Hoffman Family Foundation
The Hoffman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 1986. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on grantmaking to nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$485K
-14.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$277K
-31.4% YoY
Grant Count
22
-26.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-6.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations in education, human services, philanthropy, and voluntarism. Primary funding areas include:
- General operating support
- Community outreach and social services
- Youth education and scholarship support
- Camp support (Camp Takodah)
- Recovery and wellness programs
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$1,000 to $109,000
Average Grant
amount varies by program type ($8,371 for general grants, $20,000 for operating support, $41,000 for general operating support)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Year (2024):
- Total assets: $484,830
- Total revenues: $212,716
- Total expenses: $296,486
- Total giving: $277,000
Previous Year (2023):
- Total assets: $568,600
- Total revenues: $195,582
- Total expenses: $421,272
- Total giving: $408,147
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $484,830 | $568,600 | $794,290 |
| Revenue | $212,716 | $195,582 | $282,342 |
| Expenses | $296,486 | $421,272 | $534,720 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $281,381 | $408,147 | $512,835 |
| Net Investment Income | $199,579 | $181,170 | $267,343 |
| Distributable Amount | $74,162 | $73,576 | $89,572 |
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
192 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
- John E Hoffman Jr., Trustee (3 hours/week)
- Gilbert M Roddy Jr., Trustee (3 hours/week, $4,067 compensation)
- Amory Loring Logan, Trustee (3 hours/week, $4,067 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN E HOFFMAN JR | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| GILBERT M RODDY JR | TRUSTEE | 3 | $4,118 |
| AMORY LORING LOGAN | TRUSTEE | 3 | $4,118 |
Contact Information
Address: LWC 230 Congress Street, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 523-6531
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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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