Hoerle Foundation Inc
Hoerle Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2024 filing, it reported 41 grants totaling $1,362,277, including substantial support for Kent School in Connecticut and the New York Philharmonic in New York.
Hoerle Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hoerle Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Connecticut. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,362,277
- +42.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,226
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $24,025,428
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (11 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (54% 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 Hoerle Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing names Robert F. Hoerle as the contact, specifies no particular application format or materials, and states that each recipient must be exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3). It states that no other restrictions or limitations are imposed on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert F Hoerle
Mailing address: 551 Fifth Ave 33Rd Floor, New York, NY 10176
Phone: (646) 701-6085
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hoerle Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kent School ($721K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 186 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Connecticut (54%) and New York (42%), with Massachusetts receiving 4%. The filing also lists shares for the District of Columbia and Tennessee as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hoerle Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 41 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% 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 $957K (2023) to $1.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kent School Kent, CT | Charitable | $721,000 |
| Philharmonic Symphony Society of New York Incnew York Philharmonic New York, NY | Charitable | $450,000 |
| Dancing Classrooms New York, NY | Charitable | $54,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust Inc Edgartown, MA | Charitable | $27,500 |
| The New York Historical New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church Larchmont, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Charitable | $10,500 |
| St James Church New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institutiion Falmouth, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Frick Collection New York, NY | Charitable | $8,862 |
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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 | $24,025,428 | $3,032,915 | $1,887,101 | $1,362,277 | 41 | $1,362,277 | $2,001,154 | $1,793,686 |
| 2023 | $23,295,140 | $3,883,830 | $1,432,017 | $956,716 | 37 | $956,716 | $1,786,437 | $1,587,670 |
| 2022 | $21,855,241 | $6,096,951 | $1,869,294 | $1,436,475 | 23 | $1,436,475 | $2,750,847 | $1,495,146 |
| 2021 | $19,839,704 | $3,664,506 | $1,962,851 | $1,567,734 | 39 | $1,567,734 | $2,537,648 | $1,654,987 |
| 2020 | $18,727,635 | $3,415,436 | $1,618,708 | $1,316,288 | 46 | — | $2,291,695 | $1,348,109 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hoerle Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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 does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a school, a symphony, a museum, churches, animal-care organizations, and conservation and historic-preservation organizations. These grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Kent School says it educates students to contribute to the common good; the Frick Collection operates an art museum and library program; and the Animal Medical Center provides animal care and advances veterinary medicine through research and education. The Edgartown Yacht Club Foundation describes its work as supporting the preservation of historically and architecturally significant club buildings.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $1,362,277. Grants ranged from $25 to $721,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards were $721,000 to Kent School and $450,000 to the Philharmonic Society of New York Inc. (New York Philharmonic). Other notable grants included $54,000 to Dancing Classrooms, $27,500 to Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust, and $20,000 to The New York Historical.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert F. Hoerle as president and director; Sheila A. Hoerle as vice president and director; Pierre J. Devegh as treasurer; Jeffrey A. Hoerle as CFO, secretary, and director; and William S. Hoerle and Alexander F. Hoerle as directors.
Hoerle Foundation Inc is led by Robert F. Hoerle, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert F. Hoerle
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander F. Hoerle
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Hoerle
CFO, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila A. Hoerle
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William S. Hoerle
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pierre J. Devegh
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 Hoerle Foundation Inc
How much does Hoerle Foundation Inc give each year?
Hoerle Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $957K across 37 grants.
What is Hoerle Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hoerle Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $33,226, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hoerle Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Hoerle Foundation Inc give grants?
Hoerle Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Edgartown, MA (7 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does Hoerle Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Hoerle Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (41 grants).
Who are Hoerle Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hoerle Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kent School ($721,000), Philharmonic Symphony Society of New York Incnew York Philharmonic ($450,000) and Dancing Classrooms ($54,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hoerle Foundation Inc?
Hoerle Foundation Inc reported $24.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (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 Hoerle Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a school, a symphony, a museum, churches, animal-care organizations, and conservation and historic-preservation organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hoerle Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Hoerle Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hoerle Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3419592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hoerle Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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