Hoke Maroon Foundation
Hoke Maroon Foundation is a private foundation based in Winter Park, Florida. In 2024, it made 29 grants totaling $129,100 to charitable organizations.
Hoke Maroon Foundation at a glance
In short: Hoke Maroon Foundation gave $129K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,100
- +298.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +314.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,452
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,146,994
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hoke Maroon Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact William S Maroon. Requests must explain the purpose or need for the grant, come from a 501(c)(3) organization, and include the name of a contact person. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: William S Maroon
Mailing address: 1400 W Fairbanks Avenue Suite 102, Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 774-7083
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hoke Maroon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University Athletic Association ($18K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to Florida recipients (81%), followed by recipients in Georgia (10%), Tennessee (8%), and Kentucky (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hoke Maroon Foundation gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 156% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $129K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Athletic Association Gainesville, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $17,600 |
| Angies Kitchen Alpharetta, GA | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Orlando, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Church Winter Park, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Support Our Scholars Winter Park, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $5,500 |
| Goodwill Industries of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Morningstar Charities Orlando, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| National Ms Society Maitland, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Diocese of Orlando Orlando, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,146,994 | $84,745 | $144,655 | $129,100 | 29 | $129,100 | $69,690 | $82,642 |
| 2023 | $1,205,780 | $64,289 | $44,842 | $32,400 | 7 | $32,400 | $51,847 | $72,006 |
| 2022 | $1,186,280 | $74,455 | $113,676 | $96,400 | 28 | $96,400 | $57,179 | $73,711 |
| 2021 | $1,225,501 | $159,630 | $88,369 | $75,400 | 23 | $75,400 | $147,003 | $89,064 |
| 2020 | $1,154,240 | $108,224 | $87,053 | $71,600 | 23 | — | $77,660 | $71,488 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hoke Maroon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for a range of organizations. For example, the University Athletic Association says its mission is to provide a championship experience for student-athletes and the Gator Nation. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for catastrophic pediatric diseases through research and treatment.
Other grantees describe work that includes serving meals to people experiencing homelessness and others in need (Angies Kitchen), helping people in need with charity and compassion (Catholic Charities), and creating meaningful connections for children in foster care (Foundation for Foster Children). Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando says it educates, shelters, places, and heals pets and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $129,100. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $17,600, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest listed grants were $17,600 to University Athletic Association and $10,000 each to Angies Kitchen, Catholic Charities, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Other listed recipients included Support Our Scholars ($5,500), Goodwill Industries of Central Florida ($5,000), Morningstar Charities ($5,000), National MS Society ($5,000), and Diocese of Orlando ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William S Maroon and Jeff Wieland as trustees.
Hoke Maroon Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Wieland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William S. Maroon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hoke Maroon Foundation
How much does Hoke Maroon Foundation give each year?
Hoke Maroon Foundation gave $129K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 7 grants.
What is Hoke Maroon Foundation's typical grant size?
Hoke Maroon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,452, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hoke Maroon Foundation give grants?
Hoke Maroon Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (10%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (13 grants) and Winter Park, FL (6 grants).
Who are Hoke Maroon Foundation's largest grantees?
Hoke Maroon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University Athletic Association ($17,600), Angies Kitchen ($10,000) and Catholic Charities ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hoke Maroon Foundation?
Hoke Maroon Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hoke Maroon Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for a range of organizations. For example, the University Athletic Association says its mission is to provide a championship experience for student-athletes and the Gator Nation. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hoke Maroon Foundation?
Contact William S Maroon. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hoke Maroon Foundation's EIN?
Hoke Maroon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6129741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hoke Maroon Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hoke-maroon-foundation-morg_e287b0eb9b4b4b4081c475164a62c954
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