HNI Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
HNI Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Muscatine, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $11,460 and the largest $600,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$11,460
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $520,188 the year before.
39% 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 | $594,761 | 34 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $520,188 | 24 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 24 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jennifer Peterson 600 E Second Street, Muscatine, IA 52761-0071 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (563) 299-7535 |
| What to submit | No specific format is used. Requests should include tax status. |
| Deadlines | Requests accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Preference given to organizations in geographic areas where the Company has a presence. |
What HNI Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 16 | $1.4 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $31,353 |
| Illinois | 3 | $23,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,150 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $118 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine | Health and Human Services | $600,000 |
| City of Muscatine | Civic and Community | $401,000 |
| The State University of Iowa Foundation | Education | $103,900 |
| Tri-County YMCA | Civic and Community | $100,000 |
| The State University of Iowa Foundation | Education | $96,100 |
| Muscatine Chamber Foundation | Civic and Community | $60,000 |
| Muscatine Community College Foundation | Education | $50,000 |
| City of HOPE | Health and Human Services | $31,353 |
| Friends of the Muscatine FFA | Education | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievment | Education | $20,000 |
| McSa | Health and Human Services | $16,000 |
| Historic Muscatine | Culture and Arts | $12,420 |
| Flickinger Learning Center | Education | $10,500 |
| Big BrothersBig Sisters | Health and Human Services | $9,187 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Education | $9,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Related Disorders Association Inc | Health and Human Services | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Health and Human Services | $1,772 |
| It Takes a Village Animal Rescue | Civic and Community | $1,102 |
| Diversity Service Center of Iowa | Civic and Community | $1,000 |
| Living Lands & Waters | Civic and Community | $1,000 |
| Upper Dauphin Human Services Center Inc | Health and Human Services | $600 |
| Upper Dauphin Area School District | Education | $550 |
| Muscatine Humane Society Inc | Civic and Community | $250 |
| BACA International Inc | Health and Human Services | $118 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeff Lorenger
- Jennifer Petersen
- Lindsay McCullough
- Ryan Donner
- Dave Gardner
- Brandon Bullock
- VP Berger
- Emily Hill
Questions people ask
Does HNI Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests accepted at any time..
How much does HNI Charitable Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $11,460.
Who runs HNI Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeff Lorenger (President & CEO), Jennifer Petersen (Vice President), Lindsay McCullough (Secretary and Treasurer) and Ryan Donner (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does HNI Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, health and human services.