HF Foundation Inc concentrates its support on performing arts organizations, especially professional theater and dance, providing few but very large gifts to enable major projects or long-term stability. While the bulk of funding flows to cultural institutions (notably a large local theater and major dance companies), the foundation also makes targeted investments in urban Catholic school support through a smaller education grant.
Concentrated, high-dollar giving to a small number of repeat recipients; multi-grant relationships with flagship arts institutions and occasional targeted gifts outside arts (education).
HF Foundation Inc has made its largest recent gifts to Milwaukee Repertory Theater, including $2,800,000 in 2024 and $2,175,000 in 2025, signaling a pattern of major institutional support rather than broad small-dollar grantmaking. The foundation’s recent giving centers on U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and is aimed at organizations with substantial operating needs or long-term project demands. Its portfolio is weighted toward performing arts, with repeated support for theater and dance groups, but it also extends to education, health, and community institutions. Milwaukee Repertory Theater appears as a recurring anchor in the record, joined by other large cultural beneficiaries such as Miami City Ballet and Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation. The foundation also made a $750,000 gift to St Marcus School in 2026 and a $650,000 grant to Big Shoulders Fund in 2026, showing that its support reaches beyond the arts when an institution fits its giving pattern. Across the recent grant list, the funder’s activity is marked by large commitments to a limited set of recipients, often repeated over multiple years.
Performing arts is the clearest area of support. HF Foundation Inc gave $1,000,000 to Miami City Ballet in 2024 and $500,000 in 2025, alongside repeated grants to Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation for $500,000 in 2024, $350,000 in 2025, $350,000 in 2026, and $250,000 in 2023. Theater is another recurring category. Milwaukee Repertory Theater received $2,800,000 in 2024, $2,175,000 in 2025, and $700,000 in 2023, indicating sustained backing over several years. The foundation also funds education-related organizations. It gave $650,000 in 2026 and $600,000 in 2024 to Big Shoulders Fund, plus $750,000 in 2026 and $200,000 in 2025 to St Marcus School. Outside those areas, the record includes a $350,000 grant to Barrow Neurological Foundation in 2024.
HF Foundation Inc’s typical grant size is $50,000 at the 25th percentile, $100,000 at the median, and $150,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record, however, includes several much larger awards, showing that the foundation makes selective high-value grants as well as smaller six-figure ones. Recipients appear across multiple years, with repeated support to several organizations rather than one-off gifts only. The foundation gives to U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and does not fund individuals. The available data also shows charitable donation language on the grants, but not an application process.
$3.5M
$23.4M
$15.1M
$3.5M
Most grants fall between $50K and $150K, with a median of $100K.
25th Percentile
$50K
Median
$100K
75th Percentile
$150K
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Notable grantees: Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Miami City Ballet, Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation, Big Shoulders Fund
All recent grants in the dataset went to U.S. recipients. Wisconsin is a major destination, with 44% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state; Milwaukee appears repeatedly through multiple recipients. Texas is the top state by grant count, and Keller appears in the record through Keystone Church. Outside those centers, grants also landed in Chicago, Miami Beach, New York, Phoenix, and Saint Paul, showing a national spread with repeated clustering in a few cities.
The recent grants show a clear concentration in performing arts, especially theater and dance. Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Miami City Ballet, and Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation all received repeated support. The foundation also funded education-related groups such as Big Shoulders Fund and St Marcus School.
The typical grant size is $50,000 at the 25th percentile, $100,000 at the median, and $150,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list also includes larger awards, including seven-figure gifts.
Yes. The record shows repeated support across multiple years for several recipients, including Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation, Miami City Ballet, Big Shoulders Fund, St Marcus School, Keystone Church, and Aim Higher Foundation.
The foundation gives to U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The recent grants list consists entirely of nonprofit recipients, and the foundation does not fund individuals.
Most grants go to U.S. recipients, with Wisconsin receiving 44% of grants. Texas is the top state by grant count, and recent city-level recipients include Milwaukee, Chicago, Miami Beach, New York, Phoenix, and Saint Paul.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marcus School | Milwaukee, WI | $750,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | $650,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation | New York, NY | $350,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Aim Higher Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | $250,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Keystone Church | Keller, TX | $200,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| After School Matters | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Washington DC, DC | $100,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research | New York, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Phoenix Art Museum | Phoenix, AZ | $100,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | $100,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| High Jump | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | $75,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| St Mary's Springs Academy | Fond Du Lac, WI | $60,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum | Fort Pierce, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami | Miami, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| SecureFutures | Milwaukee, WI | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Hillel Foundation University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Wings Program | Palatine, IL | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Phoenix Theatre Company | Phoenix, AZ | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Saint Paul's Catholic Student Center | Madison, WI | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Paul's Pantry Inc Fund Drive | Green Bay, WI | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| PAWS Chicago | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Father Carr's Place 2B | Oshkosh, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Tate Americas Foundation | New York, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Tall Pines Conservancy | Delafield, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Doral Cats Unlimited | Doral, FL | $7,500 | 2026 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Milwaukee, WI | $2,175,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Miami City Ballet | Miami Beach, FL | $500,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation | New York, NY | $350,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| St Marcus School | Milwaukee, WI | $200,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Keystone Church | Keller, TX | $150,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Aim Higher Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | $150,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| After School Matters | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $100,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| SecureFutures | Milwaukee, WI | $100,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | $100,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research | New York, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | $75,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami | Miami, FL | $66,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| American Friends of Covent Garden | New York, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| St Mary's Springs Academy | Fond Du Lac, WI | $50,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum | Fort Pierce, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Greater Delafield Community Fund | Delafield, WI | $25,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Ten Chimneys Foundation | Genesee Depot, WI | $15,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Chicago West Community Music Center | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | 2025 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Milwaukee, WI | $2,800,000 | 2024 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Miami City Ballet | Miami Beach, FL | $1,000,000 | 2024 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | $600,000 | 2024 | Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization |
St Marcus School
$750,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation
$350,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Keystone Church
$200,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Competitive Enterprise Institute
$100,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
St Mary's Springs Academy
$60,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Hillel Foundation University of Wisconsin
$50,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Phoenix Theatre Company
$50,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Saint Paul's Catholic Student Center
$50,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Paul's Pantry Inc Fund Drive
$50,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Tall Pines Conservancy
$10,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Doral Cats Unlimited
$7,500Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Twyla Tharp Dance Foundation
$350,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
St Marcus School
$200,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Keystone Church
$150,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
SecureFutures
$100,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
St Mary's Springs Academy
$50,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Greater Delafield Community Fund
$25,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization
Ten Chimneys Foundation
$15,000Charitable donation 501(c)(3) organization