Hoffman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hoffman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $167,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$167,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $277,000 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $404,000 | 30 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $277,000 | 22 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $167,000 | 21 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Hoffman 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.
What Hoffman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 12 | $141,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monadnock United Way | General | $50,000 |
| Monadnock Family Services | General operating support | $25,000 |
| United Congregational Church of Sullivan | Operating support | $16,000 |
| Keene Elm City Rotary Club | General | $14,000 |
| Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music | Operating support | $7,000 |
| Branford Compassion Club | General | $7,000 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | General | $6,000 |
| Arts Alive | General | $5,000 |
| Cheshire Health Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Hundred Nights Inc | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Moving Company Dance Center | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Ashuelot Concerts | General | $4,000 |
| Schwab Charitable | General | $4,000 |
| Community Kitchen | General | $3,000 |
| North Shore Players | General | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics Pennsylvania | General | $3,000 |
| New Directions for Women | General | $1,000 |
| Takodah YMCA | General | $1,000 |
| Urban Roots Garden Classroom | General | $1,000 |
| Westmoreland Historical Society | General | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John E Hoffman Jr
- Gilbert M Roddy Jr
- Amory Loring Logan
Questions people ask
Does Hoffman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hoffman Family Foundation give?
$167,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hoffman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John E Hoffman Jr (Trustee), Gilbert M Roddy Jr (Trustee) and Amory Loring Logan (Trustee).
What does Hoffman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and environment and conservation.