Miriam U Hoover Foundation
The Miriam U Hoover Foundation was a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return: the filing states that the foundation distributed all of its assets to the MIRIAM U HOOVER AND H. EARL HOOVER FOUNDATION (FKA THE HOOVER FOUNDATION) on December 2, 2021. It therefore appears to have wound down.
Miriam U Hoover Foundation at a glance
In short: Miriam U Hoover Foundation gave $16.1M across 19 grants in 2021 (avg $850K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $16,149,311
- +1970.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 19
- -17.4% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $849,964
- +2406.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (95% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Miriam U Hoover Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Beachside Drive Unit 202, Vero Beach, FL 32963
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 Hoover Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Miriam U Hoover and H Earl Hoover Foundation (FKA Hoover Foundation) ($15.3M). Together the top 10 received $16.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 42 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 5% to recipients in Illinois; the filing also reports 0% for Michigan and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Miriam U Hoover Foundation gives
- 79% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $780K (2020) to $16.1M (2021). In 2021 it made 19 grants totaling $16.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miriam U Hoover and H Earl Hoover Foundation (FKA Hoover Foundation) Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $15,319,311 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Center Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts Interlochen, MI | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Journeycare Foundation Barrington, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| AIDS Foundation of Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Center on Halsted Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Living Desert Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bishop Anderson House Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Cathedral Counseling Center Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $462,542 | $16,404,600 | $16,149,311 | 19 | $16,180,561 | $238,503 | $695,937 |
| 2020 | $12,528,152 | $-76,668 | $1,079,820 | $780,000 | 23 | — | $53,612 | $681,784 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Miriam U Hoover Foundation reported a distributable amount of $696K for 2021 — 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 2021 grants included organizations whose stated work spans the arts, health services, HIV-related equity, and support for older adults. For example, Lyric Opera of Chicago says it provides cultural service and advances opera; Howard Brown Health Center says it provides healthcare and social services; and the AIDS Foundation of Chicago says it works for equity and justice for people living with or vulnerable to HIV and related chronic disease. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2021, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $16,149,311. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $15,319,311, with a median of $15,000. The largest listed grant was $15,319,311 to the MIRIAM U HOOVER AND H. EARL HOOVER FOUNDATION (FKA THE HOOVER FOUNDATION), reported as unrestricted. Other notable grants included $400,000 to Lyric Opera of Chicago, $150,000 to Howard Brown Health Center, and $50,000 each to Interlochen Center for the Arts and JourneyCare Foundation; each was reported as unrestricted.
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It does not provide an application process or materials for applicants. These statements are from a filing marked as the foundation’s final return and should not be taken as current application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Michael A. Leppen and Thomas E. Swaney as trustees.
Miriam U Hoover Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Michael A. Leppen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $56K (2021)
Thomas E. Swaney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $38K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $56K, to Michael a Leppen (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Miriam U Hoover Foundation
How much does Miriam U Hoover Foundation give each year?
Miriam U Hoover Foundation gave $16.1M across 19 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $780K across 23 grants.
What is Miriam U Hoover Foundation's typical grant size?
Miriam U Hoover Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $15,000, and its average grant was $849,964, across 19 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Miriam U Hoover Foundation give grants?
Miriam U Hoover Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (12 grants).
Does Miriam U Hoover Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Miriam U Hoover Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Miriam U Hoover Foundation's largest grantees?
Miriam U Hoover Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Miriam U Hoover and H Earl Hoover Foundation (FKA Hoover Foundation) ($15,319,311), Lyric Opera of Chicago ($400,000) and Howard Brown Health Center ($150,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Miriam U Hoover Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included organizations whose stated work spans the arts, health services, HIV-related equity, and support for older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Miriam U Hoover Foundation?
Miriam U Hoover Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Miriam U Hoover Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Miriam U Hoover Foundation reported a distributable amount of $696K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Miriam U Hoover Foundation's EIN?
Miriam U Hoover Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2542527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Miriam U 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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