The Hohbach Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hohbach Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $810,000 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $275,000. 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$810,000
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$181 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $305,000 the year before.
72% 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 | $305,000 | 27 | $128 million |
| 2024 | $810,000 | 50 | $181 million |
How to apply
The Hohbach 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 The Hohbach Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 36 | $607,500 |
| New York | 2 | $70,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $57,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sempervirens Fund | Community support | $275,000 |
| Noyo Center for Marine Science | Community support | $50,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All | Community support | $50,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance Inc | Community support | $50,000 |
| Geohazards International | Community support | $25,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Community support | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals | Community support | $25,000 |
| Greenbelt Alliancepeople for Open Space | Community support | $25,000 |
| Veterans Defense Project | Community support | $20,000 |
| Alice Paul Institute Inc | Community support | $20,000 |
| African American Policy Forum Inc | Community support | $20,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Northern California | Community support | $15,000 |
| Kids and Art Foundation | Community support | $15,000 |
| Spur - San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association | Community support | $15,000 |
| Kqed Inc | Community support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Scrap Inc | Community support | $10,000 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation | Community support | $10,000 |
| Alameda Emergency Food | Community support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Auburn Revine | Community support | $10,000 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund | Community support | $10,000 |
| Pathways Foundation | Community support | $6,000 |
| Donors Choose | Community support | $5,000 |
| Five Keys Schools and Programs | Community support | $5,000 |
| Lucille Packard Foundation for Children's Health | Community support | $5,000 |
| Marine Science Institute | Community support | $5,000 |
| New Incentives | Community support | $5,000 |
| Pacific Skyline Counsil Bsa | Community support | $5,000 |
| Saint Joseph's Foundation of San Juoaquin | Community support | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club | Community support | $5,000 |
| Give Well Foundation Inc | Community support | $5,000 |
| Inquiring Systems Inc | Community support | $5,000 |
| Nutrition Facts | Community support | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Volunteers Inc | Community support | $5,000 |
| Greennonprofits Org Inc | Community support | $5,000 |
| STEM Next Opportunity Fund | Community support | $5,000 |
| Threshold Choir | Community support | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Community support | $5,000 |
| Youth Science Institute | Community support | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Girls Chorus | Community support | $3,000 |
| Cal Matters | Community support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas C Hohbach
- Janet Hohbach McCloy
- Ellen Hohbach Scheetz
- Timothy H Williams
- Kasimira Riley
Questions people ask
Does The Hohbach Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hohbach Family Foundation give?
$810,000 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Hohbach Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas C Hohbach (President), Janet Hohbach McCloy (Director), Ellen Hohbach Scheetz (Director) and Timothy H Williams (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Hohbach Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, science and research and international.