museum | $1,150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $804,799 | $35,418 | $35,623 | $34,300 | 8 | $35,021 | $35,085 | $40,416 |
| 2024 | $754,517 | $19,547 | $30,612 | $29,500 | 6 | $29,978 | $19,343 | $34,223 |
| 2023 | $625,856 | $31,245 | $27,850 | $26,600 | 6 | $27,235 | $30,945 | $29,421 |
| 2022 | $566,082 | $22,885 | $26,126 | $25,000 | 5 | $25,550 | $22,635 | $27,742 |
| 2021 | $573,274 | $23,789 | $24,459 | $23,000 | 5 | $23,714 | $23,470 | $25,214 |
| 2020 | $463,867 | $30,893 | $44,257 | $23,000 | 5 | — | $30,643 | $23,858 |
| 2019 | $509,265 | $10,621 | $14,029 | $13,000 | 6 | — | $10,371 | $24,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The HNR Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The HNR Foundation Inc is led by John D. Earl, President, Treasurer, Clerk & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John D. Earl
President, Treasurer, Clerk & Director
President & Treasurer → President, Treasurer, Clerk & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Denise F. Earl
Vice President & Director
Vice President & Clerk → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about The HNR Foundation Inc
How much does The HNR Foundation Inc give each year?
The HNR Foundation Inc gave $34K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 6 grants.
What is The HNR Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The HNR Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,288, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The HNR Foundation Inc give grants?
The HNR Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (29%) and Missouri (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Plymouth, MA (2 grants).
Does The HNR Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The HNR Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The HNR Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The HNR Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Heart Association ($10,000), Spastic Paraplegia Foundation Inc ($10,000) and Friends of the Council on Aging ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The HNR Foundation Inc?
The HNR Foundation Inc reported $805K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (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.
What is The HNR Foundation Inc's EIN?
The HNR Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2190798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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