Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation
The Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Reading, Massachusetts. In 2024, it gave $62,000 in grants to 10 charitable organizations, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts.
Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation gave $62K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,000
- +24.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,200
- -87.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,264
- -96.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 75 Augustus Court Ste 4001, Reading, MA 01867
Phone: (978) 979-8471
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Center of the North Shore ($50K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to organizations in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $62K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of the North Shore Marblehead, MA | Donation | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service Waltham, MA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Reading Food Pantry Reading, MA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Citizens Inn Inc Peadbody, MA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Make-a-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island Boston, MA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Congregation Shirat Hayam Swampscott, MA | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Wish Project Lowell, MA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Stoneham Senior Center Stoneham, MA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Mission of Deeds Reading, MA | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,264 | $1,090 | $62,575 | $62,000 | 10 | $62,000 | $1,090 |
| 2023 | $64,827 | $67,533 | $50,500 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $3,096 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations addressing a range of needs, including Jewish community life and services, food insecurity, homelessness, and basic goods. For example, the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore describes its mission as supporting Jewish life, learning, and culture; Citizens Inn says it works to prevent and end hunger and homelessness; and Reading Food Pantry describes its work as operating a community food pantry and addressing hunger and nutrition.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $62,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest grants were $50,000 to the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore and $2,000 to Jewish Family & Children’s Service. Other grants included $1,500 each to Reading Food Pantry, Citizens Inn, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and $1,000 each to Congregation Shirat Hayam, The Wish Project, Stoneham Senior Center, and Mission of Deeds. The listed grant purposes were “donation.”
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mark Hoffman is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation is led by Mark Hoffman, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Hoffman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation
How much does Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation give each year?
Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation gave $62K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $6,200, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation give grants?
Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants) and Reading, MA (2 grants).
Does Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Center of the North Shore ($50,000), Jewish Family & Children's Service ($2,000) and Reading Food Pantry ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation?
Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1K.
What does Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations addressing a range of needs, including Jewish community life and services, food insecurity, homelessness, and basic goods. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation?
Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation's EIN?
Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7118978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Harry W Hoffman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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