Marks-Hofheimer Foundation
The Marks-Hofheimer Foundation is a private foundation based in Henrico, Virginia. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; the filing says cash and marketable securities were transferred to a donor-advised fund, with the transfer reported as grants in the fiscal year ending in 2025.
Marks-Hofheimer Foundation at a glance
In short: Marks-Hofheimer Foundation gave $579K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Nebraska. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $578,906
- +2361.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -57.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,350
- +5701.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marks-Hofheimer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9502 Nassington Court, Henrico, VA 23229
Phone: (804) 741-9221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marks-Hofheimer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DAFGIVING360 ($565K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $579K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 136 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska and 2% to recipients in Virginia; the reported shares for Iowa, Tennessee, and Illinois were each 0%. The largest grant, to DAFGIVING360 in Nebraska, accounts for the stated Nebraska share.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marks-Hofheimer Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $95K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $875 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 2846% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $579K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $579K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAFGIVING360 Omaha, NE | Gift to donor advised fund -- see statement a | $552,538 |
| DAFGIVING360 Omaha, NE | Gift to Donor Advised Fund | $12,858 |
| Congregation Beth Ahbah Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $3,360 |
| JCFR Richmond, VA | Annual Campaign | $2,500 |
| Make a Wish Greater Virginia Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Support Works Housing Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | California Wildfire | $1,500 |
| Kirva Hospice Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Va Museum of History and Culture Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $500 |
| The Fralin Museum of Art Charlottesville, VA | In Honor of Clay Barr | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $11,628 | $586,525 | $578,906 | 14 | $581,411 | $6,776 | $15,531 |
| 2024 | $168,477 | $15,968 | $28,477 | $23,520 | 33 | $24,458 | $12,096 | $24,347 |
| 2023 | $181,153 | $14,190 | $20,372 | $15,770 | 27 | $16,645 | $10,610 | $22,123 |
| 2022 | $188,796 | $12,664 | $22,780 | $19,650 | 25 | $20,500 | $10,548 | $22,622 |
| 2021 | $198,912 | $12,244 | $23,910 | $22,834 | 37 | $23,284 | $11,769 | $23,474 |
| 2020 | $196,754 | $11,412 | $17,735 | $16,730 | 29 | — | $10,862 | $20,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marks-Hofheimer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for charitable organizations and a donor-advised fund. One recipient, Corner To Corner, describes its mission as “To extend the hope of Christ in gospel word and loving deeds”; that is the grantee’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $578,906. The median grant was $1,250, with individual grants ranging from $100 to $552,538. The largest listed grant was $552,538 to DAFGIVING360, described as a gift to a donor-advised fund. Other listed grants included $12,858 to DAFGIVING360, $3,360 to Congregation Beth Ahbah, $2,500 to JCFR, and $2,000 each to Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia and Support Works Housing. Corner To Corner received $100 in 2025.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It describes a transfer of cash and marketable securities to a donor-advised fund, reported as grants or contributions paid in the fiscal year ending September 10, 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen M. Hofheimer as president, and Adam Raab Hofheimer and Thomas J. Hofheimer as directors.
Marks-Hofheimer Foundation is led by Karen M. Hofheimer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen M. Hofheimer
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Raab Hofheimer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Hofheimer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Marks-Hofheimer Foundation
How much does Marks-Hofheimer Foundation give each year?
Marks-Hofheimer Foundation gave $579K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 33 grants.
What is Marks-Hofheimer Foundation's typical grant size?
Marks-Hofheimer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $41,350, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marks-Hofheimer Foundation that year got $95K on average.
Where does Marks-Hofheimer Foundation give grants?
Marks-Hofheimer Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (8 grants) and Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does Marks-Hofheimer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Marks-Hofheimer Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marks-Hofheimer Foundation's largest grantees?
Marks-Hofheimer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include DAFGIVING360 ($565,396 across 2 grants), Congregation Beth Ahbah ($3,360) and JCFR ($2,600 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Marks-Hofheimer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for charitable organizations and a donor-advised fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marks-Hofheimer Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Marks-Hofheimer Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Marks-Hofheimer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Marks-Hofheimer Foundation's EIN?
Marks-Hofheimer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6053504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Marks-Hofheimer 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Marks-Hofheimer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marks-hofheimer-foundation-morg_08d3ef01aeea4d1bbce046703dacfce9
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