Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $905,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $360,000. 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$905,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$360,000
- Assets$17.2 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $855,000 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $855,000 | 24 | $16.0 million |
| 2024 | $905,000 | 21 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
Miriam U and H Earl Hoover 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 Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | $865,000 |
| Michigan | 4 | $35,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ravinia Festival Association | Unrestricted | $360,000 |
| St James Cathedral Chicago | Unrestricted | $260,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan - Church of the Transfiguration Trus | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| About Face Theatre | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| AIDS Foundation of Chicago | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bishop Anderson House | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Field Museum | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Eldercare Lake County | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Living Desert Zoo and Gardens | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northshore Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan - Engineering Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| WTTW | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael A Leppen
- Thomas E Swaney
Questions people ask
Does Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation give?
$905,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael A Leppen (Trustee) and Thomas E Swaney (Trustee).
What does Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and environment and conservation.