The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Incorporated in 1958 and granted tax-exempt status in 1960, the foundation was established by Stanley S. Hubbard, founder and former Chairman and CEO of Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. The foundation continues the Hubbard family's philanthropic commitment to supporting communities where Hubbard Broadcasting operates.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$2.3M
+42.5% YoY
Grant Count
166
+40.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+1.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health and skin disorders
- Hockey
- Human services
- Leadership development
- Zoos
The foundation does not specify a formal mission statement in available public records.
Grantmaking
The foundation has supported 151 unique organizations across its grantmaking history.
Grant Range
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Average Grant
$18,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, which represents the majority of grantmaking activity. Secondary funding regions include:
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maryland
- New Mexico
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states, with Minnesota, Connecticut, and Maryland accounting for 93% of all grants. The foundation's geographic focus aligns with markets served by Hubbard Broadcasting's radio and television stations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Income:
- Total assets: $42.8 million (2023); $46.3 million (2024)
- Annual revenue: $2.23 million (2023)
- Annual expenses: $2.57 million (2023)
- Annual income: $20.8 million
- Investment income and dividends: $786,631 (2023)
- Total liabilities: $1.57 million (2023)
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $22.6 million in 2011 to $42.8 million in 2023.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- Stanley S. Hubbard – President and Director; Founder of Hubbard Broadcasting
- Kathryn Hubbard Rominski – Vice President and Executive Director
The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN HUBBARD ROMINSKI | VICE PRESIDENT/EXEC DIRECTOR | 15 | $78,039 |
| STANLEY S HUBBARD | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| C THOMAS NEWBERRY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| STANLEY E HUBBARD II | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VIRGINIA H MORRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT W HUBBARD | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made significant philanthropic contributions in recent years, including a $5 million gift to the Newseum to support programs. The foundation also designated $1 million in COVID-19 public service announcement airtime during the pandemic response.
Newseum Announces $5 Million Gift from Hubbard BroadcastingContact Information
Address: 3415 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55114-1019
Phone: (651) 642-4300 or (651) 642-4305
EIN: 41-6022291
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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