Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation
The Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, it made grants to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, healthcare and social-service organizations, and organizations serving older adults.
Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation at a glance
In short: Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation gave $905K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $905,000
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,095
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,331,671
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (96% 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 Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 321 North Clark Street Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 391-7551
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ravinia Festival Association ($360K). Together the top 10 received $850K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 92 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 4% to Michigan, and 1% to California. The state percentages are reported as provided.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 21 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 624% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% 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 $125K (2021) to $905K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $905K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ravinia Festival Association Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted | $360,000 |
| St James Cathedral Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $260,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Center Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan - Church of the Transfiguration Trus Marquette, MI | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| About Face Theatre Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| AIDS Foundation of Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bishop Anderson House Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Field Museum Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $15,331,671 | $568,319 | $1,190,695 | $905,000 | 21 | $962,335 | $560,738 | $841,096 |
| 2023 | $15,954,047 | $489,952 | $1,101,362 | $855,000 | 24 | $908,947 | $417,169 | $755,141 |
| 2022 | $16,565,457 | $201,182 | $1,143,408 | $885,000 | 23 | $941,338 | $105,645 | $792,924 |
| 2021 | $17,507,683 | $15,574,360 | $261,795 | $125,000 | 12 | $154,164 | $142,966 | $189,729 |
| 2020 | $2,195,118 | $158,967 | $230,923 | $155,000 | 12 | — | — | $119,194 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation reported a distributable amount of $841K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Ravinia Festival Association describes its work as presenting performances by leading artists across classical music and other genres. Howard Brown Health Center says it provides healthcare and social services and conducts behavioral and clinical research. The AIDS Foundation of Chicago describes its mission as mobilizing communities to advance equity and justice for people living with or vulnerable to HIV and related chronic disease.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in the arts, health, and aging services. Lyric Opera of Chicago says it provides cultural service to the Chicago region and the nation and advances opera; The Joffrey Ballet describes itself as a ballet company and dance education organization; and Eldercare Lake County says it promotes the health and independence of older adults in Lake County, Illinois.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $905,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $360,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants were $360,000 to Ravinia Festival Association, $260,000 to St. James Cathedral Chicago, and $150,000 to Howard Brown Health Center. Each was listed as unrestricted. Other listed grants included $20,000 to the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan – Church of the Transfiguration and $10,000 each to About Face Theatre, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Bishop Anderson House, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, the Field Museum, and Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael A. Leppen and Thomas E. Swaney as trustees.
Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael A. Leppen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Thomas E. Swaney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $60K (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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Michael a Leppen (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation
How much does Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation give each year?
Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation gave $905K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $855K across 24 grants.
What is Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation's typical grant size?
Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $43,095, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation give grants?
Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (11 grants).
Does Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation's largest grantees?
Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ravinia Festival Association ($360,000), St James Cathedral Chicago ($260,000) and Howard Brown Health Center ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation?
Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $962K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $841K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Ravinia Festival Association describes its work as presenting performances by leading artists across classical music and other genres. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation?
The foundation 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 Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation's EIN?
Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6063814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Miriam U and H Earl Hoover 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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