HB Fuller Company Foundation
Preselected recipients only
HB Fuller Company Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.0 million in 110 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.0 million
- Number of grants110
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$167,781
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2023 was up from $581,633 the year before.
43% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $581,633 | 110 | $31,991 |
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 110 | $167,781 |
How to apply
HB Fuller Company 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 HB Fuller Company Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 82 | $511,317 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $300,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $100,450 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $85,143 |
| Washington | 1 | $45,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $9,250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $5,550 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $2,700 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Globalgiving | Project in brazil, costa rica, colombia, egypt, kenya, india, indonesia, china, and japan | $300,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc | 2024 camp invention summer STEM program | $100,000 |
| Blackbaud Grantmaking | Hbf invest match | $85,038 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Carlson school of management | $73,300 |
| Washington State University Foundation | Undergraduate research experiences at the voiland school | $45,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | Sponsorship of the action for earth campaign photo stop installation | $37,000 |
| Junior Achievement North | Learning lab sponsorship 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Bakken Museum | General operating support for the bakken museum | $25,000 |
| Augsburg University | Empowering future leaders through urban debate | $17,500 |
| Century College Foundation | H.b. Fuller chemistry scholarship/greatest needs scholarship | $10,250 |
| Alive & Kickin | Executive board support | $10,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | Executive board support | $10,000 |
| Bestprep | Minnesota business venture and ementors programs | $10,000 |
| Improve Your Tomorrow | Iyts college academy program empowers young men of color in grades 7-12 in the twin cities metro | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Corporate Pro Bono Council | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Mn zoo building the future: STEM engineers | $10,000 |
| Model Cities of St Paul Inc | Improving community safety | $10,000 |
| Pacer Center Inc | Pacers STEM education program | $10,000 |
| Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute | Increasing literacy education and diversity in books for black youth in the twin cities | $10,000 |
| Summit Academy Oic | Developing equity through career and technical education training | $10,000 |
| The Network for Better Futures | Workforce development for previously incarcerated men | $10,000 |
| Urban Ventures | Lake street works (lsw): connecting urban youth to careers in the trades | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Academy of Science | Mn youth STEM education programs | $9,000 |
| Project Scientist Inc | After-school steam club | $9,000 |
| American National Red Cross - Mndakotas Region | Hurricane helene and hurricane milton relief efforts in us southeast | $8,245 |
| Dream of Wild Health | Native youth education & leadership program | $7,500 |
| Emerge Community Development | Removing barriers to employment for individuals exiting incarceration | $7,500 |
| Literacy Minnesota | Engaging parents, educating families | $7,500 |
| Minnesota Children's Museum | Executive board support | $7,500 |
| The Works | Engineering for all gateway | $7,500 |
| Urban Boatbuilders Inc | Empowering youth through STEM: building boats and breaking barriers | $7,500 |
| Big City Mountaineers Inc | Equitable outdoor access for youth | $7,000 |
| 180 Degrees Inc | Brittany's place emergency shelter | $5,000 |
| 30000 Feet | Tech geeks | $5,000 |
| Annex Teen Clinic | Equity in education and employment | $5,000 |
| Baylor University | School of engineering and computer science | $5,000 |
| Bdpa - Twin Cities Foundation | Community youth technology program | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of the Twin Cities | Improving graduation rates & attendance for under-resourced | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | Stem river stewards | $5,000 |
| Girls Dream Code | A STEM educational program for girls of color | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nathan Weaver
- Kirsten Stone
- Sarah Neunsinger
- Pamela Weier
- Christopher Tukua
- Lee Polance
- Heather Campe
- Heidi Weiler
- Celeste Mastin
- Humberto Caldelas
Questions people ask
Does HB Fuller Company Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does HB Fuller Company Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2023, across 110 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs HB Fuller Company Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Nathan Weaver (Ex-Officio), Kirsten Stone (Board President), Sarah Neunsinger (Executive Director) and Pamela Weier (Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does HB Fuller Company Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.