Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation
Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation at a glance
In short: Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,000
- -80.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -80.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,313
- -32.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas Childrens Hospital ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 733% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $30K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Childrens Hospital Houston, TX | Organization to ensure houston methodist has the support needed to achieve its vision for excellence in research, education and patient care. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,313 | — | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | — | $682 |
| 2024 | $15,313 | $25,000 | $26,000 | $26,000 | 1 | $26,000 | — | $789 |
| 2023 | $16,313 | $25,179 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $179 | $796 |
| 2022 | $16,134 | $49 | — | — | — | — | $49 | $804 |
| 2021 | $16,086 | $6 | $30,000 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $6 | $2,208 |
| 2020 | $46,080 | $25,051 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $51 | $2,267 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $682 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation is led by Arlene R. Hoffman, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arlene R. Hoffman
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Marshall Hoffman
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Block
Director, Ass.sec & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation
How much does Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation give each year?
Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
How large is Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation?
Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $682 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation operate?
Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation's EIN?
Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5991878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Arlene and Marshall Hoffman Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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