Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation
The Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1947. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a staff of two employees and maintains its office at 321 N Clark St Ste 2300, Chicago, IL 60654-4746.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$905K
+5.8% YoY
Grant Count
21
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
+21.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides unrestricted grants without specifying particular subject areas of focus. Recent grantmaking demonstrates support for cultural institutions, health organizations, and museums.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes unrestricted grants to a variety of organizations. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
of $148. The foundation is open to new applicants.
Average Grant
of $148. The foundation is open to new applicants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives across Illinois, Michigan, and California, with particular activity in Chicago, Ann Arbor, and Palm Springs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $15.3 - $16.0 million (as of 2024)
Annual Activity (2024):
- Total revenues: $568,319
- Total expenses: $1,190,695
- Annual grants awarded: $855,000
Staffing: 2 employees
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Michael A. Leppen - Trustee (compensation: $100,000)
- Thomas E. Swaney - Trustee (compensation: $50,000)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL A LEPPEN | TRUSTEE | 5 | $100,000 |
| THOMAS E SWANEY | TRUSTEE | 5 | $60,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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