The Hoak Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hoak Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$12.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 71 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 63 | $12.5 million |
How to apply
The Hoak 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Hoak Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Texas | 28 | $155,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $26,000 |
| Virginia | 7 | $23,500 |
| California | 13 | $17,220 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | Alumni fund and yale golf association | $1.0 million |
| St Mark's School of Texas | Athletic complex and annual fund | $51,500 |
| Hockaday School | Athletic and wellness project | $40,000 |
| The Madeleine Choir School | General fund | $26,000 |
| Hockaday School | General fund | $12,500 |
| Collegiate School | General fund | $11,000 |
| Lamplighter School | General fund | $11,000 |
| Montana State University Alumni Foundation | Dean of students excellence | $10,000 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | Hp stewardship, the grove | $5,400 |
| Aspire | General fund | $5,000 |
| Montage Health Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Valentine | The valentine moment campaign and annual giving fund | $5,000 |
| Watson Youth Gold Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association | General fund | $4,500 |
| Sheltering Arms Foundation | General fund | $2,500 |
| Wake Forest University | General fund | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Richmond | General fund | $2,500 |
| Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation | Scholarship programs | $2,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General fund | $2,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | General fund | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army of North Texas | General fund | $2,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | General fund | $2,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Cox school of business and general fund | $2,000 |
| SPCA of Texas | General fund | $2,000 |
| Tulane University | General fund | $2,000 |
| Pebble Beach Company Foundation | General fund | $1,470 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas | General fund | $1,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation | Pediatric mental health innovation center | $1,000 |
| Church in the Forest | General fund | $1,000 |
| Community Partners of Dallas | General fund | $1,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum Center for Education and Tolerance | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| International Myeloma Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| Masters Tournament Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General fund | $1,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | General fund | $1,000 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Naval Postgraduate School Foundation | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| North Hawaii Community Hospital | Providing superior patient care and general fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Hoak
- Nancy J Hoak
- Kathleen Hoak Power
- Kelly Slayton
Questions people ask
Does The Hoak Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hoak Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Hoak Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James M Hoak (President/Trustee), Nancy J Hoak (Vice President/Trustee), Kathleen Hoak Power (Vice President/Trustee) and Kelly Slayton (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Hoak Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.