Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009
Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Created under Renate Hofmann’s will, admitted to probate in 1996, the Trust supports public education about Hans Hofmann’s art and charitable services for people—particularly children—who are not part of the mainstream of society.
Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009 at a glance
In short: Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009 gave $2.2M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $169K), top state New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,200,000
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $169,231
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $37,174,956
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Website: https://hanshofmann.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Verband Der Dioezesen ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 33 grants of 62 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant-dollar distribution lists New York as 42%, North Carolina as 6%, and Missouri as 2%; a further 50% is shown with the recipient state unspecified. Named 2025 recipients include organizations in New York City, Brooklyn, Tarrytown, Charlotte, Davidson, and Kansas City. The Trust also states that the Association of German Dioceses selects programs it supports in Germany.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009 open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2022) to $5.0M (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Verband Der Dioezesen | Program Support | $1,100,000 |
| Fountain House Inc New York, NY | General | $200,000 |
| Leviticus 2523 Alternate Fund Inc Tarrytown, NY | General | $175,000 |
| Center for Family Representation New York, NY | General | $150,000 |
| The Center for Urban Community Services New York, NY | General | $125,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Metrolina Association for the Blind Charlotte, NC | General | $100,000 |
| Graham Windham Brooklyn, NY | General | $75,000 |
| Project Healthy Minds Corporation Kansas City, MO | General | $50,000 |
| Rockefeller University New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,174,956 | $4,042,981 | $3,087,392 | $2,200,000 | 13 | $2,853,771 | $3,870,860 | $2,913,360 |
| 2024 | $36,186,472 | $2,203,683 | $3,315,885 | $2,500,000 | 13 | $3,090,453 | $1,948,928 | $2,661,722 |
| 2023 | $37,282,713 | $3,316,371 | $2,786,569 | $2,000,000 | 12 | $2,581,852 | $3,058,083 | $2,441,525 |
| 2022 | $36,608,518 | $3,106,044 | $2,963,109 | $2,000,000 | 12 | $2,642,301 | $2,883,004 | $2,745,048 |
| 2021 | $36,285,386 | $5,321,860 | $2,868,022 | $2,048,866 | 12 | — | $5,046,136 | $2,486,562 |
| 2020 | $33,416,237 | $3,211,982 | $5,957,487 | $4,990,000 | 12 | — | $2,960,413 | $2,305,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009 reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust’s stated educational purpose is to educate the public about Hans Hofmann’s art through exhibitions, publications, and educational activities and programs. Its charitable purpose is to assist people, particularly children, who because of physical, mental, emotional, or other reasons are not part of the mainstream of society. The Trust says this purpose is carried out in part through support to the Association of German Dioceses, which selects programs it supports in Germany.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate some of the kinds of organizations receiving support. Fountain House says it works to help people most impacted by serious mental illness lead connected and healthy lives. The Center for Family Representation says it provides free, holistic legal and social-work representation to defend the rights of parents and youth. Metrolina Association for the Blind says it works to reduce challenges experienced by people living with blindness or visual impairment. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Trust reported 13 grants totaling $2,200,000. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $1,100,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest reported grant was $1,100,000 to Verband der Dioezesen for program support. Other large grants included $200,000 to Fountain House, $175,000 to Leviticus 2523 Alternate Fund, $150,000 to the Center for Family Representation, and $125,000 to the Center for Urban Community Services. The listed purposes for these four grants were general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Trust states that it is managed and administered by corporate Trustee JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and individual Trustee Patricia A. Gallagher. Patricia A. Gallagher, Esq. is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009 is led by Patricia A. Gallagher Esq., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia A. Gallagher Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$180K (2020) → $49K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (2020–2021) — Co-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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $49K, to Patricia a Gallagher ESQ (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009
How much does Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009 give each year?
Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009 gave $2.2M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 13 grants.
What is Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009's typical grant size?
Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $169,231, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009 give grants?
Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009 give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009's largest grantees?
Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009's largest 2025 grantees include Verband Der Dioezesen ($1,100,000), Fountain House Inc ($200,000) and Leviticus 2523 Alternate Fund Inc ($175,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009?
Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009 reported $37.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (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 Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009 fund?
The Trust’s stated educational purpose is to educate the public about Hans Hofmann’s art through exhibitions, publications, and educational activities and programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009?
The Trust does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009's EIN?
Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7102172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Renate Hans & Maria Hofmann Tr XXXXX9009 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 2020–2025
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