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The Michael F & Joan G Hoben Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Vero Beach, Florida · EIN 106001275

The Michael F & Joan G Hoben Family Foundation is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $55,950 the year before.

83% of its 2025 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
2023$6,5005$225,332
2024$55,9507$189,621
2025$42,5006$159,620

How to apply

The Michael F & Joan G Hoben 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Florida4$41,900
Connecticut2$600

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Vero Beach Museum of Art
Vero Beach, FL
Charitable$40,000
John's Island Community Service League
Vero Beach, FL
Charitable$1,300
Boys and Girls Club - Vero Beach
Vero Beach, FL
Charitable$500
St Thomas More Church
Darien, CT
Charitable giving$500
Disabled American Veterans
Milford, CT
Charitable giving$100
Fraternal Order of Police
Indian River Shores, FL
Charitable giving$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Michael F & Joan G Hoben Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Michael F & Joan G Hoben Family Foundation give?

$42,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs The Michael F & Joan G Hoben Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Michael F Hoben (Trustee) and Joan G Hoben (Trustee).

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