Hoffman Charitable Trust
Hoffman Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Dyer, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $454K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $23K.
Hoffman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Hoffman Charitable Trust gave $23K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $8K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $23,000
- +24.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $7,667
- +24.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $453,754
- +3.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Hoffman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Ridge United Church ($12K). Together the top 3 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hoffman Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−16%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 114% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $27K (2020). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge United Church Munster, IN | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Friends of Hospice Munster, IN | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Lagrange, IN | Charitable | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $453,754 | $45,008 | $32,544 | $23,000 | 3 | $23,000 | $20,152 |
| 2022 | $438,799 | $26,664 | $32,442 | $18,500 | 3 | $18,500 | $21,815 |
| 2021 | $444,577 | $20,703 | $41,570 | $26,500 | 4 | $26,500 | $23,345 |
| 2020 | $465,444 | $14,159 | $49,440 | $27,300 | 5 | — | $25,316 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hoffman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hoffman Charitable Trust is led by Joseph Hoffman, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Joseph Hoffman
President
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $5K (2023)
Brock Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Doris Kennedy (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $5K, to Joseph Hoffman (President).
Frequently asked questions about Hoffman Charitable Trust
How much does Hoffman Charitable Trust give each year?
Hoffman Charitable Trust gave $23K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $19K across 3 grants.
What is Hoffman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Hoffman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2023 was $8,500, and its average grant was $7,667, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hoffman Charitable Trust give grants?
Hoffman Charitable Trust gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Munster, IN (2 grants).
Does Hoffman Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Hoffman Charitable Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
How large is Hoffman Charitable Trust?
Hoffman Charitable Trust reported $454K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Hoffman Charitable Trust's EIN?
Hoffman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6624421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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