The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 2025, it reported 148 grants totaling $2,215,666 to organizations, including Minnesota groups working in health care, arts, youth services, libraries, and economic opportunity.
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation gave $2.2M across 148 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Minnesota. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,215,666
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 148
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,971
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $48,059,577
- +3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (21 of 125, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists Kathryn Hubbard Rominski as the contact and requests a summary of the organization’s history and purpose, a copy of its IRC Section 501(c)(3) status letter, a description of the specific project or program receiving funds, and an indication of whether funds will be used for operating or non-operating expenses. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Most foundation activity takes place before the end of the calendar year.
- Deadline
- Most foundation activity takes place before the end of the calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: Kathryn Hubbard Rominski
Mailing address: 3415 University Ave, St Paul, MN 55114
Phone: (651) 642-4305
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Communities in Schools of the Twin Cities ($100K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $552K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($17,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
593 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 571 grants of 593 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Minnesota recipients accounted for 89% of grant dollars. Wisconsin and Illinois each accounted for 2%, while New Mexico and Virginia each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 148 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 125 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 141% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $918K (2022) to $2.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 148 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Association St. Paul, MN | Wrap Around Pledge Programs | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools of the Twin Cities St. Paul, MN | GOS2025 Pledge- PMT 1 of 3 | $50,000 |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Regions Hospital Foundation St. Paul, MN | Regions responds first: emergency and mental health campaign- pmt 4 of 5 | $50,000 |
| The Redemption Project Town Square Tower Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support 2025 | $50,000 |
| Arts Partnership Saint Paul, MN | Arts partnership all for one campagin- gos pledge 3 of 5 | $40,000 |
| Lyngblomsten Foundation St. Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Northside Economic Opportunity Network Minneapolis, MN | Neon's Collective Kitchens- PMT 1 of 3 | $33,333 |
| Crescent Cove St Louis Park, MN | GOS202512 Pledge- PMT 1 of 4 | $31,250 |
| Children's Heartlink Minneapolis, MN | Children's hearthlink global gathering, donation in lieu of tickets | $30,000 |
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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 | $48,059,577 | $3,859,731 | $2,751,704 | $2,215,666 | 148 | $2,266,866 | $3,650,053 | $2,263,386 |
| 2024 | $46,327,892 | $5,421,890 | $3,228,542 | $2,292,409 | 166 | $2,386,076 | $5,066,457 | $2,150,793 |
| 2023 | $42,837,929 | $2,233,228 | $2,566,715 | $1,608,954 | 118 | $1,723,265 | $1,964,479 | $1,936,111 |
| 2022 | $37,842,787 | $2,010,596 | $978,325 | $917,916 | 50 | $992,671 | $1,675,407 | $1,922,801 |
| 2021 | $45,105,395 | $3,725,544 | $1,946,283 | $1,370,017 | 111 | $1,444,685 | $3,370,180 | $2,048,049 |
| 2020 | $39,822,416 | $3,256,004 | $1,537,676 | $1,360,167 | 56 | — | $2,878,380 | $1,640,651 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2025 — 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 formal mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Regions Hospital Foundation says its mission is to raise charitable contributions for patient care, research, and health professional education. The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation says it works to improve cardiovascular health through research and education. Northside Economic Opportunity Network says it builds wealth for low- to moderate-income entrepreneurs in North Minneapolis and surrounding communities.
Other 2025 recipients include Friends of the St. Paul Public Library, Arts Partnership, and Youth Services Bureau. YouthLink describes its mission as supporting young people toward self-reliance and helping them pursue their goals and dreams.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 148 grants totaling $2,215,666. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $50,000 each to Children’s Hospital Association, Communities in Schools of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, Regions Hospital Foundation, and The Redemption Project Town Square Tower. Other notable grants included $40,000 to Arts Partnership, $35,000 to Lyngblomsten Foundation, and $33,333 to Northside Economic Opportunity Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathryn Hubbard Rominski as vice president and executive director; Stanley S. Hubbard as president and director; C. Thomas Newberry as secretary and treasurer; and Stanley E. Hubbard II, Virginia A. Hubbard, and Robert W. Hubbard as directors. Robert W. Hubbard is also listed as a vice president.
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation is led by Kathryn Hubbard Rominski, Vice President & Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathryn Hubbard Rominski
Vice President & Executive Director
Executive Director & Director → Vice President & Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Stanley S. Hubbard
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Hubbard
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley E. Hubbard II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia A. Hubbard
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. Thomas Newberry
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Virginia H. Morris (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Karen H. Hubbard (2020) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $78K, to Kathryn Hubbard Rominski (Vice President/Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation
How much does The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation give each year?
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation gave $2.2M across 148 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 166 grants.
What is The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,971, across 148 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation give grants?
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (46 grants), Minneapolis, MN (42 grants), Roseville, MN (6 grants) and Stillwater, MN (5 grants).
Does The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 35% of The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (52 of 148) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "GOS2025" (20 grants).
Who are The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Communities in Schools of the Twin Cities ($100,000 across 3 grants), Hope Academy ($52,000 across 2 grants) and Bolder Options ($50,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($17,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation?
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation reported $48.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Regions Hospital Foundation says its mission is to raise charitable contributions for patient care, research, and health professional education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation's EIN?
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6022291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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