John C Hover Foundation Inc
John C Hover Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Hope, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $6,200 to charitable organizations, including schools, Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, and Swim Across America.
John C Hover Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John C Hover Foundation Inc gave $6K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $476.923), top state New York. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,200
- -14.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $477
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $70,005
- -3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John C Hover Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists a letter to Mr. Hover as the application material, with no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: John C Hover Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 506 Waterview Place, New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: (215) 862-1862
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John C Hover Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alcoholics Anonymous World Services ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (35%), Pennsylvania (23%), and New Jersey (20%), followed by North Carolina (12%) and Maryland (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John C Hover Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $250; repeat grants $742. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $875 repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $10K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholics Anonymous World Services New York, NY | Operational | $1,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, NJ | Operational | $1,000 |
| Rye Country Day School Rye, NY | Operational | $1,000 |
| Swim Across America Charlotte, NC | Operational | $750 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Operational | $500 |
| Buckingham Friends School Lahaska, PA | General Purpose | $500 |
| Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve as New Hope, PA | Operational | $250 |
| The Clan Currie Society Inc Summit, NJ | General Purpose | $250 |
| Bucks County SPCA New Hope, PA | General Purpose | $250 |
| Solebury School New Hope, PA | General Purpose | $250 |
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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 | $70,005 | $5,710 | $8,364 | $6,200 | 13 | $6,200 | $3,546 | $4,773 |
| 2023 | $72,659 | $5,251 | $9,282 | $7,250 | 15 | $8,087 | $4,056 | $4,488 |
| 2022 | $76,690 | $5,830 | $9,589 | $7,500 | 15 | $8,295 | $4,536 | $4,824 |
| 2021 | $80,449 | $7,540 | $9,665 | $7,500 | 13 | $8,245 | $6,064 | $5,524 |
| 2020 | $82,574 | $7,734 | $11,940 | $10,000 | 5 | — | $6,596 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John C Hover Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K 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 available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included organizations with different purposes. Rye Country Day School describes its mission as providing a college-preparatory education to students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The Lawrenceville School says it challenges a diverse community of young people to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose. Alcoholics Anonymous World Services says it publishes materials for recovery from alcoholism and supports Alcoholics Anonymous service activity. Swim Across America says it hosts charity swims to fund cancer research, prevention, and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $6,200. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,000, with a median of $250.
Notable 2024 grants included $1,000 each to Alcoholics Anonymous World Services in New York, New York; The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey; and Rye Country Day School in Rye, New York. Other reported grants included $750 to Swim Across America in Charlotte, North Carolina; $500 each to Doctors Without Borders in Hagerstown, Maryland, and Buckingham Friends School in Lahaska, Pennsylvania; and $250 each to Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve, The Clan Currie Society, Bucks County SPCA, and Solebury School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John C Hover II as president, Eric R Lundell and Margaret H McCooey as vice presidents, and Jacqueline W Hover as treasurer.
John C Hover Foundation Inc is led by John C. Hover II, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C. Hover II
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric R. Lundell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jacqueline W. Hover
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret H. McCooey
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 John C Hover Foundation Inc
How much does John C Hover Foundation Inc give each year?
John C Hover Foundation Inc gave $6K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 15 grants.
What is John C Hover Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John C Hover Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $477, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John C Hover Foundation Inc that year got $250 on average.
Where does John C Hover Foundation Inc give grants?
John C Hover Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (23%) and New Jersey (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Hope, PA (3 grants) and Rye, NY (2 grants).
Does John C Hover Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John C Hover Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John C Hover Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John C Hover Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Alcoholics Anonymous World Services ($1,000), The Lawrenceville School ($1,000) and Rye Country Day School ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John C Hover Foundation Inc?
John C Hover Foundation Inc reported $70K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John C Hover Foundation Inc fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included organizations with different purposes. Rye Country Day School describes its mission as providing a college-preparatory education to students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John C Hover Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John C Hover Foundation Inc's EIN?
John C Hover Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6213663. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John C Hover Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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