Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart

Private foundation · Grantmaker Bend, OR EIN: 81-3813601

Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart is a private foundation, based in Bend, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 14 grants totaling $850K. Net investment income was $3.3M.

Key facts about Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart

In short: Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart gave $850K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), top state Pennsylvania. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
81-3813601
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$850,000
Grants made (2025)
14
Average grant
$60,714
Median grant
$30,000
New grantees (estimate)
14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2025)
Total assets
$19,217,230
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$19.2M

+1.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$850K

+17.2% YoY

Grant Count

14

-6.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$61K

+25.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart reported a distributable amount of $885K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart open to new grantees?

14%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $63K. How we count

Medians: $48K first-time, $30K repeat.

  • 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 127% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of all 14 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

PortlandBendRugbyKlamath FallsYakimaFargoSunriverLabanonBismarckLebanonRapid City

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M6 grants20199 grants202012 grants202114 grants202213 grants202315 grants202414 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2019) to $850K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $850K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Good Samaritan Health Service Foundation: $375KGood Samaritan Health ServiceFoundation$375KHeart of Oregon Corps: $100KHeart of Oregon Corps$100KMount Rushmore Society: $50KMount Rushmore Society$50KPerry Technical Institute: $50KPerry Technical Institute$50KLittle Flower Church: $45KLittle Flower Church$45KFriends of the Children Central Oregon: $40KFriends of the ChildrenCentral Oregon$40KBig Brothers Big Sisters of Central OR: $30KBig Brothers Big Sisters ofCentral OR$30KDe La Salle North Catholic High School: $30KDe La Salle North CatholicHigh School$30KNdsu Foundation: $30KNdsu Foundation$30KOregon Tech Foundation: $30KOregon Tech Foundation$30K

The largest 2025 recipient was Good Samaritan Health Service Foundation ($375K). Together the top 10 received $780K.

Grant Size Distribution

68 grants across all recorded years

58<$50K3$50–100K4$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 68 (85%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Good Samaritan Health Service Foundation Labanon, PA2024 Build Campaign, to Fund Hospital$375,000
Heart of Oregon Corps Bend, ORTo Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose$100,000
Mount Rushmore Society Rapid City, SDTo Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose$50,000
Perry Technical Institute Yakima, WATo Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose$50,000
Little Flower Church Rugby, NDLittle House Project$45,000
Friends of the Children Central Oregon Bend, ORTo Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose$40,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central OR Bend, ORTo Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose$30,000
De La Salle North Catholic High School Portland, ORTo Help Fund School Remodel Project$30,000
Ndsu Foundation Fargo, NDTo Provide Scholarships for Education$30,000
Oregon Tech Foundation Klamath Falls, ORTo Fulfill Organization's Charitable Purpose$30,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2019202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$19,217,230$18,951,042$17,644,187
Revenue$3,419,240$988,014$1,317,675
Expenses$1,040,039$904,222$789,395
Qualifying Distributions$921,945$795,528$695,946
Net Investment Income$3,311,639$516,200$268,486
Distributable Amount$885,042$915,395$804,280

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
  2. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Craig Hoffart

    Director

    Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    14 hrs/week

    $21K (2022) → $37K (2025)

  • Rick Hoffart

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    10 hrs/week

    $18K (2022) → $31K (2025)

  • Ian A. Walker

    Director

    Director & Vice President → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Herb Hoffart (2019–2020) — Director & President
  • Former: Lowell Romfo (2019–2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Craig Hoffart — Director: $37KCraig HoffartDirector$37KRick Hoffart — Director: $31KRick HoffartDirector$31K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $37K, to Craig Hoffart (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart

How much does Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart give each year?

Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart gave $850K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $725K across 15 grants.

What is Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart's typical grant size?

Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $60,714, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart that year got $48K on average.

Where does Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart give grants?

Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart's top state is Pennsylvania, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (34%) and North Dakota (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants), Bend, OR (3 grants) and Rugby, ND (2 grants).

Who are Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart's largest grantees?

Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart's largest 2025 grantees include Good Samaritan Health Service Foundation ($375,000), Heart of Oregon Corps ($100,000) and Mount Rushmore Society ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart?

Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart reported $19.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $922K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $885K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart's EIN?

Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3813601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

The Oregon Community Foundation

Portland, OR

The Oregon Community Foundation funds nonprofit work in areas including education, health, arts and culture, housing, and community vitality, primarily serving communities across Oregon. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; organizations apply through specific open grant programs, and the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$3.3B

Grants

2,149

Total Given

$171.4M

M J Murdock Charitable Trust

Vancouver, WA

The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds nonprofit capacity-building projects, including program and staff expansion, capital improvements, and equipment or technology, across areas such as education, health, arts, and community services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $4,000 to about $1.55 million, with a median of $87,000; it focuses on Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, and also considers projects with more than half their impact there. Applicants start with an eligibility assessment and, if eligible, submit a Letter of Inquiry; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$2.0B

Grants

797

Total Given

$116.6M

Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation

Wilsonville, OR

The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation funds nonprofits working in education, community, arts and creativity, health, and well-being, primarily in Oregon, with some support for Washington organizations. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,000, though awards ranged widely; it accepts unsolicited requests through an online form.

Human Services

Assets

$374.9M

Grants

663

Total Given

$20.5M

Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund

Bend, OR

The Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund supports Oregon nonprofits in human services, arts, education, medical, and public-benefit work, with a focus on strengthening organizations’ fundraising capacity. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $366,950, with a median of $25,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; organizations need sponsorship from a Fund board member.

Assets

$129.3M

Grants

165

Total Given

$7.2M

First Interstate BancSystem Foundation

Billings, MT

The foundation funds poverty elimination, youth development, financial education, community development, and related community needs, including education, health, arts, and human services, in communities served by First Interstate Bank across 10 states. Its minimum grant is $2,500; the 2025 median award was $2,500, though amounts varied widely. Organizations may submit requests online, but grants are limited to organizations recommended by local First Interstate branches.

Assets

$19.2M

Grants

767

Total Given

$5.0M

Walker Family Foundation

Beaverton, OR

The foundation funds parks, trails, trees, education, youth mentoring, civic affairs, and nature, with most 2025 grants going to Oregon organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $260,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$13.6M

Grants

29

Total Given

$648K

The Robert D and Marcia H Randall

Portland, OR

The Trust funds education, youth development, community building, public policy, arts and culture, and immediate-needs programs that support opportunity and social well-being, primarily in Oregon and elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $10,000. It requires a pre-application, with deadlines of June 15 and December 15; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Assets

$1.6M

Grants

80

Total Given

$897K

The Roundhouse Foundation

Sisters, OR

The Roundhouse Foundation funds arts and culture, environmental stewardship, social services, and education that benefit rural Oregon and Tribal communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,000; requests range from $500 to $30,000 through its small-grant and open-call programs, with larger capital awards also available. It accepts applications through these programs, including open-call requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$344.5M

Grants

621

Total Given

$15.6M

The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care

Portland, OR

The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation supports arts and culture, education, health care, youth, social services, and community activities, with most 2024 funding going to Oregon and additional grants in other states. Its 2024 grants ranged from $364 to nearly $2 million, with a median of $6,056; its student-directed Schnitzer Cares program awards $1,000–$15,000 for work benefiting Oregon residents. Schnitzer Cares accepts applications during a public window from November 15 through December 31.

Assets

$104.8M

Grants

245

Total Given

$8.2M

The Swigert Foundation

Portland, OR

The Swigert Foundation supports a broad range of work, including education, veteran services, conservation, end-of-life care, food relief, forestry, and the arts, primarily in Oregon and also in Washington. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $252,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; an application is available upon request, and awards are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations.

Assets

$12.4M

Grants

59

Total Given

$877K

OCF Joseph E Weston Public Foundation

Portland, OR

The foundation funds Oregon nonprofits serving children, working-poor people, people with disabilities, seniors, and people experiencing homelessness, including work in education, housing, emergency services, and youth programs; it also provides scholarships to students at Oregon schools and colleges. In 2024, its grants ranged from $5,500 to $3,487,608, with a median of $21,500, and funding went primarily to Oregon and Southwest Washington. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$637.5M

Grants

531

Total Given

$23.3M

Meyer Memorial Trust

Portland, OR

Meyer Memorial Trust funds community-driven work in Oregon focused on economic justice, housing, education equity, and climate and environmental justice, with priority for historically marginalized communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $75 to $900,000, with a median of $100,000. It directs applicants to its website for application information and deadlines, and states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$901.2M

Grants

388

Total Given

$45.2M

More Funders in Oregon

Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?