HDR Foundation
Accepts applications
HDR Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.5 million in 90 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $343,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.5 million
- Number of grants90
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$343,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
86% 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 | $2.8 million | 64 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 72 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.5 million | 90 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | HDR Foundation 1917 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106-2973 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 399-1000 |
| What to submit | All applications for grants should be submitted via the organization's website at www.hdrinc.com/hdr-foundation |
| Deadlines | Grants >$10,000 - june 4 & august 22 grants <$10,000 - august 16 |
| Restrictions | Priority may be given to organization with which an hdr employee volunteers. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What HDR Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 29 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $502,022 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $496,826 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $217,800 |
| Colorado | 4 | $162,168 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $128,445 |
| Guam | 1 | $104,317 |
| Texas | 7 | $86,212 |
| Oregon | 2 | $80,437 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $77,360 |
| Georgia | 4 | $75,804 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Charitable | $343,000 |
| Strider Education Foundation | Chartiable | $198,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Charitable | $180,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders | Charitable | $120,000 |
| University of Guam | Charitable | $104,317 |
| Omaha Discovery Trust | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Surge for Water | Charitable | $95,000 |
| Youth Emergency Services Inc | Charitable | $79,983 |
| Aspire Afterschool Learning | Charitable | $57,312 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | Charitable | $50,987 |
| Parks Alliance of Louisville | Charitable | $48,230 |
| Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation | Charitable | $48,000 |
| The Kita Center | Chartiable | $46,200 |
| Indian Center Inc | Charitable | $40,838 |
| Open Architecture Collaborative Inc | Charitable | $39,709 |
| Trees Atlanta | Charitable | $35,104 |
| Living Grace Homes | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Good Life Taylor Texas | Charitable | $32,275 |
| Turn the Page KC | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Imagine Possibilities Inc | Charitable | $29,450 |
| University of Louisville Foundation | Charitable | $29,130 |
| Lead With Love Corporation | Charitable | $26,150 |
| Casey's Clubhouse | Charitable | $25,750 |
| Safechild | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Serenata Chamber Orchestra Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Young Black and Lit | Charitable | $24,000 |
| Reeb Avenue Center | Charitable | $22,300 |
| Soccer in the Streets | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Goochlandcares | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Outlook Enrichment | Charitable | $19,990 |
| Raptor Conservation Alliance Inc | Charitable | $19,958 |
| Step Denver | Charitable | $19,668 |
| Kansas City Community Gardens Inc | Chartiable | $19,246 |
| Garfield Community Farm Inc | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey Inc | Charitable | $17,195 |
| Oasis Network of New Tampa Inc | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Special Spaces Inc | Charitable | $16,100 |
| Childrens Respite Care Center Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Find Your Light Mental Wellness | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Community Service Associates Inc | Chartiable | $13,470 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Hoppy
- Dave Lecureux
- Doug Wignall
- Elisa Davies
- Gail Haraguchi
- Janet Gonzalez
- Nancy Hales
- Rex Fisher
- Rob Rodriguez
- Katie Duty
- Tom Sanders
- Chidi Amakoh
Questions people ask
Does HDR Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grants >$10,000 - june 4 & august 22 grants <$10,000 - august 16.
How much does HDR Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2025, across 90 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs HDR Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Hoppy (Director), Dave Lecureux (Director), Doug Wignall (Director) and Elisa Davies (Secretary) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does HDR Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and youth programs.