Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman
Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman is a private foundation based in Skokie, Illinois. Its stated direct charitable activity is “for the welfare of animals military and civil service.”
Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman at a glance
In short: Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman gave $6K across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $138.773), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,106
- +79.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $139
- +51.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $121,581
- +80.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman
- 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: 8320 Lowell Ave, Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: (847) 971-3889
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dav Charitable Service Trust ($500). Together the top 10 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Illinois (21%), the District of Columbia (10%), Kentucky (8%), Virginia (8%), and Maryland (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman gives
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $6K (2025). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dav Charitable Service Trust Erlanger, KY | Donation | $500 |
| Aiken Equine Rescue Aiken, SC | Donation | $200 |
| America's Vet Dogs Smithtown, NY | Donation | $200 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | Donation | $200 |
| Endangered Species Coalition Washington, DC | Donation | $200 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | Donation | $200 |
| K9 Hurricane's Heroes Inc Colorado Springs, CO | Donation | $200 |
| K9S for Warriors Ponte Vedra, FL | Donation | $200 |
| National Anti-Vivisection Society Chicago, IL | Donation | $200 |
| Peta Norfolk, VA | Donation | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,581 | $52,225 | $6,645 | $6,106 | 44 | $6,106 | $287 |
| 2024 | $67,223 | $50,223 | $3,400 | $3,400 | 37 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it makes charitable contributions in support of animal welfare, military and civil service. Its grantees include organizations whose own missions address these areas. For example, K9s for Warriors says it provides trained service dogs to veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. K9 Hurricane’s Heroes says it subsidizes veterinary care for retired law enforcement and military dogs. The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation describes its work as honoring fallen officers and supporting families of officers killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty.
Other 2025 grantees include Tree House Humane Society, which says it works to protect and support cats; the National Anti-Vivisection Society, which says it works to end the exploitation of animals in science; and the Endangered Species Coalition, which says it works to protect endangered species and their habitat.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 44 grants totaling $6,106. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $500, with a median of $100. In 2024, it awarded 37 grants totaling $3,400. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 44 grants totaling $6,106.
The largest listed 2025 grant was $500 to DAV Charitable Service Trust. Listed $200 grants went to Aiken Equine Rescue, America’s VetDogs, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, Endangered Species Coalition, Heifer International, K9 Hurricane’s Heroes, K9s for Warriors, National Anti-Vivisection Society, PETA, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, and The Yard Foundation. Other 2025 grantees described above include Tree House Humane Society and Wounded Warrior Project, each of which received $200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Steven D. Hoffman is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman is led by Steven D. Hoffman, President on filings since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven D. Hoffman
President
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven D. Hoffman Trustee (2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman
How much does Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman give each year?
Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman gave $6K across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 37 grants.
What is Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman's typical grant size?
Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $139, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman give grants?
Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman's top state is Illinois, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and Kentucky (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and Kanab, UT (2 grants).
Does Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (44 grants).
Who are Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman's largest grantees?
Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman's largest 2025 grantees include Dav Charitable Service Trust ($500), Aiken Equine Rescue ($200) and Alley Cat Allies ($200 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman?
Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman reported $122K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $52K.
What does Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman fund?
The foundation states that it makes charitable contributions in support of animal welfare, military and civil service. Its grantees include organizations whose own missions address these areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman?
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 Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman's EIN?
Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1856870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Rita J Manuel S& Steven D Hoffman accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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