Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bend, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $850,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $375,000. 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$850,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$375,000
- Assets$19.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $725,000 the year before.
14% 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 | $625,500 | 13 | $17.6 million |
| 2024 | $725,000 | 15 | $19.0 million |
| 2025 | $850,000 | 14 | $19.2 million |
How to apply
Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart 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 Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $375,000 |
| Oregon | 8 | $285,000 |
| North Dakota | 3 | $90,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Health Service Foundation | 2024 build campaign, to fund hospital | $375,000 |
| Heart of Oregon Corps | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Mount Rushmore Society | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Perry Technical Institute | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Little Flower Church | Little house project | $45,000 |
| Friends of the Children Central Oregon | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central or | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| De la Salle North Catholic High School | To help fund school remodel project | $30,000 |
| Ndsu Foundation | To provide scholarships for education | $30,000 |
| Oregon Tech Foundation | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| St Andrew Nativity School | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Rugby Dollars for Scholars | To fulfill organization's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ian Walker
- Craig Hoffart
- Rick Hoffart
Questions people ask
Does Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart Charitable Foundation give?
$850,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ian Walker (Director), Craig Hoffart (Director) and Rick Hoffart (Director).
What does Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.