Private foundation · EIN 42-1228737 · Algona, Iowa

Howard and Katherine Hoenk Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $435K total, median $218K. 100% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$435K
Median grant
$218K
Stays in IA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

About this foundation

Howard and Katherine Hoenk Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Algona, Iowa, tax-exempt since 1984. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Howard and Katherine Hoenk Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Howard and Katherine Hoenk Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $435K across 2 grants, a median of $218K.

Where does Howard and Katherine Hoenk Foundation give?

Iowa (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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