Hognander Foundation
Invitation OnlyEdina, Minnesota · EIN 41-1953881 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$154K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | Operating funds | $23,939 |
| Minnesota Orchestra Association | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $17,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds & exhibition | $15,000 |
| Minnehaha Academy | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $12,412 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | St Paul, MN | Operating funds | $12,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| St Paul Chamber Orchestra | St Paul, MN | Operating funds | $6,000 |
| American Swedish Institute | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Augsburg University | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Hennepin County Library | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Global Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Guthrie Theater | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Vocal Essence | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Magnum Chorum | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Way to Grow | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Stevenson School | Pebble Beach, CA | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| American Scandinavian Foundation | New York, NY | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Edina Community Foundation | Edina, MN | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Bolder Options | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Church in the Forest | Pebble Beach, CA | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Ebenezer Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Military Museum | Little Falls, MN | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Operating funds | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153,851 | 27 |
| 2023 | $129,225 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513449349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1953881
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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