Hutter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hutter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Delano, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,250 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$38,250
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$777,919
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,250 the year before.
12% 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 | $35,500 | 21 | $692,238 |
| 2024 | $36,250 | 25 | $760,473 |
| 2025 | $38,250 | 26 | $777,919 |
How to apply
Hutter 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 Hutter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11 | $27,500 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $4,000 |
| Montana | 4 | $3,250 |
| Oregon | 2 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities | Support social services to those in need | $5,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Provide food assistance to people in need | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Opera | Support operatic works | $4,000 |
| Twin Cities Rise | Support job training and empowerment programs | $3,000 |
| Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County | Support shelter and welfare for animals | $2,000 |
| Fraser Center | Support mental health services for people in need | $2,000 |
| Hayward Food Shelf | Provide food assistance to people in need | $2,000 |
| Helping Paws of Minnesota | Support training of service dogs for handicapped individuals | $2,000 |
| Sharing & Caring Hands | Offer food and shelter to people in need | $2,000 |
| Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association | Develop and maintain bike trails | $1,000 |
| Fish Food Bank Hood River | Support food security for hood river | $1,000 |
| Fort Ellis Fire Department | Suport community fire protection and emergency services | $1,000 |
| Gallatin Valley Food Bank | Provide food assistance to people in need | $1,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | Support prevention services for child abuse | $1,000 |
| St Paul Chamber Orchestra | Support chamber music performances | $1,000 |
| Shields Valley Art Department | Support arts in public schools | $750 |
| Give Kids A Smile | Provide dental care to children in need | $500 |
| Hood River Area Trail Stewards | Support maintenance and advocacy for trails | $500 |
| Round Lake Fire Department | Suport community fire protection and emergency services | $500 |
| Smith College | Support higher education institution | $500 |
| Wild River Conservancy | Support preservation and protection of st. Croix river and other rivers | $500 |
| Denver Food Bank | Provide food assistance to people in need | $500 |
| Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry | Provide food assistance to people in need | $500 |
| Livingston Food Resource Center | Provide food assistance to people in need | $500 |
| Vanderbilt University | Support higher education institution | $250 |
| Weleyan University | Support higher education institution | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Christl Larson
- Alicia Hutter
- Andrew Larson
- Robert Hutter
- Harrison Hutter
- Natalie Larson
- Katherine Hutter Merrett
- Wills Larson
- Anna Hutter
Questions people ask
Does Hutter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hutter Family Foundation give?
$38,250 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Hutter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christl Larson (Cfo), Alicia Hutter (Vice President), Andrew Larson (Director) and Robert Hutter (President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Hutter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and arts and culture.