Hoefer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hoefer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Burlingame, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $446,720 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $103,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$446,720
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$103,500
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $362,270 the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $370,901 | 44 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $362,270 | 40 | $9.8 million |
| 2025 | $446,720 | 38 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
Hoefer 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 Hoefer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 35 | $419,720 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Filoli | General operations | $103,500 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | General operations | $70,000 |
| California State Railroad Museum Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Cofam (Fine Arts Museums Foundation) | General operations | $25,000 |
| Hospital de la Familia Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum | General operations | $20,000 |
| Northern California Center for the Arts | General support | $15,000 |
| San Mateo County Historical Association | General operations | $15,000 |
| Hillsborough Schools Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Sfmoma | General operations | $10,000 |
| Nordstrom Home & School Club | General support | $8,000 |
| Call Primrose | General support | $5,000 |
| Hillsborough Beautification Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Nevada County Arts Council | General operations | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Family Service | General operations | $5,000 |
| Samaritan House | General operations | $5,000 |
| Wineries of Santa Clara Valley | General operations | $5,000 |
| Santa Clara County Library District | General operations | $3,000 |
| Burlingame Library Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Ballet | General support | $2,500 |
| San Mateo Library Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| Stanford Buck Cardinal Club | General operations | $2,500 |
| Cathedral School for Boys | General operations | $2,000 |
| Foothills Compassionate Care | General operations | $2,000 |
| Hillsborough Concors D'elegance Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| Kqed Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| The Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | General operations | $2,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General operations | $1,000 |
| Burlingame Parks and Recreation Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Community Social Services | General support | $1,000 |
| Mt Madonna YMCA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Tulane University | General operations | $1,000 |
| University of California Davis | General operations | $1,000 |
| Youth on Course | General operations | $1,000 |
| National Society of Colonial Dames of America Resident State of Calif | General operations | $220 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan R Hoefer
- Craig Hoefer
- Kurt Hoefer
- Gladys Hoefer
- Alan Hoefer Jr
- Melanie Hoefer
Questions people ask
Does Hoefer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hoefer Family Foundation give?
$446,720 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hoefer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alan R Hoefer (Director), Craig Hoefer (Director), Kurt Hoefer (President & Director) and Gladys Hoefer (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hoefer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.