Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN
The Herbert W. Hoover Foundation PFDN is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. It supports solution-oriented projects in community, education, science, and the environment, and describes its approach as seeking cross-sector solutions that sustain the planet and support healthy populations.
Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN at a glance
In short: Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN gave $1.2M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $155K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,238,653
- +30.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $154,832
- +78.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $76,425
- Total assets
- $23,448,532
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (75% 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 Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN
- Invitation Only
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The foundation’s website directs applicants to submit an online LOI form. Its 2024 filing says to refer to the foundation’s website and complete and submit the LOI form. The filing states that funding requests are limited to organizations located in Stark County, Ohio; the website says applicants outside Stark County are by invitation only.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that LOIs are due the last business day of January, May, and September.
- Deadline
- The filing states that LOIs are due the last business day of January, May, and September.
- Contact
Application contact: Herbert Hoover Foundation
Mailing address: 4685 Lismore Ave, Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 818-1300
Website: https://www.hwhfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohio State University Foundation ($547K). Together the top 8 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 29 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website identifies Stark County, Ohio, and southeast Florida as the foundation’s primary geographic areas. It says applicants seeking funding outside Stark County are by invitation only. The 2024 filing states that the foundation is accepting requests only from organizations located in Stark County, Ohio.
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 19% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 5% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN gives
- Giving grew 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $505K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | General Operating | $547,000 |
| Stark County Educational Services Center North Canton, OH | General Operating | $243,650 |
| Pew Charitable Trust Washington, DC | General Operating | $195,000 |
| Malone University Canton, OH | General Operating | $84,850 |
| University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Miami, FL | General Operating | $68,000 |
| Kent State University Foundation Kent, OH | General Operating | $55,153 |
| The Ocean Foundation Washington, DC | General Operating | $35,000 |
| YMCA Washington, DC | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,448,532 | $5,615,213 | $2,094,194 | $1,238,653 | 8 | $1,756,572 | $5,343,698 | $1,341,403 |
| 2023 | $19,922,793 | $1,902,749 | $1,746,003 | $951,985 | 11 | $1,539,367 | $1,818,408 | $1,305,578 |
| 2022 | $19,712,056 | $581,810 | $1,671,943 | $1,050,171 | 1 | $1,444,352 | $460,422 | $1,348,863 |
| 2021 | $20,795,401 | $1,117,973 | $1,205,937 | $716,245 | 1 | $1,053,604 | $973,445 | $1,419,126 |
| 2020 | $20,920,541 | $408,278 | $828,909 | $504,750 | 8 | — | $279,078 | $1,269,841 |
| 2019 | $21,248,582 | $1,026,066 | $1,219,733 | $597,964 | 1 | — | $970,413 | $1,157,151 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says community, education, human health, economic vitality, and environmental balance are interconnected. Its four focus areas are community, science, education, and environment. Its website describes these as strengthening communities through collaboration, advancing research with meaningful impact, inspiring students through transformative learning, and connecting human health with land and water quality.
The 2024 grants show support for universities, educational organizations, and nonprofits. For example, the Ohio State University Foundation says it raises funds and manages endowments and planned gifts for the benefit of The Ohio State University. The Ocean Foundation describes its mission as improving global ocean health, climate resilience, and the blue economy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $1,238,653. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $547,000, with a median of $76,425. The largest awards included $547,000 to the Ohio State University Foundation, $243,650 to Stark County Educational Services Center, $195,000 to Pew Charitable Trust, and $84,850 to Malone University. All eight listed grants were designated for general operating purposes.
The foundation’s application guidance says applicants begin by submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) form online. LOIs may be submitted during January, May, or September; applicants are notified by email after each LOI period about whether they are invited to proceed. The website says applications must be complete and submitted online. It also says organizations may submit no more than one application per calendar year, and previous grantees must complete their grant and submit a final report before becoming eligible for further funding. The foundation generally does not fund for-profit initiatives, annual campaigns, capital campaigns, endowments, fundraisers, pass-through organizations, reimbursement requests, start-ups, projects exclusively serving religious purposes, political campaigns or lobbying, direct grants to individuals, or indirect costs and administrative overhead.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Lacy Hoover as board chair; Colton Hoover Chase as board vice-chairman; Dr. Jeff Congeni, Jacqueline DeGarmo, and Audrey Lavin as board members; and KeyBank N.A. as trustee.
Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN is led by Elizabeth Lacy Hoover, Board Chair on every filing since 2019; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Lacy Hoover
Board Chair
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keybank N A
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$141K (2024)
Audrey Lavin
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colton Hoover Chase
Board Vice Chairman
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Degarmo
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Congeni
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: KeyBank (2019–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $141K, to Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN
How much does Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN give each year?
Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN gave $1.2M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $952K across 11 grants.
What is Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN's typical grant size?
Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN's median grant in 2024 was $76,425, and its average grant was $154,832, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN give grants?
Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN gives mostly in Ohio: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN's largest grantees?
Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN's largest 2024 grantees include Ohio State University Foundation ($547,000), Stark County Educational Services Center ($243,650) and Pew Charitable Trust ($195,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN?
Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN reported $23.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN fund?
The foundation says community, education, human health, economic vitality, and environmental balance are interconnected. Its four focus areas are community, science, education, and environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN?
The foundation’s website directs applicants to submit an online LOI form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN's EIN?
Herbert W Hoover Foundation PFDN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6905388. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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