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The Hoffman Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Lancaster, Pennsylvania · EIN 261440056

The Hoffman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $33,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $14,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $31,000 the year before.

50% of its 2024 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
2022$35,0004$637,743
2023$31,0004$792,680
2024$33,0004$926,281

How to apply

The 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Hoffman Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania3$30,000
Maryland1$3,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Eichelberger Performing Arts Center
Hanover, PA
Maintenance & restoration fund$14,000
Mount Olivet Cemetery Assoc Inc
Hanover, PA
Road repair fund$10,000
Shining Stars Therapeutic Ministr
Gettysburg, PA
Capital campaign$6,000
Homewood Foundation
Williamsport, MD
Pc cultural arts & wellness center$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Hoffman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Hoffman Family Foundation give?

$33,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.

Who runs The Hoffman Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Andrew D Hoffman (President), William D Hoffman (Vice Preside), Michael D Hoffman (Secretary/Tr) and Barbara A Little (Director).

What does The Hoffman Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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