The Hodder Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hodder Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $664,000 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$664,000
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$59.7 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $550,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $513,000 | 49 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $550,000 | 53 | $31.7 million |
| 2025 | $664,000 | 53 | $59.7 million |
How to apply
The Hodder 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 The Hodder Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 26 | $402,000 |
| California | 5 | $57,500 |
| Maryland | 4 | $42,500 |
| New York | 3 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $31,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Groves Learning Organizationglo | Bdote 3 year program | $55,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Tristate Chapter (Mnndsd) | Carbon sequestration | $50,000 |
| The Second Harvest Heartland | General fund | $50,000 |
| The Blake School | $5k for kent's match (class of 1975); $15k breakthrough mpls; $10k scholarship endowmt | $30,000 |
| ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc) | General fund | $25,000 |
| Airlink Inc | General fund | $25,000 |
| Family Partnership | Anti-sex trafficking efforts | $25,000 |
| Nafc (National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics) | General fund | $25,000 |
| One Village Partners | Now program | $25,000 |
| YWCA Minneapolis | Youth programing | $25,000 |
| Bay Area Lyme Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Black Men Teach | General fund | $15,000 |
| LOVE146 | Trafficking prevention | $15,000 |
| Migizi | General fund | $15,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra Association | Music's moment: greeno | $15,000 |
| Outward Bound USA | Greeno board member contribution | $15,000 |
| The Film Collaborative | Attn: fiscal sponsorship: - illicit trade | $15,000 |
| Benilde St Margarets High School | General fund | $11,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lakes Area Food Shelf | General fund | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis College of Art & Design | Kent & judy hodder scholarship | $10,000 |
| Mobility Futures Alliance | General fund | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | General fund | $10,000 |
| Summer Search Boston | Pledge payment 1 of 2 | $10,000 |
| Trees for the Future | General fund | $10,000 |
| Twin Cities Rise | General fund | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General fund | $10,000 |
| Fairvote Foundation | General fund | $7,500 |
| Fairvote Minnesota Foundation | General fund | $7,500 |
| Can Do Canines | General fund | $6,000 |
| Connecticut Rise Network | General fund | $6,000 |
| Groves Learning Organization | Groves literacy partnership | $6,000 |
| Minneapolis Sailing Center | Outreach program | $6,000 |
| Minnesota Indian Womens Resource Center | Trafficking prevention | $6,000 |
| Waterorg | General fund | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross | General fund | $5,000 |
| Chldrens Theater Company | General fund | $5,000 |
| Compas | General fund | $5,000 |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Middlesex Habitat for Humanity of CT | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura H Greeno
- Beth H Whitcomb
- Kent H Hodder
- Mark A Hodder
Questions people ask
Does The Hodder Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hodder Family Foundation give?
$664,000 in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Hodder Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura H Greeno (President/Director), Beth H Whitcomb (Secretary/Director), Kent H Hodder (Treasurer/Director) and Mark A Hodder (Honorary Director).
What does The Hodder Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.