HNI Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderMuscatine, Iowa · EIN 42-1246787 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Jennifer Peterson |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 E Second Street, Muscatine IA 527610071 |
| Phone | 5632997535 |
| Form and materials | No specific format is used. Requests should include tax status. |
| Deadlines | Requests accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Preference given to organizations in geographic areas where the Company has a presence. |
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
33% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | Health and Human Services | $600,000 |
| City of Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | Civic and Community | $401,000 |
| The State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Education | $103,900 |
| Tri-County YMCA | Ferdinand, IN | Civic and Community | $100,000 |
| The State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Education | $96,100 |
| Muscatine Chamber Foundation | Muscatine, IA | Civic and Community | $60,000 |
| Muscatine Community College Foundation | Muscatine, IA | Education | $50,000 |
| City of HOPE | Duarte, CA | Health and Human Services | $31,353 |
| Friends of the Muscatine FFA | Muscatine, IA | Education | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievment | Moline, IL | Education | $20,000 |
| Mcsa | Muscatine, IA | Health and Human Services | $16,000 |
| Historic Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | Culture and Arts | $12,420 |
| Flickinger Learning Center | Muscatine, IA | Education | $10,500 |
| Big BrothersBig Sisters | Muscatine, IA | Health and Human Services | $9,187 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Education | $9,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Related Disorders Association Inc | Chicago, IL | Health and Human Services | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Health and Human Services | $1,772 |
| It Takes a Village Animal Rescue | Muscatine, IA | Civic and Community | $1,102 |
| Diversity Service Center of Iowa | Muscatine, IA | Civic and Community | $1,000 |
| Living Lands & Waters | East Moline, IL | Civic and Community | $1,000 |
| Upper Dauphin Human Services Center Inc | Lykens, PA | Health and Human Services | $600 |
| Upper Dauphin Area School District | Lykens, PA | Education | $550 |
| Muscatine Humane Society Inc | Muscatine, IA | Civic and Community | $250 |
| BACA International Inc | Wright, WY | Health and Human Services | $118 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| IU Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | Health and Human Services | $500,000 |
| United Way Muscatine County | Muscatine, IA | Health and Human Services | $60,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,553,352 | 26 |
| 2024 | $520,188 | 28 |
| 2023 | $594,761 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641829349100304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1246787
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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