The Eric D & Steven D Hovde Foundation
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 52-2107093 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
38% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Many Hopes | Bronxville, NY | General contribution to many hopes in support of other partners in several countries | $770,000 |
| Hogar de Ninos Alalay | LA Paz, BL | Hovde house bolivia | $150,100 |
| Challenging Heights | Accra, GH | Hovde house ghana support | $100,000 |
| Erm Rwanda | Kigali, RW | Educational expenses for legacy hfl children, purchase of equipment and furniture for the hovde foundation campus | $94,336 |
| Pothawira International | Spring, TX | Support initiatives for women & children in malawi, hovde home costs | $50,000 |
| The River Food Pantry | Madison, WI | Capital campaign support | $50,000 |
| Thorn | El Segundo, CA | Third dispursement of 5 year commitment of $250,000 | $50,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Hartland, WI | Funding dr. drosu for postdoctoral research fellowship at mass general hospital | $32,921 |
| Legado de Esperanza Foundation | Wilmington, DE | Hovde house hondouras operations | $30,576 |
| Bethel Horizons Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | General support | $25,000 |
| They Playing Field | Madison, WI | Capital campaign support | $25,000 |
| Clean Lakes Alliance | Madison, WI | 2025 partnership agreement | $15,000 |
| Akola Academy | Dallas, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Education Partnership | Milwaukee, WI | Mep/Fafsa grant | $7,500 |
| United Madison Christian Givers Inc | Madison, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Escuela de LA Calle | Quetzaltengango, GT | Final scholarship payment | $2,630 |
| Consultores Empresariales | San Jose, CS | Hovde home costa rica operations | $2,477 |
| Shelter From the Storm Ministries | Sun Prairie, WI | In kind donation of supplies | $1,568 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Many Hopes | Bronxville, NY | General contribution to many hopes in support of other partners in several countries in accordance with grant agreement | $240,000 |
| Erm Rwanda | Kigali, | Finish work for construction costs, operational expenses | $160,122 |
| Everfree | Wimberley, TX | Operating expense support | $94,650 |
| Akola Academy | Dallas, TX | Funds approved for general support in 2025 for 2026 | $15,121 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,422,108 | 22 |
| 2024 | $1,534,138 | 21 |
| 2023 | $1,699,391 | 19 |
| 2022 | $1,968,931 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632049349100403
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2107093
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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