Hoag Family Foundation
The Hoag Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Atherton, California. Its 2024 filing reports 32 grants totaling $1,364,588. The foundation’s website describes its philanthropy as focused primarily on California residents and identifies healthcare, social services, and youth-oriented organizations as funding areas.
Key facts about Hoag Family Foundation
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.
- EIN
- 94-3383126
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,364,588
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- Average grant
- $42,643
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (9 of 30, 2024)
- Total assets
- $37,009,708
- Primary geography
- California (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Deadlines for completed applications are provided to organizations invited to apply.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.0M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-28.1% YoY
Grant Count
32
+18.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
-39.3% YoY
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.
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its commitment as improving social conditions, promoting human welfare, and alleviating pain and suffering. It says the foundation currently focuses on safety-net issues and basic needs, and primarily funds healthcare programs, social service programs, and youth-oriented organizations.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span different areas. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley says it works toward a hunger-free community by providing more food, healthy food, and better access to food. BPS Foundation describes itself as supporting health- and athletics-focused public charities by engaging athletes in community service. Tipping Point Community says it builds community to advance promising poverty-fighting solutions. These are examples of grantees’ missions, not stated foundation priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $1,364,588. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $225,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed grants included $225,000 and $100,000 to BPS Foundation, $150,000 to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and $100,000 each to Northwestern University, Spirit of America, Part the Cloud, and the University of Michigan. The listed grant purposes were in support of general operations.
Review Cycle
Deadlines for completed applications are provided to organizations invited to apply.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it directs its philanthropy to diverse communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and primarily benefits California residents. Its 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (34%), Nevada (24%), Massachusetts (9%), Illinois (8%), and Virginia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 32 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
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.
Grant Insights
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%).
Giving History
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 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,009,708 | $3,540,015 | $1,890,227 | $1,364,588 | 32 |
| 2023 | $35,216,181 | $3,128,027 | $2,389,060 | $1,897,460 | 27 |
| 2022 | $34,477,214 | $2,524,878 | $2,328,302 | $1,850,000 | 30 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,009,708 | $35,216,181 | $34,477,214 |
| Revenue | $3,540,015 | $3,128,027 | $2,524,878 |
| Expenses | $1,890,227 | $2,389,060 | $2,328,302 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,516,019 | $2,040,060 | $1,961,231 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,070,222 | $4,325,883 | $338,591 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,091,456 | $1,794,918 | $1,803,922 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jay Hoag as president and Michaela Hoag as secretary/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.
Contact
Mailing address: 221 Park Lane, Atherton, CA 94027
Phone: (650) 313-2002
Website: https://georgehoagfamilyfoundation.org
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).
What does Hoag Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its commitment as improving social conditions, promoting human welfare, and alleviating pain and suffering. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hoag Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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