Hood Family Foundation

WOODLAND HILLS, CA EIN: 83-2224839

The John and Sally Hood Family Foundation is a private independent foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based in Woodland Hills, California, the foundation was granted tax-exempt status in August 2019. It operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$34.7M

+4.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.9M

-2.8% YoY

Grant Count

+6.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$56K

-8.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hood Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Cancer-related nonprofits
Higher education
Science education

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $500 to $1,250,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

California
Texas
Arkansas

Grant Distribution by State

California $6.1M (63%)

Texas $3.1M (33%)

Indiana $150K (2%)

Missouri $100K (1%)

New Jersey $35K (0%)

New York $30K (0%)

Arkansas $21K (0%)

Kentucky $10K (0%)

+6 more states

States

Arkansas Arizona California Indiana Kentucky Missouri Mississippi New Jersey New York Ohio Oklahoma South Dakota Texas Washington

Cities

AbileneArlingtonBedfordBonsallBrenhamCarlsbadCarthageClevelandCollege StationColumbusCommerceDallasDel MarDentonEl CajonGladewaterGoodwellHuntsvilleIndianapolisJonesboro

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023-2024:

Total Assets: $34,718,028
Total Liabilities: $4.4M (2023)
Revenue: $923,000 (2023)
Total Expenses: $6.57M (2023)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$34,718,028	$33,125,807	$32,786,047
Revenue	$1,243,923	$922,903	$-158,513
Expenses	$895,423	$6,573,481	$2,097,209
Qualifying Distributions	$1,932,175	$1,988,869	$1,890,643
Net Investment Income	$1,001,437	$828,385	$488,700
Distributable Amount	$1,660,805	$1,939,975	$1,769,326

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

150 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Texas A&m Foundation ($1,000,000), Curebound ($250,000), Promises2kids ($200,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A NEW PATH SAN DIEGO, CA	EDUCATION	$10,000
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER TYLER, TX	EDUCATION	$79,000
THE OLD GLOBE SAN DIEGO, CA	EDUCTAION	$10,000
TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE WACO, TX	EDUCATION	$1,500
TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION COLLEGE STATION, TX	EDUCATION	$5,000
TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY STEPHENVILLE, TX	EDUCATION	$1,000
STEPHEN F AUSTIN UNIVERSITY NACOGDOCHES, TX	EDUCATION	$26,500
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY MAGNOLIA, AR	EDUCATION	$5,500
SICKLE FORWARD SAN DIEGO, CA	SUPPORT FOR VETERANS	$1,000
SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY SAN DIEGO, CA	SUPPORT FOR PETS	$1,084

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN HOOD	DIRECTOR	—	—
SALLY HOOD	DIRECTOR	—	—
ALLISON HOOD	DIRECTOR	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The John and Sally Hood Family Foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in recent years, including a $3 million gift to UC San Diego and support for Texas A&M AgriLife Research initiatives.

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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hood Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's grant-making priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Cancer-related nonprofits • Higher education • Science education

How do I apply for a grant from Hood Family Foundation?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $500 to $1,250,000. **Recent Activity:** The foundation awarded $3 million to UC San Diego and has provided support to Texas A&M AgriLife Research, demonstrating active grant distribution in recent years. **Total Giving:** $1,902,784 in total giving according to the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024).

Where does Hood Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • California • Texas • Arkansas

What size grants does Hood Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Hood Family Foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $56K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Hood Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hood Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.