J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr

Private foundation · Grantmaker Francesville, IN EIN: 77-6236699

J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr is a private foundation based in Francesville, Indiana. Its 2024 filing describes scholarships for graduating seniors attending college or another post-secondary educational institution.

J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr at a glance

In short: J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr gave $170K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$169,616
-12.7% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
31
+6.9% vs 2023
Average grant
$5,471
-18.3% vs 2023
Median grant
$4,859
Total assets
$4,943,907
-2.9% vs 2023
Primary geography
Indiana (100% 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 J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. For its scholarships, the filing directs applicants to contact their guidance counselor and provide a statement of intent to attend a college or post-secondary educational institution in the fall immediately after graduation. Eligibility is limited to graduating seniors from Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation of Winamac, Indiana, who declare that intent. The filing specifies four male and four female recipients.

Review Cycle
The filing states that materials are due prior to April 1 each year. This deadline for the 2026 cycle has passed.
Deadline
The filing states that materials are due prior to April 1 each year.
Contact

Application contact: Guidance Counselor
Mailing address: Winamac Jr-Sr High School, 715 School Drive, Winamac, IN 46996
Phone: (219) 946-6151

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

117 grants across all recorded years

117<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 117 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Indiana.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.

States

Cities

KewannaMontereyMonticelloStar CityWinamac

How J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). 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

$0$100K$200K$300K29 grants2020 28 grants2021 29 grants2023 31 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2021) to $224K (2020). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $170K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
31 individual scholarships Recipients not named —$169,616
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2024$4,943,907$93,068$240,727$169,61631$5,276,283$59,415
2023$5,091,566$-325,344$244,271$194,18429$5,591,346$94,311
2021$5,755,989$115,526$177,873$154,86128$464,582$129,095
2020$5,818,336$151,373$245,706$223,60229—$151,458

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The filing describes scholarships for graduating seniors who intend to attend college or another post-secondary educational institution. It does not state a broader mission.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $169,616. Grant amounts ranged from $696 to $12,216, with a median of $4,859. The largest listed grants were to individual recipients in Indiana for scholarships: $12,216, $11,016, and $10,467.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Alliance Bank is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.

J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr's only listed officer is Alliance Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Alliance Bank

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    $21K (2020) → $0 (2024)

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2020 IRS filing

Alliance Bank — Trustee: $21KAlliance BankTrustee$21K

The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $21K, to Alliance Bank (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr

How much does J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr give each year?

J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr gave $170K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $194K across 29 grants.

What is J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr's typical grant size?

J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr's median grant in 2024 was $4,859, and its average grant was $5,471, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr give grants?

J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.

Does J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (31 grants).

How large is J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr?

J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $93K.

What does J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr fund?

The filing describes scholarships for graduating seniors who intend to attend college or another post-secondary educational institution. It does not state a broader mission. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr's EIN?

J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-6236699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does J Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Memorial Tr 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

(5)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 1, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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