MK Hoffman Family Foundation
The MK Hoffman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $36,250 to charitable organizations in several states.
MK Hoffman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: MK Hoffman Family Foundation gave $36K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in South Carolina. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,250
- +48.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,788
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,051,297
- -10.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (8 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (61% 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 MK Hoffman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 9909, Greenville, SC 29604
Phone: (813) 477-5589
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MK Hoffman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Presbyterian Church Fdn ($10K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 15% to Florida, 15% to Maine, 3% to North Carolina, and 3% to Massachusetts. Other listed recipients were in Iowa, Louisiana, and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is MK Hoffman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 13 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 176% 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 $14K (2022) to $49K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Fdn Greenville, SC | Gift for Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| The Peace Center Foundation Greenville, SC | Support Organization | $10,000 |
| Camps Newfound Owatonna Corp Harrison, ME | Support Summer Camps | $5,000 |
| Character GPS Tampa, FL | Support Organization | $3,000 |
| Berkeley Preparatory School Inc Tampa, FL | Support Education | $2,500 |
| Christian Science Assoc of S Hyatt Charleston, SC | Support Organization | $1,500 |
| Swim Across America Charlotte, NC | Support Organization | $1,000 |
| The First Church of Christ Scientis Boston, MA | Support Organization | $1,000 |
| Greenville Humane Society Greenville, SC | Support Organization | $500 |
| Naples Volunteer Fire Association Naples, ME | Support Organization | $500 |
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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 | $1,051,297 | $20,744 | $139,420 | $36,250 | 13 | $94,495 | $3,107 | $53,758 |
| 2023 | $1,169,523 | $48,674 | $118,417 | $24,500 | 9 | $70,941 | $14,708 | $56,904 |
| 2022 | $1,270,654 | $87,387 | $103,242 | $14,000 | 8 | $58,376 | $54,476 | $60,602 |
| 2021 | $1,285,771 | $97,175 | $110,549 | $18,200 | 9 | $61,260 | $46,092 | $67,148 |
| 2020 | $1,267,857 | $46,801 | $144,414 | $48,763 | 19 | — | $1,332 | $59,901 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MK Hoffman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K 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 included support for a church capital campaign, summer camps, education, and organizations described by recipients as supporting cancer research, veterans, emergency assistance, and scholarships.
For example, Swim Across America Inc. describes its mission as hosting charity swims that fund cancer research, prevention, and treatment. Quilts of Valor Foundation says it provides comforting and healing quilts to service members and veterans touched by war. NSA Foundation Inc. describes providing emergency financial help to members and their families, scholarships for speech and communications students, and research funding related to the speaking profession.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $36,250 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest grants included $10,000 to First Presbyterian Church Fdn in Greenville, South Carolina, for a capital campaign, and $10,000 to The Peace Center Foundation in Greenville to support the organization. Other notable grants were $5,000 to Camps Newfound Owatonna Corp for summer camps, $3,000 to Character GPS to support the organization, and $2,500 to Berkeley Preparatory School Inc to support education. Additional recipients included Swim Across America Inc ($1,000), Quilts of Valor Foundation ($500), and NSA Foundation Inc ($250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kimberly Swain-Hoffman as president, Matthew Payne Hoffman as treasurer, Cindy Tipton as secretary, and Blair Anderson as vice president.
MK Hoffman Family Foundation is led by Kimberly Swain-Hoffman, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly Swain-Hoffman
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Payne Hoffman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Blair Anderson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Tipton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $50K, to Matthew Payne Hoffman (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about MK Hoffman Family Foundation
How much does MK Hoffman Family Foundation give each year?
MK Hoffman Family Foundation gave $36K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 9 grants.
What is MK Hoffman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
MK Hoffman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,788, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MK Hoffman Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does MK Hoffman Family Foundation give grants?
MK Hoffman Family Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and Maine (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (3 grants) and Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does MK Hoffman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on MK Hoffman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Organization" (10 grants).
Who are MK Hoffman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
MK Hoffman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include First Presbyterian Church Fdn ($10,000), The Peace Center Foundation ($10,000) and Camps Newfound Owatonna Corp ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is MK Hoffman Family Foundation?
MK Hoffman Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does MK Hoffman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a church capital campaign, summer camps, education, and organizations described by recipients as supporting cancer research, veterans, emergency assistance, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MK Hoffman Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MK Hoffman Family Foundation's EIN?
MK Hoffman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0448896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does MK Hoffman Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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