Philip Hofer Charitable Trust
The Trust was created and shall be operated exclusively for the benefit of and in connection with the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts of the Houghton Library at Harvard University, a Massachusetts charitable and educational corporation.
Philip Hofer Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Philip Hofer Charitable Trust gave $104K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $104K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,829
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $103,829
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $103,829
- Total assets
- $4,973,357
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Philip Hofer Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was President and Fellows of Harvard College ($104K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Philip Hofer Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2022) to $176K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President and Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | Support for the Houghton Library at Harvard University | $103,829 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,973,357 | $214,111 | $152,561 | $103,829 | 1 | $214,111 |
| 2024 | $4,471,539 | $347,078 | $133,543 | $87,959 | 1 | $347,078 |
| 2023 | $4,027,258 | $219,096 | $109,205 | $69,298 | 1 | $219,096 |
| 2022 | $3,585,004 | $-138,735 | $93,721 | $52,455 | 1 | $-138,735 |
| 2021 | $4,712,537 | $460,682 | $184,955 | $133,577 | 1 | $460,682 |
| 2020 | $4,341,360 | $198,387 | $219,896 | $176,412 | 1 | $198,387 |
About Philip Hofer Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Philip Hofer Charitable Trust is a public charity, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $104K. Net investment income was $214K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Philip Hofer Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexander Thorndike
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles A Cheever
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin T Abati
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Thomas HP Whitney Jr. (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: William A Lowell (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ernest E Monrad (2020) — Trustee
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 Philip Hofer Charitable Trust
How much does Philip Hofer Charitable Trust give each year?
Philip Hofer Charitable Trust gave $104K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $88K across 1 grant.
How large is Philip Hofer Charitable Trust?
Philip Hofer Charitable Trust reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $214K.
Where does Philip Hofer Charitable Trust operate?
Philip Hofer Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Philip Hofer Charitable Trust's EIN?
Philip Hofer Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6469904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Philip Hofer Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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