Melvin & Lois Hoiness Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Melvin & Lois Hoiness Foundation is a private foundation in Spokane, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $168,200 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,700. 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$168,200
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,700
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $126,750 the year before.
5% 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 | $133,000 | 21 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $126,750 | 23 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $168,200 | 22 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Melvin & Lois Hoiness 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 Melvin & Lois Hoiness Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 9 | $87,500 |
| Washington | 10 | $65,700 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane Hope | Philanthropic purposes | $20,700 |
| Education Foundation for Billings Public School | Philanthropic purposes | $20,000 |
| 2nd Harvest Food Bank | Philanthropic purposes | $15,000 |
| Christikon | Philanthropic purposes | $15,000 |
| Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch | Philanthropic purposes | $15,000 |
| American Lutheran Church | Philanthropic purposes | $10,000 |
| Billings YMCA | Philanthropic purposes | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Philanthropic purposes | $10,000 |
| St John's Lutheran Ministries | Philanthropic purposes | $7,500 |
| Az Helping Hands | Philanthropic purposes | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Yellowstone County | Philanthropic purposes | $5,000 |
| Spokane Guild's School & Neuromuscular Center | Philanthropic purposes | $5,000 |
| St Judes | Philanthropic purposes | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen | Philanthropic purposes | $5,000 |
| Teen Closet | Philanthropic purposes | $5,000 |
| United Way of Yellowstone County Endowment Fund | Philanthropic purposes | $2,500 |
| Chase Hawks Memorial Assn | Philanthropic purposes | $2,500 |
| Hospice of Spokane | Philanthropic purposes | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Philanthropic purposes | $2,000 |
| Itron Employee Emergency Foundation (Ieee) | Philanthropic purposes | $2,000 |
| Blessings and Beyond | Philanthropic purposes | $2,000 |
| Cancer Can't | Philanthropic purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chris Hoiness
- Steve Hoiness
Questions people ask
Does Melvin & Lois Hoiness Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melvin & Lois Hoiness Foundation give?
$168,200 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Melvin & Lois Hoiness Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Chris Hoiness (Director) and Steve Hoiness (Director).
What does Melvin & Lois Hoiness Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.