Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc

EAST HARTFORD, CT EIN: 06-1546659

Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in EAST HARTFORD, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $252K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 26 grants totaling $289K. Net investment income was $2K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$252K

+86.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$289K

-28.6% YoY

Grant Count

-7.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-23.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Connecticut $976K (99%)

Virginia $5K (1%)

Ohio $3K (0%)

States

Connecticut Ohio Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaAvonBloomfieldBridgeportCantonCheshireCincinnatiEast HavenFarmingtonGlastonburyHamdenHartfordMiddletownNew BritainNewingtonRocky HillUnionvilleWallingfordWaterburyWest Hartford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$251,584	$134,711	$154,712
Revenue	$441,477	$486,156	$358,711
Expenses	$324,604	$506,456	$428,608
Qualifying Distributions	$318,554	$505,761	$427,946
Net Investment Income	$1,728	—	—
Distributable Amount	$7,352	$9,952	$6,809

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

91 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hartford Healthcare ($60,000), Connecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation Inc ($50,000), Riverfront Recapture Inc ($34,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ADL CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT, CT	2024 ADL CONNECTICUT CAMPAIGN EVENT	$10,000
AURORA WOMEN & GIRLS FOUNDATION INC WEST HARTFORD, CT	GALVANIZES RESOURCES TO INCREASE ECONOMIC SECURITY, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, AND LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN THE GREATER HARTFORD REGION	$1,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF HARTFORD HARTFORD, CT	2023 GREAT FUTURES CELEBRATION AS A VISIONARY SPONSOR	$5,000
BUSHNELL CENTER FOR THE PEFORMING ARTS HARTFORD, CT	THE BUSHNELL'S ANNUAL FUND AS AN ENCORE CIRCLE LEVEL MEMBER	$5,000
CAMP COURANT INCORPORATED HARTFORD, CT	2023 BUDDY BASH EVENT SPONSORSHIP	$5,000
COMMUNITY RENEWAL TEAM INC HARTFORD, CT	$11,000 FOR HOLIDAY BASKETS AND $1,000 FOR THE GENERAL FUND	$12,000
CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC HARTFORD, CT	BURTON & PHYLLIS HOFFMAN FAMILY ENDOWED CHAIR IN ADOLESCENT HEALTH PLEDGE	$50,000
CHERISH THE CHILDREN FOUNDATION GLASTONBURY, CT	TO PROVIDE A RESPONSIVE AND DIRECT RESOURCE TO CHILDREN IN NEED	$4,000
CONNECTICUT SCIENCE CENTER HARTFORD, CT	2024 CONNECTICUT SCIENCE CENTER GALA: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE STEM KIND - DEVIL'S TOWER SPONSORSHIP	$10,000
FAVARH - THE ARC OF THE FARMINGTON VALLEY INC CANTON, CT	TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND EXPERIENCE GROWTH	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PHYLLIS W HOFFMAN	CHAIRMAN OF BOARD/DIRECTOR	1	—
JEFFREY S HOFFMAN	CO-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	1	—
TODD W HOFFMAN	CO-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	1	—
I BRADLEY HOFFMAN	CO-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	1	—
PHYLLIS B KEYES	SECRETARY	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc?

Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in EAST HARTFORD, CT. It holds $252K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc holds $252K in total assets with $441K in annual revenue. It awarded 26 grants totaling $289K in 2024.

Where does Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc operate?

Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, Ohio, Virginia.

What size grants does Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc awarded 26 grants totaling $289K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc's EIN?

Burton & Phyllis Hoffman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1546659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.