Hoag Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hoag Family Foundation is a private foundation in Atherton, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$45.9 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
47% 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 | $1.9 million | 27 | $40.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 32 | $45.9 million |
How to apply
Hoag Family 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 Hoag Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $463,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $325,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $128,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $102,588 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BPS Foundation | In support of general operations | $225,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | In support of general operations | $150,000 |
| BPS Foundation | In support of general operations | $100,000 |
| Northwestern University | In support of general operations | $100,000 |
| Spirit of America | In support of general operations | $100,000 |
| Part the Cloud | In support of general operations | $100,000 |
| University of Michigan | In support of general operations | $100,000 |
| Camp Harbor View | In support of general operations | $52,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | In support of general operations | $50,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Bay Area | In support of general operations | $50,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation | In support of general operations | $50,000 |
| Camp Harbor View | In support of general operations | $50,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey School | In support of general operations | $35,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | In support of general operations | $25,000 |
| Dancing with the Students | In support of general operations | $25,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | In support of general operations | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Francisco | In support of general operations | $25,000 |
| Michael Phelps Foundation | In support of general operations | $15,000 |
| UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation | In support of general operations | $10,000 |
| Children's Health Council | In support of general operations | $10,000 |
| The Riekes Center | In support of general operations | $10,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | In support of general operations | $10,000 |
| Mercy Beyond Borders | In support of general operations | $10,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | In support of general operations | $10,000 |
| The USA East Province of the Society of Jesus | In support of general operations | $5,000 |
| East Palo Alto Academy Foundation | In support of general operations | $5,000 |
| El Dorado Foundation | In support of general operations | $5,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | In support of general operations | $5,000 |
| San Francisco AIDS Foundation | In support of general operations | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | In support of general operations | $2,588 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge | In support of general operations | $1,000 |
| US Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association | In support of general operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Hoag
- Michaela Hoag
Questions people ask
Does Hoag Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hoag Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Hoag Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay Hoag (President) and Michaela Hoag (Sec/Treas.).
What does Hoag Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.