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Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman Foundation

Preselected recipients only Skokie, Illinois · EIN 931856870

Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman Foundation is a private foundation in Skokie, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,106 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $500. 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 up from $3,400 the year before.

73% 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$00$0
2024$3,40037$67,223
2025$6,10644$121,581

How to apply

Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman 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

What Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois9$1,300
District of Columbia5$606
Virginia4$500
Kentucky1$500
Maryland4$400
New York3$400
Florida2$400
California2$300
Colorado2$300
Montana2$200

Grants paid in 2025

The 40 largest of 44 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Dav Charitable Service Trust
Erlanger, KY
Donation$500
Aiken Equine Rescue
Aiken, SC
Donation$200
America's Vet Dogs
Smithtown, NY
Donation$200
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation
Chicago, IL
Donation$200
Endangered Species Coalition
Washington, DC
Donation$200
Heifer International
Little Rock, AR
Donation$200
K9 Hurricane's Heroes Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
Donation$200
K9S for Warriors
Ponte Vedra, FL
Donation$200
National Anti-Vivisection Society
Chicago, IL
Donation$200
Peta
Norfolk, VA
Donation$200
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego, CA
Donation$200
The Yard Foundation
Chicago, IL
Donation$200
Tree House Humane Society
Chicago, IL
Donation$200
Wounded Warrior Project
Jacksonville, FL
Donation$200
Uso Org
Washington, DC
Donation$106
100 Club of Illinois
Chicago, IL
Donation$100
Alley Cat Allies
Bethesda, MD
Donation$100
Alley Cat Allies
Bethesda, MD
Donation$100
Alley Cat Rescue
Mtrainier, MD
Donation$100
American Prarie
Bozeman, MT
Donation$100
Anti-Cruelty Society
Chicago, IL
Donation$100
Best Friends Animal Society
Kanab, UT
Donation$100
Best Friends Animal Society
Kanab, UT
Donation$100
First Responders Children's Foundat
New York, NY
Donation$100
Fisher House Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Donation$100
Gary Sinise Foundation
Merrifield, VA
Donation$100
Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue
Mount Airy, MD
Donation$100
Heartland Animal Shelter
Wheeling, IL
Donation$100
International Fund for Animal Welfa
Yarmouth Port, MA
Donation$100
Jane Goodall Institute USA
Washington, DC
Donation$100
Mutts With A Mission
Virginia Beach, VA
Donation$100
National Resources Defense Counsil
New York, NY
Donation$100
National Wildlife Federation
Reston, VA
Donation$100
Paragon Service Dogs
Longmont, CO
Donation$100
Paws Chicago
Chicago, IL
Donation$100
Paws Chicago
Chicago, IL
Donation$100
Sierra Club
Oakland, CA
Donation$100
The National Human Education Societ
Charles Town, WV
Donation$100
The National Park Foundation
Washington, DC
Donation$100
The National Wwii Museum
New Orleans, LA
Donation$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman Foundation give?

$6,106 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $100.

Who runs Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Steven D Hoffman (President).

What does Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and veterans.

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