While our primary initiative is building Hovde Homes around the world, we are also proud of our domestic giving. These lists indicate the recent grants we have made to various U.S.-based organizations that serve the poor, homeless, hungry, sick, and otherwise vulnerable people in our local community.
*The Hovde Foundation is not accepting unsolicited grant requests at this time.
2019
A Child’s Place
Supportive services for homeless children
General
Bethel Horizons
Camp for at-risk youth
Wisconsin
Care Net Pregnancy Center
Education for new dads from at-risk families
Wisconsin
Children’s Dyslexia Center – Madison
Programs to empower kids to overcome dyslexia
Wisconsin
Clean Lakes Alliance
Environmental improvement to Madison’s lakes
Wisconsin
Goodman Center/Girls Inc
Youth development programs for girls
Wisconsin
Horizon High School
School and academic support for students in alcohol/drug recovery
Wisconsin
Madison Reading Project
Reading bus to bring literacy to high-risk communities
Wisconsin
Madison Symphony Orchestra League
Music program to include low income children and families
Wisconsin
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Research to end prostate cancer
General
Safe Community Coalition of Madison
Coalition of public and private sector partners to save lives, prevent injuries and make our community a safer place
Wisconsin
The River Food Pantry
Hot meals, groceries, clothing and household items to low income families
Wisconsin
The Road Home of Dane County
Housing for homeless families
Wisconsin
THORN
Technology to defend children from child sexual abuse and exploitation
General
Wisconsin Family Ties, Inc.
Education and support for families with children with social, emotional or behavioral challenges
Wisconsin
Working Capital for Community Needs, Inc.
Access to microfinance, services, and markets to improve the lives of the working poor
Wisconsin
2018
A Child’s Place
Supportive services for homeless children
General
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
Youth development programs
Wisconsin
Care Net Pregnancy Center
Education for new dads from at-risk families
Wisconsin
Clean Lakes Alliance
Environmental improvement to Madison’s lakes
Wisconsin
Eppstein Uhen Foundation
Beyond Design Bike Tour to support local nonprofits
Wisconsin
Freedom House Ministries
Housing for homeless families
Wisconsin
Friends of Norwegian Culture
Improvements to the community center
General
Girl Scouts of WI – Badgerland, Inc
Youth development programs
Wisconsin
Greater Green Bay Community FND
Housing for homeless families
Wisconsin
Horizon High School
School and academic support for students in alcohol/drug recovery
Wisconsin
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
Financial literacy program for local children
Wisconsin
Madison Symphony Orchestra League
Music program to include low income children and families
Wisconsin
March for Babies
Research to prevent premature births, birth defects and infant mortality.
Wisconsin
Operation Fresh Start
Education, mentoring, and employment training for disconnected youth in Dane County
Wisconsin
Safe Community Coalition of Madison
Coalition of public and private sector partners to save lives, prevent injuries and make our community a safer place
Wisconsin
Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation
Research to end cancer
General
The River Food Pantry
Hot meals, groceries, clothing and household items to low income families
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Family Ties
Education and support for families with children with social, emotional or behavioral challenges
Wisconsin
2017
A Child’s Place
Supportive services for homeless children
General
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
Youth development programs
Wisconsin
Catholic Charities
Camp for at-risk youth
Wisconsin
Center for Community Stewardship
Facilitate collaboration among local organizations and businesses
Wisconsin
Children’s Dyslexia Center – Madison
Programs to empower kids to overcome dyslexia
Wisconsin
Friends of Norwegian Culture
Improvements to the community center
General
Horizon High School
School and academic support for students in alcohol/drug recovery
Wisconsin
JDRF
Research to cure type 1 diabetes
General
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
Financial literacy program for local children
Wisconsin
The River Food Pantry
Hot meals, groceries, clothing and household items to low income families
Wisconsin
The Road Home
Housing for homeless families
Wisconsin
Vera Court Neighborhood Center
Improvements to the neighborhood center facilities
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Eye Network Inc
An educational video to raise awareness about opioid crisis
Wisconsin
2016
A Child’s Place
Supportive services for homeless children
General
Aaron Meyer Foundation, Inc.
