HG Foundation
Preselected recipients only
HG Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $208,140 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $66,666. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$208,140
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$66,666
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $156,288 the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $173,212 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $156,288 | 11 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $208,140 | 12 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
HG Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What HG Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $9,152 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $194,488 |
| New York | 1 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Installation Gallery | General support | $66,666 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| International Community Foundation | General support | $33,333 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | General support | $19,695 |
| Villa Musica | General support | $11,200 |
| Gillispie School | General support | $10,000 |
| Pacific Research Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| International Committe for Museums and Collections of Modern Art | General support | $6,652 |
| Tunnel to Towera Foundation | General support | $4,500 |
| Fundacion Casa Sanata Ana | General support | $2,500 |
| Athenauem | General support | $2,000 |
| Las Patronas | General support | $1,594 |
Officers and trustees
- Eloisa Haudenschild
- Chris Haudenschild
- Anna Haudenschild-Meier
- Rita Haudenschild
Questions people ask
Does HG Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does HG Foundation give?
$208,140 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs HG Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eloisa Haudenschild (President & Ceo), Chris Haudenschild (Cfo, Treasurer/Secretary), Anna Haudenschild-Meier (Board Member) and Rita Haudenschild (Board Member).
What does HG Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and international.