Geo A Hormel Testamentary Trust
Accepts applications
Geo A Hormel Testamentary Trust is a private foundation in Austin, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,091 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$63,091
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $64,789 the year before.
29% 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 | $63,848 | 20 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $64,789 | 18 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $63,091 | 21 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Geo A Hormel Testamentary Trust 329 North Main Street Suite 102L, Austin, MN 55912-3478 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (507) 437-9800 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Geo A Hormel Testamentary Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 21 | $66,091 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Youth Hockey Incorporated | Equipment rental | $6,000 |
| Austin Club League Baseball Inc | Equipment | $5,500 |
| Mower County Humane Society | Veterinary expenses | $5,000 |
| Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Inc | Operating expense | $4,000 |
| Math Masters of Minnesota | Math Masters competitions | $4,000 |
| Austin Youth Basketball Corporation | Equipment, tournaments, scholarships | $3,000 |
| Brownsdale Volunteer Fire Department | Structural Firefighting PPE | $3,000 |
| Marcusen Park Baseball Association | Equipment | $3,000 |
| Southern Minnesota Women Center | Interpreter fees | $3,000 |
| Riverland Community College Foundation | Royalty rights | $3,000 |
| Riverside Figure Skating Club | Ice time | $3,000 |
| Youth Football Inc | Equipment and Uniforms | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Library | Reading education | $3,000 |
| Southern Minnesota Education Consortium | Playground equipment | $3,000 |
| Austin Junior All-Star Baseball Inc | Equipment | $3,000 |
| Austin Girls Youth Fastpitch Association | Uniforms and equipment | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys Inc | Operational expense | $2,500 |
| Hormel Historic Home Inc | Op Exp and Equip | $2,500 |
| Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc | Community Event Booth | $1,750 |
| Mower County Historical Society | Technology updates | $1,250 |
| Spruce Up Austin Inc | Planting trees | $1,091 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey M Ettinger
- Jim Sheehan
- Steven T Rizzi Jr
- Diane B Baker
- Thomas J Dankert
- Michelle M King
- Randall J Kramer
- Molly S Lanke
- Richard R Pavek
- Robert R Clarke
- Joey M Page
- Nitaya C Jandragholica
- Jon W Erichson
- Kathleen L Linaker
- John A Woodard
Questions people ask
Does Geo A Hormel Testamentary Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Geo A Hormel Testamentary Trust give?
$63,091 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Geo A Hormel Testamentary Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey M Ettinger (Director), Jim Sheehan (Acting Vice Chair), Steven T Rizzi Jr (Acting Chair) and Diane B Baker (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Geo A Hormel Testamentary Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and environment and conservation.