The Henningson Engineering Company Foundation (or HDR Foundation) is a left-of-center philanthropy associated with HDR Inc., an architecture and engineering firm. The foundation provides grants to support both nonprofits and communities. 1
The Henningson Engineering Company Foundation (or HDR Foundation) is a left-of-center philanthropy associated with HDR Inc., an architecture and engineering firm. The nonprofit provides grants to support both nonprofits and communities. 1
HDR Foundation was established in 2012 by Former HDR Chairman Eric Keen. Since 2020, the HDR Foundation has expanded internationally, launching the HDR Canada Fund in 2020, the HDR Australia Fund in 2021, and the HDR United Kingdom Fund in 2022 to support charitable initiatives in those regions. 2
Leadership
Since February 2025, Stefanie Mosteller became HDR Foundation Executive Director. Previously, she served as HDR’s strategic planning director during her 16-year tenure within the company. 3
Funding
In December 2024, the HDR Foundation awarded over $11 million in grants to over 350 nonprofit organizations. 4
Financials
The organization has been tax-exempt since January 2013. In 2023, HDR Foundation reported total revenues of $2,055,636, total expenditures of $2,807,686, net assets of $4,788,427, and $1,889,134 in contributions. 5
On its 2022 tax return, the group reported total revenue of $1,818,441, with total assets of $5,504,739, total expenses of $1,534,458, and $1,817,974 in contributions. 6
This grant will support six distinct projects across Guatemala that utilize American engineering student volunteers. The six projects include two water supply projects, two sanitation projects and two school structure projects, making a long-term impact on six Guatemalan communities and helping to advance EWB's regional Purposeful Partnership Model infrastructure program in Guatemala
$100,257
2023
Waterloo Volunteer Fire and Rescue Inc C/o Travis Harlow
The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology
CHARITABLE
$100,000
2021
Denver Urban Gardens
CHARITABLE
$95,000
2023
SURGE FOR WATER INC
CHARITABLE
$80,100
2020
Good Grief Inc
Charitable
$80,000
2024
Waukesha County Tech
This grant will go towards the purchase and installation of a new multifunctional play system on the preschool playground that will benefit over 680 children