Hoffberger Foundation Inc
Hoffberger Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland, established in 1941 and tax-exempt since December 1942. The foundation is led by descendants of Charles and Sarah Hoffberger, Jewish immigrants who established themselves in Baltimore in the late 19th century. The foundation responds to unmet needs in the greater Baltimore community with a significant commitment to the Jewish community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.2M
+0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$995K
+3.9% YoY
Grant Count
43
-12.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+18.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to respond with available resources to unmet needs in the greater Baltimore, Maryland community, with a significant commitment to the Jewish community.
The foundation maintains the following strategic priorities:
Children's Mental Health and Trauma: Since 2021, the foundation has focused on funding children's mental health and trauma programs for families living in greater Baltimore, driven by a desire to help young people navigate violence within their communities.
Workforce Development and Economic Mobility: Since 2021, the foundation has focused on funding workforce development programs that support upward economic mobility for residents living in greater Baltimore, with particular emphasis on programs that include case management for participants.
Historically, eligible applications addressed one of the following areas:
- The academic and social success of Baltimore City middle school students
- The prescription medication needs of under-served individuals in the Baltimore, Maryland metropolitan area
- The needs of individuals in the Baltimore, Maryland metropolitan area with Alzheimer's or related dementias who are living at home
Grantmaking
The foundation works in partnership with a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and community partners to inform its grantmaking decisions.
Grant Range
s**: Typical awards range from $250 to $130,558.
Average Grant
amount and median grant amount available in their most recent IRS filings.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds in the greater Baltimore, Maryland metropolitan area. However, its grantmaking extends to multiple U.S. cities and states, including Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and other locations across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $20,166,494 (as of 2023-2024)
Annual Giving: $994,753 (2024)
Revenue: $514,066 (2023)
Expenses: $1,264,441 (2023)
Total Liabilities: $327,000 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,166,494 | $20,124,237 | $20,714,870 |
| Revenue | $1,554,070 | $514,066 | $1,106,987 |
| Expenses | $1,378,219 | $1,264,441 | $1,216,987 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,255,985 | $1,173,439 | $1,118,844 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,449,439 | $431,796 | $1,022,764 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,204,812 | $1,134,372 | $1,178,113 |
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
241 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
Helen Kim serves as the Executive Director of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HELLER ZAIMAN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| CORIE HOFFBERGER | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| HARRY HALPERT | SECRETARY | — | — |
| SCOTT KURSMAN | TREASURER | — | — |
| BEN FASS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DOUGLAS M HOFFBERGER | MEMBER | — | — |
| SAM HOFFBERGER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| HELEN KIM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $137,280 |
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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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