The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation is a private foundation in Long Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.5 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.4 million. 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$9.5 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$131 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.9 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6.1 million | 60 | $130 million |
| 2023 | $5.9 million | 47 | $127 million |
| 2024 | $9.5 million | 48 | $131 million |
How to apply
The Larry and Helen Hoag 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 Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 46 | $6.1 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $26,703 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Music & Dance | Community programs | $1.4 million |
| The Molina Foundation | Community programs | $400,000 |
| Olive Crest | Community programs | $333,333 |
| YMCA of la (Downey) | Community programs | $333,333 |
| High School Inc | Community programs | $333,333 |
| Samueli Academy | Community programs | $333,333 |
| Workshops for Warriors Inc | Community programs | $281,436 |
| Scholarship Prep Community Foundatin | Community programs | $240,000 |
| Pretend Citythe Children's Museum of Orange County | Community programs | $191,666 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Orange County & Inland Empire | Community programs | $150,000 |
| Hart Community Home Inc | Community programs | $150,000 |
| Orange County School of the Arts | Community programs | $150,000 |
| Autism Partnership Foundation | Community programs | $100,000 |
| Long Beach Rotary Scool Foundation | Community programs | $100,000 |
| Special Olympics of Southern California | Community programs | $100,000 |
| Westin Mandarin | Community programs | $100,000 |
| Project Hope Alliance | Community programscommunity programs | $100,000 |
| Pathway to Independence | Community programs | $99,000 |
| Children Today | Community programs | $75,000 |
| Wooden Floor Youth | Community programs | $75,000 |
| Casa Colina Childrens Services Center | Community programs | $55,000 |
| Algalita Marine Research & Education | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Blast | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Central Orange County | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Brackens Kitchen | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Covenant House California | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Land of the Free | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Long Beach Boy Scouts | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Momentum | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Pacific Battleship | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Rose Bowl Legacy | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Taps | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Garden Grove | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Orange County Conservation Corps | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Child Creativity Lab | Community programs | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach | Community programs | $30,000 |
| Fischer House | Community programs | $30,000 |
| For the Child | Community programs | $30,000 |
| Reagan Foundation | Community programs | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas K Freeman
- Robert W Latimer
- Whit Latimer
- Mark Latimer
- Dr Darren Freeman
- Brett Freeman
- Dr Martha Bernadett
Questions people ask
Does The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation give?
$9.5 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas K Freeman (President), Robert W Latimer (Secretary/Treasurer), Whit Latimer (Director) and Mark Latimer (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.