Melvin & Geraldine Hoven Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Melvin & Geraldine Hoven Foundation is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $321,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$321,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$10.1 million
How to apply
Melvin & Geraldine Hoven 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 Melvin & Geraldine Hoven Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $204,000 |
| New York | 1 | $70,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $32,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Post | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| CTA Disaster Relief Fund | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sweet Home Alumni Foundation | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Silicon Valley Education Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Los Altos Mountain View Community F | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wildland Firefighter Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Save The Redwoods League | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Nicholas and St William Parish | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Land Trust for Santa Cruz | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Los Altos Education Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| MVLA High School Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| East Palo Alto Kids FDN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Norcal Boxer Rescue | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Ventana Wildlife Society | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry Elkins
- Kathleen Elkins
Questions people ask
Does Melvin & Geraldine Hoven Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melvin & Geraldine Hoven Foundation give?
$321,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Melvin & Geraldine Hoven Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barry Elkins (President & CEO) and Kathleen Elkins (Treasurer).
What does Melvin & Geraldine Hoven Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and human services.