The Hackborn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hackborn Foundation is a private foundation in Boise, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$51,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,000 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,000 | 20 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 23 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $51,000 | 22 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The Hackborn 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 10 | $23,500 |
| Idaho | 9 | $21,500 |
| California | 2 | $4,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Idaho Foodbank | General Operating | $5,000 |
| BodyVox Dance Center | General Operating | $5,000 |
| The Black Oregon Land Trust | General operating | $3,500 |
| Individual | General Operating | $3,000 |
| California State Polytechnic Univer | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Individual | General operating | $3,000 |
| Individual | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Individual | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Ohsu Knight Cancer Institute | General operating | $2,500 |
| Individual | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Individual | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Northwest Abortion Access Fund | General operating | $2,000 |
| Individual | General operating | $2,000 |
| Comm Ctr RSRC for Gay Lesbian Peopl | General operating | $2,000 |
| The Peregrine Fund | General operating | $2,000 |
| Individual | General Operating | $1,500 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | General operating | $1,500 |
| The Kindness Farm | General operating | $1,500 |
| Individual | General operating | $1,500 |
| OSU Foundation | CS Department General Operating | $1,000 |
| St Alphonsus Foundation | Project Haiti | $1,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Oregon | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Hackborn
- Dianne Hackborn
Questions people ask
Does The Hackborn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hackborn Foundation give?
$51,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Hackborn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Hackborn (President) and Dianne Hackborn (Vice Pres.).