Howard & Katherine Hoenk Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Howard & Katherine Hoenk Foundation is a private foundation in Algona, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $435,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $217,500 and the largest $217,500. 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$435,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$217,500
- Largest grant$217,500
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $427,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $415,000 | 2 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $427,000 | 2 | $8.4 million |
| 2025 | $435,000 | 2 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
Howard & Katherine Hoenk 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 Howard & Katherine Hoenk Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 2 | $435,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Garrigan High School | Scholarships | $217,500 |
| Algona Community School Foundation | Scholarships | $217,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd R Buchanan
- Laurie L Vitzthum
- Joe Carter
- John Reding
- Christy Peterson
Questions people ask
Does Howard & Katherine Hoenk Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard & Katherine Hoenk Foundation give?
$435,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $217,500.
Who runs Howard & Katherine Hoenk Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Todd R Buchanan (Chairman), Laurie L Vitzthum (Treasurer), Joe Carter (Director) and John Reding (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Howard & Katherine Hoenk Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.