Hognander Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 41-1953881

Foundation Overview

Based in Edina, MN, Hognander Foundation has awarded 220 grants totaling $2,499,016 to organizations in Minnesota, New York and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $450 to $406,850, with a median award of $3,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,499,016
Total Assets
$3,211,689
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
27
Median Grant
$3,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 11%

3 of 27 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Minnesota

79% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (68%), St Paul (24%), Edina (5%).

Funding Trajectory
-23%

Declining funding trend with 23% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Hognander Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Scandinavian Foundation $1,500 New York, NY, US Operating Funds 2024
American Swedish Institute $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Augsburg University $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Bolder Options $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Church In The Forest $1,000 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2024
Ebenezer Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Edina Community Foundation $1,500 Edina, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Franklin & Marshall College $10,000 Lancaster, PA, US Operating Funds 2024
Friends Of The Hennepin County Library $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Global Minnesota $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Guthrie Theater $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Minneapolis Institute Of Arts $15,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds & Exhibition 2024
Minnehaha Academy $12,412 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Minnesota Historical Society $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Minnesota Military Museum $1,000 Little Falls, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Minnesota Orchestra Association $17,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Minnesota Public Radio $23,939 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Monterey Bay Aquarium $1,500 Monterey, CA, US Operating Funds 2024
Science Museum Of Minnesota $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $6,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Stevenson School $2,000 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2024
Twin Cities Public Television $12,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Vocal Essence $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Walker Art Center $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Allina Health Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Magnum Chorum $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Way To Grow $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2024
Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
American Scandinavian Foundation $1,500 New York, NY, US Operating Funds 2023
American Swedish Institute $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Augsburg University $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Bolder Options $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Church In The Forest $1,000 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2023
Ebenezer Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Edina Community Foundation $1,400 Edina, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Franklin & Marshall College $10,000 Lancaster, PA, US Operating Funds 2023
Friends Of The Hennepin County Library $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Global Minnesota $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Guthrie Theater $3,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Minneapolis Institute Of Arts $14,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds & Exhibition 2023
Minnesota Historical Society $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Minnesota Military Museum $1,000 Little Falls, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Minnesota Orchestra Association $17,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Minnesota Public Radio $21,925 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Monterey Bay Aquarium $1,500 Monterey, CA, US Operating Funds 2023
Rockford University $1,500 Rockford, IL, US Operating Funds 2023
Science Museum Of Minnesota $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $6,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Stevenson School $2,000 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2023
Twin Cities Public Television $12,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Vocal Essence $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Walker Art Center $2,400 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
American Scandinavian Foundation $1,500 New York, NY, US Operating Funds 2023
American Swedish Institute $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Augsburg University $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Bolder Options $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Church In The Forest $1,000 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2023
Ebenezer Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Edina Community Foundation $1,400 Edina, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Franklin & Marshall College $10,000 Lancaster, PA, US Operating Funds 2023
Friends Of The Hennepin County Library $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Global Minnesota $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Guthrie Theater $3,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Minneapolis Institute Of Arts $14,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds & Exhibition 2023
Minnesota Historical Society $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Minnesota Military Museum $1,000 Little Falls, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Minnesota Orchestra Association $17,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Minnesota Public Radio $21,925 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Monterey Bay Aquarium $1,500 Monterey, CA, US Operating Funds 2023
Rockford University $1,500 Rockford, IL, US Operating Funds 2023
Science Museum Of Minnesota $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $6,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Stevenson School $2,000 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2023
Twin Cities Public Television $12,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Vocal Essence $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Walker Art Center $2,400 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2023
Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
American Scandinavian Foundation $1,800 New York, NY, US Operating Funds 2022
American Swedish Institute $406,850 Minneapolis, MN, US New Employee Elevator In The Building 2022
Augsburg University $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Bolder Options $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Church In The Forest $750 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2022
Ebenezer Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Edina Community Foundation $1,400 Edina, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Franklin & Marshall College $9,000 Lancaster, PA, US Operating Funds 2022
Friends Of The Hennepin County Library $4,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Global Minnesota $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Guthrie Theater $3,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Luther Seminary $800 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minneapolis Institute Of Arts $14,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds & Exhibition 2022
Minnehaha Academy $11,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minnesota Historical Society $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minnesota Military Museum $1,000 Little Falls, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minnesota Orchestra Association $16,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minnesota Public Radio $20,496 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Monterey Bay Aquarium $1,500 Monterey, CA, US Operating Funds 2022
People Serving People $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Rockford University $3,000 Rockford, IL, US Operating Funds 2022
Science Museum Of Minnesota $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $5,500 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Stevenson School $12,700 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2022
Twin Cities Public Television $13,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Vocal Essence $4,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Walker Art Center $2,400 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
American Scandinavian Foundation $1,800 New York, NY, US Operating Funds 2022
American Swedish Institute $406,850 Minneapolis, MN, US New Employee Elevator In The Building 2022
