Hofer Family Foundation
Hofer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including churches, Christian ministries, family-oriented organizations, and a Nebraska policy research institute.
Hofer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hofer Family Foundation gave $327K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Nebraska. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $327,120
- +38.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,979
- +35.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $144,241
- -31.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hofer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3645 Hidden Acres Lane, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
Phone: (402) 468-4367
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hofer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alliance Defending Freedom ($50K). Together the top 10 received $262K.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 175 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska (32%), Colorado (24%), Arizona (15%), Illinois (15%), and Florida (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hofer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 41 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 274% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $72K (2020) to $327K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $327K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Oaks International Wheaton, IL | General Donation | $50,000 |
| City Light Church Omaha, NE | General Donation | $42,000 |
| World Venture Littleton, CO | General Donation | $15,000 |
| Wycliffe Orlando, FL | General Donation | $15,000 |
| Assure Womens Center Omaha Omaha, NE | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Family Life Orlando, FL | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Family Alliance Lincoln, NE | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Salt Church Greeley Greeley, CO | General Donation | $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 | $144,241 | $260,723 | $327,130 | $327,120 | 41 | $327,120 | $723 | $8,512 |
| 2023 | $210,648 | $400,194 | $235,752 | $235,720 | 40 | $235,720 | $194 | $2,345 |
| 2022 | $46,206 | $300,011 | $290,695 | $289,750 | 38 | $289,750 | $11 | $1,141 |
| 2021 | $36,890 | $127,001 | $89,240 | $87,570 | 31 | $87,570 | $1 | $199 |
| 2020 | — | $50,000 | $71,659 | $71,570 | 25 | — | — | $742 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hofer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. The grantees’ own descriptions show the range of organizations supported: Alliance Defending Freedom says it advances religious freedom and engages in law, policy, and public debate; Open Door Mission describes its work providing shelter, meals, and support to people experiencing homelessness and poverty; and Platte Institute for Economic Research says it advances policies intended to remove barriers to economic growth and opportunity in Nebraska. Other 2024 recipients include churches and organizations whose stated work involves missions, evangelism, or youth ministry.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 41 grants totaling $327,120. Grants ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median of $2,500.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $50,000 each to Alliance Defending Freedom, Focus on the Family, and Oaks International; $42,000 to City Light Church; and $15,000 each to World Venture and Wycliffe. It also awarded $10,000 each to Assure Womens Center Omaha, Family Life, Nebraska Family Alliance, and Salt Church Greeley, and $5,000 each to Camp Rivercrest and Central Message Center. The listed grant purposes were “general donation.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Curtis L Hofer and Linda M Hofer as trustees.
Hofer Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Curtis L. Hofer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda M. Hofer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
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 Hofer Family Foundation
How much does Hofer Family Foundation give each year?
Hofer Family Foundation gave $327K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $236K across 40 grants.
What is Hofer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hofer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,979, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hofer Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Hofer Family Foundation give grants?
Hofer Family Foundation's top state is Nebraska, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (24%) and Arizona (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (14 grants), Orlando, FL (3 grants), Fort Calhoun, NE (3 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Hofer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hofer Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hofer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hofer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alliance Defending Freedom ($50,000), Focus on the Family ($50,000) and Oaks International ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hofer Family Foundation?
Hofer Family Foundation reported $144K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $327K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hofer Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hofer Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hofer Family Foundation's EIN?
Hofer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6901598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hofer 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hofer Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hofer-family-foundation-morg_442a6f482cb141dbaad1c6c51c80bccf
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