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The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Punta Gorda, Florida · EIN 261719943

The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Punta Gorda, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $47,939 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,875 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $49,765 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$53,43511$32,442
2023$49,76513$1.3 million
2024$47,93916$0

How to apply

The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida15$44,189
Kentucky1$3,250

Grants paid in 2024

All 16 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Harry Chapin Food Bnak
Ft Meyers, FL
Provide food for hungry in sw florida$15,000
Boys Girls Club
PT Charlotte, FL
Provide after school programs$7,000
Virginia B Andes Clinic
PT Charlotte, FL
Provide medical svcs for the needy$5,850
Animal Welfare League
PT Charlotte, FL
Provide welfare for homeless animals$4,000
Ya Ya Girlsbackpack for Kids
Louisville, KY
Provide assistance for kids in need$3,250
Individual
FL
Provide medical care for animals$2,900
Peace River Botanical Sculpture Gar
Punta Gorda, FL
Inspire creativity through the community$2,500
Gulf Coast Humane Society
Fort Myers, FL
Animal sanctuary$2,250
Fred Lang Foundation
Punta Gorda, FL
Provides suicide education, prevention & intervention programs$1,500
Kiwanis Club of Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda, FL
Serving childrens needs$1,000
Punta Gorda Aminal Hospital
Punta Gorda, FL
Provide medical care for animals$769
Animal Medical Hospital
Lehigh Acres, FL
Provide medical care for animals$500
Tampa Bay Clinic
Tampa, FL
Provide medical care for animals$356
Elenton Animal Hospital
Parrish, FL
Provide medical care for animals$254
Visual Arts Center
Punta Gorda, FL
Helps perpetuate the arts in the community$250
Viscaya Prado Vet Hospital
Cape Coral, FL
Provide medical care for animals$60

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc give?

$47,939 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,875.

Who runs The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Diane Hoffer (President), Erik Hoffer (Sec/Treas) and Kelly Atherstone (Vice President).

What does The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, animals and health.

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