Augsburg University $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Bolder Options $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Church In The Forest $750 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2022
Ebenezer Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Edina Community Foundation $1,400 Edina, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Franklin & Marshall College $9,000 Lancaster, PA, US Operating Funds 2022
Friends Of The Hennepin County Library $4,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Global Minnesota $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Guthrie Theater $3,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Luther Seminary $800 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minneapolis Institute Of Arts $14,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds & Exhibition 2022
Minnehaha Academy $11,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minnesota Historical Society $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minnesota Military Museum $1,000 Little Falls, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minnesota Orchestra Association $16,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minnesota Public Radio $20,496 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Monterey Bay Aquarium $1,500 Monterey, CA, US Operating Funds 2022
People Serving People $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Rockford University $3,000 Rockford, IL, US Operating Funds 2022
Science Museum Of Minnesota $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $5,500 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Stevenson School $12,700 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2022
Twin Cities Public Television $13,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Vocal Essence $4,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Walker Art Center $2,400 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
American Scandinavian Foundation $1,800 New York, NY, US Operating Funds 2022
American Swedish Institute $406,850 Minneapolis, MN, US New Employee Elevator In The Building 2022
Augsburg University $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Bolder Options $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Church In The Forest $750 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2022
Ebenezer Foundation $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Edina Community Foundation $1,400 Edina, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Franklin & Marshall College $9,000 Lancaster, PA, US Operating Funds 2022
Friends Of The Hennepin County Library $4,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Global Minnesota $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Guthrie Theater $3,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Luther Seminary $800 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minneapolis Institute Of Arts $14,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds & Exhibition 2022
Minnehaha Academy $11,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minnesota Historical Society $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minnesota Military Museum $1,000 Little Falls, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minnesota Orchestra Association $16,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Minnesota Public Radio $20,496 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Monterey Bay Aquarium $1,500 Monterey, CA, US Operating Funds 2022
People Serving People $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Rockford University $3,000 Rockford, IL, US Operating Funds 2022
Science Museum Of Minnesota $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $5,500 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Stevenson School $12,700 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2022
Twin Cities Public Television $13,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Vocal Essence $4,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Walker Art Center $2,400 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2022
Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
American Scandinavian Foundation $2,000 New York, NY, US Operating Funds 2021
American Swedish Institute $13,750 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Augsburg University $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Bolder Options $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Children's Theatre Company $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Church In The Forest $1,000 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2021
Ebenezer Foundation $1,750 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Edina Community Foundation $1,500 Edina, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Franklin & Marshall College $8,800 Lancaster, PA, US Operating Funds 2021
Friends Of The Hennepin County Library $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Global Minnesota $4,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Guthrie Theater $4,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Luther Seminary $1,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Minneapolis Institute Of Arts $14,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds & Exhibition 2021
Minnehaha Academy $12,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Minnesota Historical Society $11,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Minnesota Orchestra Association $17,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Minnesota Public Radio $29,500 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Monterey Bay Aquarium $2,000 Monterey, CA, US Operating Funds 2021
People Serving People $3,800 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Rockford University $5,000 Rockford, IL, US Operating Funds 2021
Science Museum Of Minnesota $8,300 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $5,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Stevenson School $2,650 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2021
Twin Cities Public Television $25,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Vocal Essence $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Walker Art Center $2,400 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Westminister Church $3,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Minnesota Military Museum $10,000 Little Falls, MN, US Operating Funds 2021
Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation $3,250 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
American Scandinavian Foundation $1,800 New York, NY, US Operating Funds 2020
American Swedish Institute $12,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Augsburg University $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Bolder Options $1,250 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Children's Theatre Company $450 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Church In The Forest $1,000 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2020
Ebenezer Foundation $1,650 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Edina Community Foundation $1,400 Edina, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Franklin & Marshall College $8,000 Lancaster, PA, US Operating Funds 2020
Friends Of The Hennepin County Library $4,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Global Minnesota $4,100 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Guthrie Theater $3,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Luther Seminary $1,500 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Minneapolis Institute Of Arts $13,200 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds & Exhibition 2020
Minnehaha Academy $11,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Minnesota Historical Society $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Minnesota Orchestra Association $16,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Minnesota Public Radio $29,000 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Monterey Bay Aquarium $1,800 Monterey, CA, US Operating Funds 2020
People Serving People $3,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Rockford University $4,700 Rockford, IL, US Operating Funds 2020
Science Museum Of Minnesota $7,500 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
St Paul Chamber Orchestra $2,750 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Stevenson School $2,400 Pebble Beach, CA, US Operating Funds 2020
Twin Cities Public Television $33,627 St Paul, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Vocal Essence $8,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Walker Art Center $2,300 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020
Westminister Church $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Operating Funds 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Hognander Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 41-1953881
Website N/A
Address 10 CIRCLE E Minneapolis, MN 55436-1357

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Hognander Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director Mark Haidet
Director Thomas Lyon
Director Patti Ellingson

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.