Hooper Family Foundation
The Hooper Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Hamburg, New York. Its 2021 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in New York and California. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Hooper Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hooper Family Foundation gave $182K across 14 grants in 2021 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $182,300
- Grants made (2021)
- 14
- Average grant
- $13,021
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $2,371,180
- Primary geography
- New York (62% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hooper Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2020 filing stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing listed no contact for applications. This is information from the 2020 filing and is not presented as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: None, Hamburg, NY 14075
Phone: (716) 648-6590
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hooper Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Red Skelton Rescue ($70K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 38% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 14 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Skelton Rescue Anza, CA | General | $70,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Williamsville, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Hospice Foundation Buffalo, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Hamburg United Methodist Ch Hamburg, NY | New Windows | $14,500 |
| Bison Children's Scholarship Fund Buffalo, NY | General | $10,500 |
| The Salvation Army Buffalo, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchstra Buffalo, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Seneca Street UMC Buffalo, NY | General | $8,000 |
| Seneca Street Community Development Corporation Buffalo, NY | General | $6,200 |
| Lorhloein Therapeutic Riding Center East Aurora, NY | General | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,371,180 | $2,986,440 | $194,042 | $182,300 | 14 | $2,968,410 | $172,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hooper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $172K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as community development, food assistance, health, arts, and education. For example, Seneca Street Community Development Corporation describes its work as partnering with neighbors in Buffalo’s Seneca Babcock community to address educational, social, and economic barriers and build skills, resiliency, and self-reliance. FeedMore WNY Foundation describes its work as supporting nutritious food, friendship, and skills training for Western New York neighbors in need.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $182,300 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $70,000, with a median of $9,000. Notable grants included $70,000 to Red Skelton Rescue, $20,000 to Alzheimer’s Association, $15,000 to Hospice Foundation, and $14,500 to Hamburg United Methodist Church for new windows. Other listed grants included $10,500 to Bison Children’s Scholarship Fund, $10,000 each to The Salvation Army and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, $8,000 to Seneca Street UMC, $6,200 to Seneca Street Community Development Corporation, $6,000 to Lorhloein Therapeutic Riding Center, $5,000 to Museum of Science, $3,100 to Graycliff, and $3,000 to FeedMore WNY Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Linda Ward and Keith Hooper as trustees.
Hooper Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Keith Hooper
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Ward
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Hooper Family Foundation
How much does Hooper Family Foundation give each year?
Hooper Family Foundation gave $182K across 14 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Hooper Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hooper Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $9,000, and its average grant was $13,021, across 14 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hooper Family Foundation give grants?
Hooper Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (8 grants).
Does Hooper Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Hooper Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hooper Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hooper Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Red Skelton Rescue ($70,000), Alzheimer's Association ($20,000) and Hospice Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Hooper Family Foundation?
Hooper Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What does Hooper Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as community development, food assistance, health, arts, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hooper Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2020 filing stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Hooper Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Hooper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $172K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hooper Family Foundation's EIN?
Hooper Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7045144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Does Hooper Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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