Madison collegiate recovery housing consortium
General
American Cancer Society
Reasearch to end cancer
Wisconsin
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
Youth development programs
Wisconsin
Center for Healthy Minds
MS Research
Wisconsin
Children’s Theater of Madison
WI theatre program for low income children
Wisconsin
Clean Lakes Alliance
Environmental improvement to Madison’s lakes
Wisconsin
FLYY (Forward Learning Youth & Young Adults)
Youth development programs
Wisconsin
Friends of the Zoo
Support of Henry Vilas Zoo
Wisconsin
Girl Scouts of WI – Badgerland
Youth development programs
Wisconsin
Housing Initiatives
Housing for homeless families
Wisconsin
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
Financial literacy program for local children
Wisconsin
National Kidney Foundation of WI
Research and innovation to improve lives with kidney disorders
Wisconsin
Red Caboose Child Care Center, Inc.
Emergency child care for low income/homeless families
Wisconsin
The River Food Pantry
Hot meals, groceries, clothing and household items to low income families
Wisconsin
The Road Home of Dane County
Housing for homeless families
Wisconsin
2015
A Child’s Place
Supportive services for homeless children
Charlotte, NC
Aaron J. Meyer Foundation
Madison collegiate recovery housing consortium
Washington, DC
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
Youth development programs
Madison, WI
Children’s Theatre of Madison
WI theatre program for low income children
Madison, WI
Clean Lakes Alliance
Environmental improvement to Madison’s lakes
Madison, WI
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
Financial literacy program for local children
Madison, WI
Junior Diabetes Research Foundation
Research to cure type 1 diabetes
Madison, WI
Madison Children’s Museum
General operations
Madison, WI
National MS Society
Research for Multiple Sclerosis and support those living with disability
United States
SeriousFun Children’s Network
Camp for sick children
Westport, CT
The River Food Pantry
Hot meals, groceries, clothing and household items to low income families
Madison, WI
The Road Home Dane County
Housing for homeless families
Madison, WI
Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions
Shelter and food program for Kenyan orphanage
Madison, WI
2014
A Child’s Place
Supportive services for homeless children
Charlotte, NC
Aaron J. Meyer Foundation
Madison collegiate recovery housing consortium
Madison, WI
ALS Association
Ice bucket challenge
United States
Brat Fest, Inc.
Sponsorship of lifefest stage
Madison, WI
Children’s Theatre of Madison
WI theatre program for low-income children
Madison, WI
Clean Lakes Alliance
Environmental improvement to Madison’s lakes
Madison, WI
Grace Church (Grace Presents)
Camp for homeless children
Madison, WI
Keep WI Warm Fund
Heating & electricity assistance for low income residents
Madison, WI
National MS Society
General operations
Madison, WI
Meriter Foundation
Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital
Madison, WI
MS Run the US, Inc.
Research for Multiple Sclerosis and support those living with disability
Brookfield, WI
SeriousFun Children’s Network
Camp for sick children
United States
The River Food Pantry
Bakery job training program
Madison, WI
The Road Home Dane County
Housing for homeless families
Madison, WI
2013
A Child’s Place
Supportive services for homeless children
Charlotte, NC
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
Youth development programs
Madison, WI
Children’s National Medical Center
General operations
Bethesda, MD
Children’s Theatre of Madison
WI theatre program for low income children
Madison, WI
City Academy
School for underprivileged youth
St. Louis, MO
Campus Crusade for Christ
Relief work in disaster areas
Orlando, FL
Green Door
Support for people with mental illness
Washington DC
Most Valuable Kids
WI theatre program for low income children
Rockville, MD
National MS Society
Research for Multiple Sclerosis and support those living with disability
United States
Ronald McDonald House of New York
WI theatre program for low income children
New York City, NY
SeriousFun Children’s Network
Camp for sick children
United States
The Road Home Dane County
Housing for homeless families
Madison,WI
2012
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
General operations
Madison, WI
Campus Crusade for Christ
Relief work in disaster areas
Orlando, FL
Children’s National Medical Center
General operations
Washington, DC
Children’s Law Center
General operations
Washington, DC
Courtney’s House
Support services for human trafficking survivors
Washington, DC
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Cystic Fibrosis research
United States
Friends of Karen
Adina’s Angels Fund
Purdys, NY
Hope House of Milwaukee, Inc.
