Norman N & Gale R Hochgraf Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Norman N & Gale R Hochgraf Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Jefferson, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,550 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$104,550
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $95,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $90,000 | 32 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $95,500 | 32 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $104,550 | 32 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Norman N & Gale R Hochgraf Charitable 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 Norman N & Gale R Hochgraf Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 19 | $67,500 |
| New Hampshire | 9 | $26,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $4,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,300 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Paw Regional Greenway | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Soc | Animal welfare | $4,500 |
| Ecumenical Food Pantry | Food assistance | $4,500 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | Food assistance | $4,500 |
| Jefferson Area Food Pantry | Food assistance | $4,500 |
| Live and Let Live Farm | Animal welfare | $4,500 |
| Mid Coast Humane | Animal welfare | $4,500 |
| New Harbor Food Pantry | Food assistance | $4,500 |
| Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust | Conservation | $4,000 |
| Community Energy Fund Lincoln County | Heating assistance | $4,000 |
| Knox County Health Clinic | Health care | $4,000 |
| Lincoln County Dental | Health care | $4,000 |
| Lincoln Healthmaine Health | Health care | $4,000 |
| Maine Children's Cancer Program | Health care | $4,000 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | Conservation | $4,000 |
| Pope Memorial SPCA | Animal welfare | $4,000 |
| Twin Villages Food Bank | Food assistance | $4,000 |
| Pedratric Brain Tumor Fnd | Medical research | $3,500 |
| Avian Haven | Animal welfare | $3,000 |
| Concord Community Music School | Music education | $3,000 |
| The Lincoln Home | Health care | $3,000 |
| Stepping Stone Housing | Housing assistance | $3,000 |
| Catch Neighborhood Housing | Housing assistance | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Medical support | $2,500 |
| Team Hailey Hugs | Medical support | $2,500 |
| Snow Pond Center for Arts | Arts support | $2,000 |
| Portland String Quartet | Arts support | $1,500 |
| University of Delaware | Science education | $1,300 |
| Princeton University | Science education | $1,250 |
| Capital Center for the Arts | Music education | $1,000 |
| League of NH Craftsmen | Arts | $1,000 |
| Society for Protection NH Forests | Conservation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Norman N Hochgraf
- Lee R Hochgraf
- Scott R Hochgraf
- Eric S Hov
- Robert B Gregory
Questions people ask
Does Norman N & Gale R Hochgraf Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norman N & Gale R Hochgraf Charitable Foundation give?
$104,550 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Norman N & Gale R Hochgraf Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Norman N Hochgraf (President), Lee R Hochgraf (Sec/Treas), Scott R Hochgraf (Trustee) and Eric S Hov (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Norman N & Gale R Hochgraf Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and animals.