Buddy Hoffman Foundation
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Buddy Hoffman Foundation at a glance
In short: Buddy Hoffman Foundation gave $161K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,750
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,964
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,417
- Total assets
- $1,585,934
- +26.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Buddy Hoffman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grace Lake ($56K). Together the top 7 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 28 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2024) to $279K (2018). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Lake Eastonton, GA | Support for Fellowships/Leader Training | $56,250 |
| Grace Snellville Snellville, GA | Support for Fellowships/Leader Training | $25,833 |
| Local Church Franklin, TN | Support for Fellowships/Leader Training | $25,000 |
| Grace Marietta Inc Marietta, GA | Support for Fellowships/Leader Training | $20,417 |
| Marketplace Integration & Development Corp dba Engaging Worlds Fairfield, TX | Bible Translation | $12,000 |
| Grace Monroe Fairfield, TX | Support for Fellowships/Leader Training | $10,833 |
| Grace New Hope Inc Lawrenceville, GA | Support for Fellowships/Leader Training | $10,417 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,585,934 | $840,558 | $727,744 | $160,750 | 7 | $65,672 |
| 2023 | $1,250,931 | $627,550 | $735,638 | $195,300 | 9 | $61,998 |
| 2022 | $1,267,211 | $844,994 | $848,666 | $221,883 | 10 | $60,854 |
| 2018 | $1,474,887 | $1,575,320 | $401,431 | $279,488 | 2 | $56,327 |
About Buddy Hoffman Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Buddy Hoffman Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Snellville, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $161K. Net investment income was $66K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Buddy Hoffman Foundation is led by Danny Spinks, CEO, President & Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2018); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danny Spinks
CEO, President & Chairman
CEO & Chairman of the Board → CEO, President & Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Kindig
Board Member & Executive Director
Interim Executive Director & Board Member → Board Member & Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $55K (2024)
Ben Hardman
Board Member & Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rus Mazza
Secretary of the Board
Secretary of the Board → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Secretary of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Heffner
CFO & Treasurer of the Board
CFO & Treasurer of the Board → CFO & Treasurer, 2022
CFO & Treasurer → CFO & Treasurer of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Christopher
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody Hoffman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Matt Reynolds (2018–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Chuck Scott (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $55K, to Scott Kindig (Board Member / Executive Director (Part Year)).
Frequently asked questions about Buddy Hoffman Foundation
How much does Buddy Hoffman Foundation give each year?
Buddy Hoffman Foundation gave $161K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $195K across 9 grants.
What is Buddy Hoffman Foundation's typical grant size?
Buddy Hoffman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,417, and its average grant was $22,964, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Buddy Hoffman Foundation give grants?
Buddy Hoffman Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (16%) and Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfield, TX (2 grants).
Does Buddy Hoffman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Buddy Hoffman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Fellowships/Leader Training" (6 grants).
Who are Buddy Hoffman Foundation's largest grantees?
Buddy Hoffman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Grace Lake ($56,250), Grace Snellville ($25,833) and Local Church ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Buddy Hoffman Foundation?
Buddy Hoffman Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $841K.
What is Buddy Hoffman Foundation?
Buddy Hoffman Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Snellville, GA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Buddy Hoffman Foundation's EIN?
Buddy Hoffman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2870278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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