Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Austin, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 128 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $116,600. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants128
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$116,600
- Assets$79,928
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
48% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 166 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 123 | $129,611 |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 128 | $79,928 |
How to apply
Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust 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 Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 45 | $682,206 |
| Iowa | 14 | $270,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $120,000 |
| Illinois | 8 | $100,155 |
| Georgia | 7 | $92,500 |
| California | 10 | $73,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $35,000 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $34,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $33,500 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Aspires Inc | Community support | $116,600 |
| Share Our Strength | Community support | $100,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Community support | $90,000 |
| Austin Area Artworks Center | Community support | $80,556 |
| Lifegate Services | Community support | $75,000 |
| National Merit Scholarship Corp | Community support | $60,155 |
| American Junior Golf Association | Community support | $50,000 |
| World Food Prize | Community support | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Great Des Moines | Community support | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Community support | $40,000 |
| Austin Community Charitable Fund | Community support | $30,400 |
| Lausd Education Foundation | Community support | $25,000 |
| Nexus Foundation for Family Healing | Community support | $25,000 |
| National FFA Foundation | Community support | $25,000 |
| Be Strong | Community support | $25,000 |
| Faribault Foundation | Community support | $17,000 |
| Austin Enhancement Group Inc | Community support | $15,750 |
| Austin Area Foundation Co City Flower Project | Community support | $15,500 |
| United Way-Mower County | Community support | $15,500 |
| The Reed Seed Inc | Community support | $15,000 |
| Channel One Regional Food Bank | Community support | $15,000 |
| Thielen Foundation Inc | Community support | $15,000 |
| The Hormel Institute | Community support | $13,000 |
| Chad Greenway's Lead the Way Foundation | Community support | $12,500 |
| Parenting Resource Center Inc | Community support | $12,000 |
| Agate Housing Services | Community support | $10,000 |
| Power Atlanta Inc | Community support | $10,000 |
| Arkansas Food Bank | Community support | $10,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Community support | $10,000 |
| Central California Food Bank | Community support | $10,000 |
| The Good Acre | Community support | $10,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Center | Community support | $10,000 |
| River Bend Foodbank | Community support | $10,000 |
| Operation Home Front | Community support | $10,000 |
| Pelican Rapids Food Shelf | Community support | $10,000 |
| Bread of Life | Community support | $10,000 |
| Hosea Feed the Hungry & Homeless Program | Community support | $10,000 |
| Chippewa County Food Shelf | Community support | $10,000 |
| Cupboard & Closet | Community support | $10,000 |
| Suffolk Christian Fellowship Center | Community support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clark Mary Katherine
- Fleming James D
- Ghingo John
- Kuehneman Paul R
- Losness-Larson Katherine M
- Makope Florence
- Baker Jeffrey R
- Batcheler Colleen R
- Clausman Michael W
- Lilly Pierre M
- Myers Kevin L
- Weber David F
Questions people ask
Does Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 128 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Clark Mary Katherine (President), Fleming James D (Vice President), Ghingo John (Chairman) and Kuehneman Paul R (Assistant Treasurer) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and human services.