The HBB Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The HBB Foundation is a private foundation in Dekalb, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $225,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$18.8 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $734,172 the year before.
64% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $869,500 | 32 | $20.5 million |
| 2023 | $734,172 | 25 | $17.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 22 | $18.8 million |
How to apply
The HBB 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.
What The HBB Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 8 | $375,000 |
| California | 1 | $225,000 |
| Georgia | 4 | $190,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $150,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $37,500 |
| New York | 2 | $27,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grabhorn Institute | General operating | $225,000 |
| Greenlight Fund Inc | General operating | $150,000 |
| Soroco High School | Agricultural program | $150,000 |
| Atlanta Educational Telecommunications Collaborative | General operating | $100,000 |
| Denver Public Library Friends Foundation | Dpl central branch | $100,000 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Inc | General operating | $75,000 |
| South Routt Library Friends | South routt libraries | $40,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | General operating | $37,500 |
| Western Stock Show Association | Junior livestock auction | $30,000 |
| Taft School Corporation | General operating | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Theravada Dhamma Society of Minnesota | School for orphans in | $20,000 |
| Mountain Valley Horse Rescue | General operating | $20,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College Foundation Inc | Alpine campus & esl program | $20,000 |
| Intown Collaborative Ministries | General operating | $10,000 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | General operating | $10,000 |
| Bearing Bike Shop Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Denver School of the Arts | Fill the gap program | $5,000 |
| DeKalb County Community Foundation | Agriculture heritage assoc. | $4,000 |
| Grolier Club of the City of New York | General operating | $2,500 |
| Caxton Club | General operating | $2,500 |
| Golf for the Cure | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Taylor Kirkpatrick
- Timothy Kirkpatrick
- Meredith Lederhos
Questions people ask
Does The HBB Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The HBB Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs The HBB Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Taylor Kirkpatrick (President), Timothy Kirkpatrick (Vice President) and Meredith Lederhos (Treasurer / Sec).
What does The HBB Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.