Hoefer Family Foundation
The Hoefer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Burlingame, California, established in May 1958. The foundation operates as an independent trust with a focus on arts, education, and community development initiatives, primarily serving the Bay Area and select regions across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$362K
-2.3% YoY
Grant Count
40
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+7.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary program involves acquiring a collection of artwork by painters using the plein air approach who painted California scenes from approximately the post-gold rush era to 1940. When a sufficient collection has been assembled, the foundation intends to exhibit these paintings as a standalone collection in public art museums and libraries to educate the general public about this painting tradition.
Beyond its art acquisition program, the foundation supports educational institutions, arts and culture organizations, and community development groups. Past grantees indicate support for K-12 and higher education, as well as cultural institutions.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not maintain a public website and keeps a low public profile. It appears to support primarily pre-selected organizations, making it challenging for new applicants to gain consideration. The foundation does not provide clear public guidance on its grantmaking priorities or application procedures.
Grant Range
$100–$82,000
Average Grant
$8,200–$34,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, with particular emphasis on the Bay Area. Grantmaking also extends to select organizations in Oregon and Texas. Past grantees include institutions in San Francisco, the greater Bay Area, and other California locations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $4,256,282–$4,401,982
- Total revenues: $244,100–$295,728
- Total expenses: $379,834–$391,095
- Number of employees: 0
The foundation maintains substantial financial capacity relative to its peer organizations, ranking in the top 4% of nonprofits nationally by assets.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Alan Hoefer — President & Director
- Craig Hoefer — Director
- Kurt Hoefer — Treasurer & Director
- Gladys Hoefer — Director
- Alan Hoefer Jr. — Director
- Melanie Hoefer — Director
All key personnel serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN HOEFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRAIG HOEFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KURT HOEFER | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GLADYS HOEFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALAN HOEFER JR | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MELANIE HOEFER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Hoefer Family Foundation sponsored a new Fine Arts Room at Burlingame Community College, demonstrating ongoing commitment to arts education in its local community.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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