Hoffman Family Foundation
Hoffman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bucyrus, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $230K. Net investment income was $65K.
Hoffman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hoffman Family Foundation gave $230K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $46K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $230,000
- +148.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $46,000
- +347.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,272,197
- -11.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Missouri (91% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Hoffman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wayside Waifs Inc ($200K). Together the top 5 received $230K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 50 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hoffman Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+20%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 253% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2024) to $241K (2020). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayside Waifs Inc Kansas City, MO | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| University of Missouri Columbia, MO | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| War Horses for Veterans Inc Stilwell, KS | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Animalkind Inc Prairie Village, KS | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Heartland Therapeutic Riding Inc Stilwell, KS | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,272,197 | $83,785 | $252,924 | $230,000 | 5 | $234,205 | $65,066 | $92,438 |
| 2025 | $1,431,320 | $41,860 | $112,816 | $92,500 | 9 | $96,704 | $30,734 | $89,005 |
| 2024 | $1,483,254 | $93,599 | $95,979 | $74,500 | 12 | $79,085 | $30,109 | $81,737 |
| 2023 | $1,512,084 | $44,595 | $210,159 | $192,000 | 12 | $197,547 | $29,490 | $76,804 |
| 2022 | $1,677,648 | $123,413 | $241,232 | $172,000 | 12 | $175,581 | $42,793 | $90,732 |
| 2021 | $1,795,467 | $450,798 | $175,169 | $162,000 | 10 | — | $389,472 | $81,593 |
| 2020 | $1,519,838 | $201,385 | $253,788 | $241,000 | 12 | — | $130,763 | $86,590 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hoffman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $92K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hoffman Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Heather A. Bahora
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hoffman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Hoffman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Hoffman Family Foundation
How much does Hoffman Family Foundation give each year?
Hoffman Family Foundation gave $230K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $93K across 9 grants.
What is Hoffman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hoffman Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $46,000, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hoffman Family Foundation give grants?
Hoffman Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stilwell, KS (2 grants).
Does Hoffman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hoffman Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hoffman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hoffman Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Wayside Waifs Inc ($200,000), University of Missouri ($10,000) and War Horses for Veterans Inc ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Hoffman Family Foundation?
Hoffman Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $234K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Hoffman Family Foundation's EIN?
Hoffman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6827233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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