Bob Hoffman Foundation
The Bob Hoffman Foundation is a private foundation based in York, Pennsylvania. Its 2023 filing reports 18 grants totaling $2,069,591, all to recipients in Pennsylvania. The foundation’s 2022 return is marked final, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; the application information on that return should not be treated as current.
Bob Hoffman Foundation at a glance
In short: Bob Hoffman Foundation gave $2.1M across 18 grants in 2023 (avg $115K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 22% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,069,591
- +1513.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 18
- -18.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $114,977
- +1872.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bob Hoffman Foundation
- How to Apply
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The final return listed electronic or mail submission of forms and materials; this information is not current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- The final return stated “NO”; this is not a current deadline.
- Deadline
- The final return stated “NO”; this is not a current deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Bob Hoffman Foundation
Mailing address: C/O David Fortney 3111 Farmtrail, Road, York, PA 17406
Phone: (717) 852-9143
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bob Hoffman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was York County Community Foundation ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 78 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. Listed recipients were primarily in York County, with grants also going to organizations in Lancaster County and Easton.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bob Hoffman Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $488K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1159% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2021) to $2.1M (2023). In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| York County Community Foundation York, PA | Liquidation Donation | $1,936,255 |
| Penn State York York, PA | Capital Campaign Support for Soccer Field | $30,000 |
| Lincolnway Sportcenter York, PA | Annual Funding Support | $22,116 |
| Leg up Farm Inc Mt Wolf, PA | Capital Campaign Support | $15,000 |
| Bench Mark Program Lancaster, PA | Funding for Fitness/Weightlifting Equipment | $10,000 |
| Central York High School York, PA | Refurbish Weighlifting Equipment | $10,000 |
| York County History Center York, PA | Capital Campaign Support for STEAM Plant Project | $10,000 |
| Young Women Christian Association York, PA | Funding for Aquatics Program | $6,220 |
| Junior Achievment of South Central PA Inc York, PA | Annual Funding Support | $5,000 |
| Lancaster Science Factory Lancaster, PA | Funding for Magnetic Wall Exhibit | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 return is marked as the foundation’s final return. Assets were not provided for 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $235,288 | $2,102,741 | $2,069,591 | 18 | $2,078,747 | $214,272 | $55,329 |
| 2022 | $1,868,408 | $139,556 | $159,841 | $128,251 | 22 | $135,775 | $115,490 | $111,173 |
| 2021 | $1,888,693 | $73,620 | $124,926 | $97,500 | 17 | — | $52,786 | $99,185 |
| 2020 | $1,939,999 | $115,748 | $193,113 | $164,340 | 21 | — | $93,859 | $97,122 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bob Hoffman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
An earlier profile describes the foundation’s mission as promoting public health and physical fitness through education, nutrition, exercise, and athletic competition. Its 2023 grants included support for a soccer field, fitness and weightlifting equipment, an aquatics program, and a magnetic-wall exhibit.
The grantees’ own descriptions show the range of organizations supported. The York County Community Foundation says it works to create a vibrant York County through donor engagement, community leadership, and investment in high-impact initiatives. Leg Up Farm describes providing therapy, mental health, nutrition, equine-assisted, and recreational services to children and adults with unique challenges. The Bench Mark Program says its mission is to provide multi-year positive mentorship to high-risk youth.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $2,069,591. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,936,255, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant, $1,936,255, went to the York County Community Foundation and was designated a “liquidation donation.” Other notable grants included $30,000 to Penn State York for capital campaign support for a soccer field, $22,116 to Lincolnway Sportcenter for annual funding support, and $15,000 to Leg Up Farm for capital campaign support.
The 2022 filing stated that giving was not restricted to preselected organizations. It listed electronic or mail submission of forms and materials, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. Because that return is marked final, these instructions are not presented as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Ed Motter, David J. Fortney, and George E. MacDonald, Esq., as directors.
Bob Hoffman Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David J. Fortney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $3K (2023)
George E. Macdonald Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $6K (2023)
Ed Motter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $6K, to George E Macdonald ESQ (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bob Hoffman Foundation
How much does Bob Hoffman Foundation give each year?
Bob Hoffman Foundation gave $2.1M across 18 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $128K across 22 grants.
What is Bob Hoffman Foundation's typical grant size?
Bob Hoffman Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $114,977, across 18 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bob Hoffman Foundation that year got $488K on average.
Where does Bob Hoffman Foundation give grants?
Bob Hoffman Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were York, PA (14 grants) and Lancaster, PA (2 grants).
Does Bob Hoffman Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Bob Hoffman Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Funding Support" (4 grants).
Who are Bob Hoffman Foundation's largest grantees?
Bob Hoffman Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include York County Community Foundation ($1,936,255), Penn State York ($30,000) and Lincolnway Sportcenter ($22,116), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Bob Hoffman Foundation fund?
An earlier profile describes the foundation’s mission as promoting public health and physical fitness through education, nutrition, exercise, and athletic competition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bob Hoffman Foundation?
The final return listed electronic or mail submission of forms and materials; this information is not current application guidance. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Bob Hoffman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Bob Hoffman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bob Hoffman Foundation's EIN?
Bob Hoffman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6298674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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