Hoag Family Foundation
The Hoag Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Atherton, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations; the foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Hoag Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hoag Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), top state California. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,364,588
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,643
- -39.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $37,009,708
- +5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (9 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hoag Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 221 Park Lane, Atherton, CA 94027
Phone: (650) 313-2002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hoag Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BPS Foundation ($325K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 178 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in California and its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California 34%, Nevada 24%, Massachusetts 9%, Illinois 8%, and Virginia 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hoag Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 30 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $56K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2024) to $2.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BPS Foundation Las Vegas, NV | In Support of General Operations | $225,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | In Support of General Operations | $150,000 |
| BPS Foundation Las Vegas, NV | In Support of General Operations | $100,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | In Support of General Operations | $100,000 |
| Spirit of America Arlington, VA | In Support of General Operations | $100,000 |
| Part the Cloud San Jose, CA | In Support of General Operations | $100,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | In Support of General Operations | $100,000 |
| Camp Harbor View Boston, MA | In Support of General Operations | $52,000 |
| Tipping Point Community San Francisco, CA | In Support of General Operations | $50,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Bay Area Palo Alto, CA | In Support of General Operations | $50,000 |
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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 | $37,009,708 | $3,540,015 | $1,890,227 | $1,364,588 | 32 | $1,516,019 | $1,070,222 | $2,091,456 |
| 2023 | $35,216,181 | $3,128,027 | $2,389,060 | $1,897,460 | 27 | $2,040,060 | $4,325,883 | $1,794,918 |
| 2022 | $34,477,214 | $2,524,878 | $2,328,302 | $1,850,000 | 30 | $1,961,231 | $338,591 | $1,803,922 |
| 2021 | $34,280,677 | $5,270,303 | $2,047,633 | $1,576,280 | 50 | $1,682,086 | $4,471,921 | $1,878,232 |
| 2020 | $31,057,968 | $3,548,245 | $2,757,243 | $2,276,500 | 39 | — | $2,998,316 | $1,682,474 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hoag Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as food access, athletics and health, higher education, youth programs, and journalism. For example, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley describes its mission as providing more food, healthy food, and better access to food to help realize a hunger-free community. BPS Foundation describes its work as supporting health- and athletics-focused public charities by engaging athletes to serve those charities. The American Independent Foundation says it fosters strong, independent journalism to increase public awareness of progressive issues.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $1,364,588. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $225,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Listed grant purposes included support for general operations.
Among the largest reported grants were $225,000 and $100,000 to BPS Foundation; $150,000 to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley; $100,000 each to Northwestern University, Spirit of America, Part the Cloud, and the University of Michigan; and $52,000 to Camp Harbor View. Other listed grants included $50,000 each to Tipping Point Community, Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area, the American Independent Foundation, and Camp Harbor View.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jay Hoag as president and Michaela Hoag as secretary and treasurer.
Hoag Family Foundation is led by Jay Hoag, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jay Hoag
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michaela Hoag
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hoag Family Foundation
How much does Hoag Family Foundation give each year?
Hoag Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 27 grants.
What is Hoag Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hoag Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $42,643, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hoag Family Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Hoag Family Foundation give grants?
Hoag Family Foundation's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (24%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (4 grants), Palo Alto, CA (4 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants) and Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does Hoag Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hoag Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hoag Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hoag Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include BPS Foundation ($325,000 across 2 grants), Second Harvest of Silicon Valley ($150,000) and Camp Harbor View ($102,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hoag Family Foundation?
Hoag Family Foundation reported $37.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Hoag Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as food access, athletics and health, higher education, youth programs, and journalism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hoag Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hoag Family Foundation's EIN?
Hoag Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3383126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hoag 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Hoag Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Hoag Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hoag-family-foundation-morg_0d5f370b4522463c8ab283ed219c8e7c
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