Hetland Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hetland Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $215,700 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$215,700
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $194,700 the year before.
7% 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 | $194,700 | 30 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $194,700 | 30 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $215,700 | 31 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Hetland Family 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 Hetland Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11 | $81,700 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $28,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $16,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $12,000 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $10,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $6,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | Program support | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Program support | $25,000 |
| Salvation Armyrochester Branch | Program support | $15,000 |
| Building Homes for Heroes | Program support | $10,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Independence Fund Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Program support | $10,000 |
| Houston Fire Department | Program support | $8,000 |
| Houston Community Ambulance | Program support | $7,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Program support | $7,000 |
| Bethany Evangelical Free Church | Religious | $6,000 |
| Christ the King Anglican Church | Program support | $6,000 |
| First Baptist Church Atlanta | Religious | $6,000 |
| Second Baptist Church of Houston | Winning walk | $6,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Program support | $6,000 |
| Houston County K9 Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| La Crescent Animal Rescue | Program support | $5,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Program support | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals | Program support | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Conservation | Program support | $4,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina | Program support | $3,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Program support | $3,000 |
| Iron Ridge Church | Religious | $2,500 |
| Money Creek United Methodist Church | Program support | $2,500 |
| White Lake Volunteer Fire Department | Program support | $2,500 |
| Houston County Historical Society | Program support | $2,000 |
| Spikes K9 Fund | Program support | $2,000 |
| Az Desert Rotti & Pals | Program support | $1,000 |
| Mahs Mitchell Area Historical Society | Program support | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Sheriffs Association | Program support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia G Hetland
- Patrice R Nelson
- Tiffany G Hetland
Questions people ask
Does Hetland Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hetland Family Foundation give?
$215,700 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Hetland Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia G Hetland (President), Patrice R Nelson (Officer) and Tiffany G Hetland (Officer).
What does Hetland Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and veterans.