H Leslie & Elaine S Hoffman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
H Leslie & Elaine S Hoffman Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $834,254. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$834,254
- Assets$39.6 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
73% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 20 | $36.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 35 | $39.6 million |
How to apply
H Leslie & Elaine S Hoffman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What H Leslie & Elaine S Hoffman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $2.0 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $260,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $16,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uscnorris Comprehensive Cancer Center- Development Office | Usc norris cancer center | $834,254 |
| University of Southern California | Usc marshall school of business - popovich family scholarship fund | $375,000 |
| University of Southern California | General operating support | $350,000 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | Support for 2028 los angeles olympics ($1,000,000 grant, payable over 4 years) | $250,000 |
| Huntington Memorial Hospital | Campaign for huntington hospital | $200,000 |
| Kidspace Children's Museum | In support of the masterplan for a capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Kidspace Children's Museum | Support for a work of art gala | $20,000 |
| Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus | Annual fund | $15,000 |
| Higher Ground Inc | To support the higher ground annual benefit | $11,000 |
| Holy Family Church | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Kidspace Children's Museum | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus | Support for music program | $10,000 |
| The Zoological Society of San Diego | General operating support | $10,000 |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee | Summer olympics rowing team | $10,000 |
| Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus | For the patron drive | $7,500 |
| Azusa Pacific University | Support for the baseball program | $5,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Devil Pups Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Fund for Partnership for Success | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Kidspace Children's Museum | Circle of friends | $5,000 |
| Las Madrinas | General operating support, in response to the annual appeal | $5,000 |
| Maranatha High School | Support for endowment in honor of john rouse's retirement | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA | General operating support, in honor of weta mathias | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Ronald McDonald House | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Francis High School of la Canada Flintridge | For annual benefit | $5,000 |
| St Francis High School of la Canada Flintridge | St. Francis fund | $5,000 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Huntington Library Art Museum and Botanical Gardens | Support for society of fellows | $3,000 |
| University of Southern California | Usc men's crew - annual erg-a-thon | $3,000 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Azusa Pacific University | Support for the swimming program | $1,000 |
| Life Skills Fore Pasadena Youth Inc DBA First Tee Greater Pasadena | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Flintridge Guild of Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles | Annual deck the halls fundraiser | $500 |
| The Colleagues | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia Fink
- Kimberly Shepherd
- J Kristoffer Popovich
- Jennifer Allen
- Pegine Grayson
Questions people ask
Does H Leslie & Elaine S Hoffman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does H Leslie & Elaine S Hoffman Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs H Leslie & Elaine S Hoffman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia Fink (President/Trustee), Kimberly Shepherd (Vice President/Trustee), J Kristoffer Popovich (Treasurer/Trustee) and Jennifer Allen (Secretary/Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does H Leslie & Elaine S Hoffman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.