Hoff Foundation
Hoff Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a church, educational institutions, a hospital foundation, and other organizations.
Hoff Foundation at a glance
In short: Hoff Foundation gave $36K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,600
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $459,914
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hoff Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 226 North 96Th Street, Omaha, NE 68114-3824
Phone: (402) 393-3396
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hoff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lutheran Church of the Master ($20K). Together the top 9 received $35K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 6% to Iowa, and 3% to Florida. Listed recipients included organizations in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska; Grinnell and Ames, Iowa; and Sanibel, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hoff Foundation gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $36K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Church of the Master Omaha, NE | Annual Stewardship | $20,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | Scholarship Funds | $7,000 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation Omaha, NE | General Use | $2,000 |
| Assistance League of Omaha Omaha, NE | General Use | $1,000 |
| Central High School Foundation Omaha, NE | General Use | $1,000 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society Sanibel, FL | General Use | $1,000 |
| Douglas County Historical Society Omaha, NE | General Use | $1,000 |
| Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | Educational Scholarships | $1,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Public Media Foundation Lincoln, NE | General Use | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $459,914 | $56,109 | $37,175 | $36,000 | 10 | $36,000 | $56,109 | $28,382 |
| 2024 | $435,283 | $69,664 | $30,231 | $30,000 | 9 | $30,000 | $84,498 | $25,582 |
| 2023 | $380,188 | $6,958 | $30,252 | $30,000 | 11 | $30,000 | $16,612 | $20,900 |
| 2022 | $400,576 | $18,703 | $27,549 | $26,500 | 11 | $26,500 | $18,103 | $20,340 |
| 2021 | $414,930 | $76,088 | $27,054 | $26,500 | 7 | $26,500 | $75,488 | $24,737 |
| 2020 | $366,496 | $40,354 | $22,670 | $22,000 | 7 | — | $39,854 | $19,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hoff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for stewardship, scholarships, and general use. The University of Nebraska Foundation describes its mission as growing relationships and resources to enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. The Douglas County Historical Society says it works to preserve and enliven historical insight in Douglas County, Nebraska. The Ding Darling Wildlife Society describes providing financial support to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Nebraska Public Media Foundation describes supporting public media in Nebraska.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $36,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000.
Notable grants included $20,000 to Lutheran Church of the Master for annual stewardship and $7,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation for scholarship funds. Other grants included $2,000 to Methodist Hospital Foundation for general use and $1,000 each to Assistance League of Omaha, Central High School Foundation, Ding Darling Wildlife Society, Douglas County Historical Society, Grinnell College, Iowa State University Foundation, and Nebraska Public Media Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harold E Hoff, Pamela A Hoff, and Gregory A Hoff as trustees.
Hoff Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory A. Hoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold E. Hoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela A. Hoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hoff Foundation
How much does Hoff Foundation give each year?
Hoff Foundation gave $36K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 9 grants.
What is Hoff Foundation's typical grant size?
Hoff Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,600, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hoff Foundation give grants?
Hoff Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (5 grants) and Lincoln, NE (2 grants).
Does Hoff Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Hoff Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hoff Foundation's largest grantees?
Hoff Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lutheran Church of the Master ($20,000), University of Nebraska Foundation ($7,000) and Methodist Hospital Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hoff Foundation?
Hoff Foundation reported $460K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hoff Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for stewardship, scholarships, and general use. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hoff Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Hoff Foundation's EIN?
Hoff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0772783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Hoff 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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