MAKE A GIFT
Support The Hormel Institute with a gift today!
Give online by clicking the “Give” links below or by mailing your gift to The Hormel Institute, 801 16th Ave. NE, Austin, MN, 55912
The Hormel Institute is deeply grateful for each donation that advances innovative cancer research.
Every dollar advances answers. Research is the only answer to cancer, and your important gift helps our world-renowned scientists continue to make progress in the fight against cancer.
Thank you for joining us on the front line with your gifts to biomedical research as we seek discoveries so people can live longer, healthier lives.
100% of each donation to The Hormel Institute directly funds research here in Austin, Minnesota, thanks to the support of The Hormel Foundation.
As part of the University of Minnesota, The Hormel Institute uses the University of Minnesota Foundation’s tax ID: 41-6042488
General Research Fund
General Research Fund
This fund supports general research projects or equipment that benefits the overall research mission of The Hormel Institute.
Children's Research Fund
Children's Research Fund
To support research related to children's health at The Hormel Institute.
Paint The Town Pink Fund
Paint The Town Pink Fund
To support Paint the Town Pink fundraising efforts to be used for cancer research, breast cancer and other cancers, at The Hormel Institute.
Education
Fund
Education Fund
This fund supports current and future education initiatives for student opportunities at The Hormel Institute.
Farm To Wellness Fund
Farm To Wellness Fund
Prostate Cancer
Fund
Prostate Cancer Fund
This fund supports accelerating research discoveries to better prevent, detect and treat prostate cancer.
Breast Cancer
Fund
Breast Cancer Fund
This fund supports innovative research to find new and better ways to treat and prevent breast cancer.
Stock Transfer Information
Stock Transfer Information
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Gift Recipient: The Hormel Institute
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Name of the Receiving Firm: RBC Wealth Management
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DTC Number: 0235
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Receiving Account Number: 30875055
Other Options
Other Options
How are donations used at The Hormel Institute?
How are donations used at The Hormel Institute?
Your gift to The Hormel Institute goes 100% to fund cancer research, none to administrative costs thanks to the generosity of The Hormel Foundation. Each year The Hormel Foundation provides funding to cover the administrative and operational costs of The Hormel Institute, allowing your gift to go in entirety to cancer research.
If you don’t find what you are looking for, please reach out to us at 507-437-9604 or [email protected].
Why am I getting a receipt from University of Minnesota?
Why am I getting a receipt from University of Minnesota?
The Hormel Institute is part of University of Minnesota and UMN Foundation generates tax receipts to acknowledge your donation for tax purposes. Every dollar gifted to The Hormel Institute, however, is used at The Hormel Institute to further cancer research. You will also receive a thank you for your generous support from The Hormel Institute.
For more information about giving to The Hormel Institute, contact: Gail Dennison, Director of Development and External Relations, [email protected], 507-437-9604; Brenna Gerhart, Development Associate, [email protected], 507-437-9601
Testimonial
“It’s an opportunity to not only get involved in the local Austin community but the greater cancer community as well. I’ve found a lot of meaning and purpose as I navigate this diagnosis, and this is another way I can share my story.”
– Breanna Bortner, 2025 Paint the Town Pink Ambassador
Our Cancer Memorial Wall
The Cancer Memorial Wall recognizes those who have lost their battle with cancer and whose family and friends have given memorial research funds to The Hormel Institute. The Cancer Memorial Wall is an important reminder to all of us of why we are here every day working to find new discoveries to fight this terrible disease.