Geo A Hormel Testamentary Trust
Historical FunderAustin, Minnesota · EIN 41-6026834 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$66K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Geo A Hormel Testamentary Trust |
|---|---|
| Address | 329 North Main Street Suite 102L, Austin MN 559123478 |
| Phone | 5074379800 |
| Form and materials | see attached |
| Deadlines | see attached |
| Restrictions | see attached |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Youth Hockey Incorporated | Austin, MN | Equipment rental | $6,000 |
| Austin Club League Baseball Inc | Austin, MN | Equipment | $5,500 |
| Mower County Humane Society | Austin, MN | Veterinary expenses | $5,000 |
| Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Inc | Austin, MN | Operating expense | $4,000 |
| Math Masters of Minnesota | Austin, MN | Math Masters competitions | $4,000 |
| Austin Youth Basketball Corporation | Austin, MN | Equipment, tournaments, scholarships | $3,000 |
| Brownsdale Volunteer Fire Department | Brownsdale, MN | Structural Firefighting PPE | $3,000 |
| Marcusen Park Baseball Association | Austin, MN | Equipment | $3,000 |
| Southern Minnesota Women Center | Austin, MN | Interpreter fees | $3,000 |
| Riverland Community College Foundation | Austin, MN | Royalty rights | $3,000 |
| Riverside Figure Skating Club | Austin, MN | Ice time | $3,000 |
| Youth Football Inc | Austin, MN | Equipment and Uniforms | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Library | Austin, MN | Reading education | $3,000 |
| Southern Minnesota Education Consortium | Austin, MN | Playground equipment | $3,000 |
| Austin Junior All-Star Baseball Inc | Austin, MN | Equipment | $3,000 |
| Austin Girls Youth Fastpitch Association | Austin, MN | Uniforms and equipment | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys Inc | St Paul, MN | Operational expense | $2,500 |
| Hormel Historic Home Inc | Austin, MN | Op Exp and Equip | $2,500 |
| Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc | Austin, MN | Community Event Booth | $1,750 |
| Mower County Historical Society | Austin, MN | Technology updates | $1,250 |
| Spruce Up Austin Inc | Austin, MN | Planting trees | $1,091 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hormel Historic Home Inc | Austin, MN | Op Exp and Bldg restore | $7,500 |
| Mower County Humane Society | Austin, MN | Veterinary expenses | $5,000 |
| Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Inc | Austin, MN | Operating expense | $4,000 |
| Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc | Austin, MN | Equipment | $4,000 |
| Math Masters of Minnesota | Austin, MN | Math Masters competitions | $4,000 |
| Project Graduation | Austin, MN | Drug/Alcohol free student event | $3,750 |
| Brownsdale Volunteer Fire Department | Brownsdale, MN | Structural Firefighting PPE | $3,500 |
| Austin Youth Basketball Corporation | Austin, MN | Equipment, tournaments, scholarships | $3,000 |
| Marcusen Park Baseball Association | Austin, MN | Equipment | $3,000 |
| Southern Minnesota Women Center | Austin, MN | Interpreter fees | $3,000 |
| Riverside Figure Skating Club | Austin, MN | Ice time | $3,000 |
| Austin Youth Soccer Association | Austin, MN | Scholarships for players | $3,000 |
| Youth Football Inc | Austin, MN | Equipment and Uniforms | $3,000 |
| Austin Junior All-Star Baseball Inc | Austin, MN | Equipment | $3,000 |
| Austin Club League Baseball Inc | Austin, MN | Equipment | $3,000 |
| Spruce Up Austin Inc | Austin, MN | Tree planting | $3,000 |
| Austin Girls Youth Fastpitch Association | Austin, MN | Uniforms and equipment | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys Inc | St Paul, MN | Operational expense | $2,500 |
| Riverland Community College Foundation | Austin, MN | Royalty rights | $2,500 |
| WagonWheels Hub Inc | Austin, MN | equine therapy | $2,000 |
| Mower County Historical Society | Austin, MN | New display | $2,000 |
| Adams Town and Country Recreation Corporation | Adams, MN | Low income pool fees | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,091 | 43 |
| 2024 | $59,000 | 40 |
| 2023 | $74,497 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600829349101005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6026834
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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