R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable
R David & Suzanne A Hoover Charitable is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado. Its 2024 grants supported education, community and health organizations in Indiana and Colorado, including a university, local service organizations and community programs.
R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable at a glance
In short: R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable gave $1.6M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $173K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,554,022
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $172,669
- -27.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $27,366,305
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7209 Rustic Trail, Boulder, CO 80301-3938
Phone: (303) 694-2190
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Depauw University ($1.0M). Together the top 9 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 66 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 36% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 48% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $590K (2020) to $2.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depauw University Greencastle, IN | Education | $1,000,000 |
| Family and Intercultural Resource Center Silverthorne, CO | Community | $400,000 |
| Coloradogivesorg- Community First Foundation Arvada, CO | Community | $54,022 |
| Summit Valley Horse Center Silverthorne, CO | Community | $50,000 |
| Emergency Family Assistance Association Boulder, CO | HEALTH | $20,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Education | $10,000 |
| Via Mobility Services Boulder, CO | HEALTH | $10,000 |
| Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | Education | $5,000 |
| Mile High United Way Denver, CO | Community | $5,000 |
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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 | $27,366,305 | $2,704,264 | $1,792,356 | $1,554,022 | 9 | $1,555,006 | $1,076,548 | $3,238,760 |
| 2023 | $26,463,322 | $3,296,448 | $2,293,850 | $1,675,350 | 7 | $1,677,180 | $1,504,760 | $2,621,158 |
| 2022 | $25,460,724 | $2,406,137 | $2,648,207 | $2,412,800 | 19 | $2,412,800 | $847,766 | $3,003,825 |
| 2021 | $25,702,794 | $3,396,251 | $1,776,486 | $1,475,164 | 29 | $1,475,164 | $1,103,975 | $3,422,408 |
| 2020 | $24,082,604 | $7,590,847 | $868,843 | $590,000 | 2 | — | $4,762,030 | $2,589,488 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable reported a distributable amount of $3.2M 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 education, community and health purposes. The recipients’ own descriptions illustrate their work: DePauw University says it develops leaders through a liberal arts education, while the Emergency Family Assistance Association says it helps people meet immediate needs such as food and shelter and work toward financial stability and self-sufficiency. The University of Colorado Foundation describes its role as receiving, managing and investing gifts for the benefit of the University of Colorado. Mile High United Way says it unites people, ideas and resources to advance the common good.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $1,554,022. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants were $1,000,000 to DePauw University for education and $400,000 to the Family and Intercultural Resource Center for community purposes. Other grants included $54,022 to ColoradoGives.org–Community First Foundation and $50,000 to Summit Valley Horse Center, both for community purposes; $20,000 to the Emergency Family Assistance Association for health; and $10,000 to the University of Colorado Foundation for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists R David Hoover and Suzanne A Hoover as Class A trustees, and Jonathan D Hoover and Jennifer S Anderson as Class B trustees.
R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer S. Anderson
Class B Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan D. Hoover
Class B Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. David Hoover
Class A Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzanne A. Hoover
Class A Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable
How much does R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable give each year?
R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable gave $1.6M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 7 grants.
What is R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable's typical grant size?
R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $172,669, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable give grants?
R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable gives mostly in Indiana: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Silverthorne, CO (2 grants), Boulder, CO (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (4 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable's largest grantees?
R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Depauw University ($1,000,000), Family and Intercultural Resource Center ($400,000) and Coloradogivesorg- Community First Foundation ($54,022), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable?
R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable reported $27.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for education, community and health purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable's EIN?
R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4274566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does R David & Suzanne a Hoover Charitable 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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