George D Hott Foundation
The George D Hott Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. It made 17 grants totaling $185,000 in 2025 to organizations in several states, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in West Virginia.
George D Hott Foundation at a glance
In short: George D Hott Foundation gave $185K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in West Virginia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $185,000
- -14.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,882
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,978,790
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George D Hott Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to see the attached application for the form and materials, and to see that application for award restrictions. It lists the contact as GEORGE HOTT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists October 1. This is a past application cycle, not a current deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: George Hott Memorial Foundation
Mailing address: 900 Lee St, Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 348-4582
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George D Hott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army ($23K). Together the top 10 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia (64%), Virginia (12%), Texas (12%), Michigan (11%), and Maine (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George D Hott Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2021) to $216K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $22,500 |
| Christian Help Inc Morgantown, WV | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Shack Neighborhood House Inc Morgantown, MI | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Community Kitchen Inc Morgantown, WV | General Operating | $18,000 |
| St Ursula Food Pantry Pursglove, WV | General Operating | $16,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Irving, TX | General Operating | $15,000 |
| WVU Foundation Morgantown, WV | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Visiting Homemaker Service of Monongalia Morgantown, WV | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center Morgantown, WV | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels Morgantown, WV | General Operating | $8,500 |
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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 | $2,978,790 | $264,139 | $240,070 | $185,000 | 17 | $204,320 | $244,943 | $191,296 |
| 2024 | $2,954,571 | $686,384 | $253,769 | $215,707 | 21 | $234,027 | $668,245 | $170,279 |
| 2023 | $2,521,607 | $163,847 | $176,758 | $144,103 | 21 | $160,758 | $145,709 | $151,656 |
| 2022 | $2,534,920 | $188,714 | $202,468 | $156,500 | 19 | $173,845 | $171,873 | $157,212 |
| 2021 | $2,519,999 | $509,919 | $162,523 | $127,000 | 19 | $145,083 | $491,060 | $173,112 |
| 2020 | $2,202,054 | $106,695 | $196,498 | $164,875 | 23 | — | $86,843 | $148,672 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George D Hott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $191K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing food assistance, child advocacy, youth programs, and community services. For example, Christian Help Inc describes its mission as receiving and administering funds for public welfare; Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center says it advocates for children who have experienced abuse or other adverse childhood experiences; and Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels describes providing reduced-price meal delivery to elderly and sick people in its area.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $185,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $22,500, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed awards included $22,500 to The Salvation Army in Alexandria, Virginia; $20,000 to Christian Help Inc in Morgantown, West Virginia; $20,000 to Shack Neighborhood House; and $18,000 to Community Kitchen Inc in Morgantown, West Virginia. The filing lists general operating as the purpose for these grants.
Other 2025 awards included $15,000 to Boy Scouts of America, $12,000 to WVU Foundation, $10,000 each to Visiting Homemaker Service of Monongalia and Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center, $8,500 to Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels, $7,500 to Scott’s Run Settlement House, and $7,000 to CASA for Kids.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank as trustee.
George D Hott Foundation's only listed officer is Huntington National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$29K (2020) → $36K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George D Hott Foundation
How much does George D Hott Foundation give each year?
George D Hott Foundation gave $185K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $216K across 21 grants.
What is George D Hott Foundation's typical grant size?
George D Hott Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,882, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George D Hott Foundation give grants?
George D Hott Foundation gives mostly in West Virginia: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (12%) and Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morgantown, WV (9 grants).
Does George D Hott Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George D Hott Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George D Hott Foundation's largest grantees?
George D Hott Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Salvation Army ($22,500), Christian Help Inc ($20,000) and Shack Neighborhood House Inc ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George D Hott Foundation?
George D Hott Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $204K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $191K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George D Hott Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing food assistance, child advocacy, youth programs, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George D Hott Foundation?
The 2024 filing says to see the attached application for the form and materials, and to see that application for award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George D Hott Foundation's EIN?
George D Hott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-6085230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). George D Hott Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-d-hott-foundation-morg_37d7e72dd86f48a78df51972938e7675
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