Chrysalis Project: Transitional housing for single women & families
Milwaukee, WI
House of Love Youth Homes
Matching funds program
Milwaukee,WI
International Justice Mission
Rescue of human trafficking victims
Washington, DC
J Street Cup
General operations
Washington, DC
LEAVEN, Inc.
Needy Children’s Fund
Menasha, WI
Manna, Inc.
General operations
Washington, DC
Mizel Museum
General operations
Denver, CO
My Brother’s Keeper, Inc.
Mentoring for troubled teens
Green Bay, WI
National MS Society
Multiple Sclerosis research
United States
The River Food Pantry
Food pantry for needy families
Madison, WI
The Road Home Dane County
Housing for homeless families
Madison, WI
Washington Animal Rescue League
General operations
Washington, DC
Washington Jesuit Academy (WJA)
Academic Sponsorships for Low Income Students
Washington, DC
2011
100 Women in Headge Funds Foundation
General support
New York, NY
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
General operations
Madison, WI
Campus Crusade for Christ
Relief work in disaster areas
Orlando, FL
Chess Challenge in DC
General support
Washington, DC
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Research for a Cure
United States
Friends of Karen
Adina’s Angels Fund
Purdys, NY
Green Door
Support for people with mental illness
Washington, DC
Hole in the Wall Camps
General operations
United States
Independent Living Inc.
Meals on Wheels Program
Madison, WI
Manna, Inc.
General operations
Washington, DC
National Presbyterian Church
General support
Washington, DC
No Greater Sacrifice Foundation
Educating children of America’s fallen veterans
Washington, DC
The Road Home Dane County
General operations
Madison, WI
Timber-lee Christian Center
General operations
East Troy, WI
Washington Jesuit Academy (WJA)
Academic sponsorships for low income students
Washington, DC
2010
Aaron Ploch Memorial Scholarship Fund
General support
Vineland, NJ
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
General support
United States
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
General operations
Madison, WI
Capital Church
General support
Vienna, VA
Courtney’s House
Remodeling a shelter for girls rescued from domestic sex trafficking
Washington, DC
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
General operations
United States
Fast Forward LLC (National MS Society)
Multiple Sclerosis Research Initiatives
United States
Global Aid Network
Campus Crusade for Christ
United States
Hole in the Wall Camps
General operations
United States
International Justice Mission
Rescue of human trafficking victims
Washington, DC
Jewish National Fund
Operations Carmel Renewal
United States
Lili Claire Communications
Clinic for the evaluation and treatment of fetal alcohol syndrome
United States
Mizel Museum
General operations
Denver, CO
National MS Society
Multiple Sclerosis research
United States
National Presbyterian Church
General support
Washington, DC
No Greater Sacrifice Foundation
General operations
Washington, DC
The Road Home Dane County
“Hovde House” apartments for homeless families
Milwaukee, WI
University of Wisconsin Foundation
Research at the Center for Investigative Healthy Minds
Madison, WI
Washington Jesuit Academy (WJA)
Academic sponsorships for low income students
Washington, DC
Women at Risk
General support
Grand Rapids, MI
2009
Fast Forward LLC (National MS Society)
Multiple Sclerosis Research Initiatives
United States
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
General Operations
United States
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
General Operations
Madison, WI