Private foundation · EIN 85-1272160 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Arts, culture & humanities

Thomas Dubois Hormel Foundation Inc

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: 11 grants paid, $355K total, median $25K. 9% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$355K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in FL
9%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Juilliard SchoolNew York, NYTo provide support for the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world$100K
University of RochesterRochester, NYTo provide educational facilities to the kids of rochester$50K
Wellness in the SchoolsNew York, NYTo provide kids with healthy habits to learn and live better$50K
Carnegie HallNew York, NYTo support the power of music through performances, visionary education, and social impact programs$25K
Hormel Historic HomeAustin, MNTo preserve the history and values of the george a and lillian hormel family through the preservation of the hormel historic home and servi…$25K
Los Angeles PhilharmonicLos Angeles, CATo provide media initiatives and learning programs that inspire and strengthen communities in los angeles and beyond$25K
The Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New YorkNew York, NYTo support and maintain eminent symphony orchestra in new york$25K
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$25K
Friends of the Jay C Hormel Nature CenterAustin, MNTo provide educational seminars and programs related to nature and nature appreciation$10K
The Mount Sinai HospitalNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$10K
Young Musicians FoundationLos Angeles, CATo provide access to every student and every person the music and media arts education$10K

By state: New York 6 · Minnesota 2 · California 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Thomas Dubois Hormel Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Thomas Dubois Hormel Foundation Inc 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 Thomas Dubois Hormel Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $355K across 11 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Thomas Dubois Hormel Foundation Inc give?

New York (6 grants), Minnesota (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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