Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation
The Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including humanitarian aid, animal rescue, wildlife conservation, housing, and environmental protection.
Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation gave $166K across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $166,350
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,466
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,558,683
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (29% 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 Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to submit a letter to Carol Evarts and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Carol Evarts
Mailing address: 5340 N Campbell Av, Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: (520) 577-3585
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brooke USA Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 147 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to New York (29%), Washington, DC (27%), Arizona (13%), Pennsylvania (11%), and Kentucky (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation gives
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 139% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 185% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $166K (2025). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke USA Foundation Lexington, KY | Humanitarian | $15,000 |
| Amnesty International USA New York, NY | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders (MSF) USA New York, NY | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Mennonite Disaster Services Lititz, PA | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee Philadelphia, PA | Humanitarian | $8,000 |
| Unrwa USA National Committee Washington, DC | Humanitarian | $8,000 |
| Unhcr Washington, DC | Humanitarian | $8,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | Humanitarian | $6,000 |
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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 | $1,558,683 | $98,853 | $190,458 | $166,350 | 48 | $180,811 | $8,140 | $97,636 |
| 2024 | $1,650,289 | $10,236 | $123,199 | $83,175 | 42 | $91,442 | $102,775 | $92,375 |
| 2023 | $1,763,252 | $11,973 | $3,445 | $1,000 | 1 | $2,595 | $11,123 | $95,842 |
| 2022 | $1,754,723 | $44,647 | $71,945 | $69,500 | 23 | $71,095 | $43,797 | $100,700 |
| 2021 | $1,782,021 | $14,684 | $71,955 | $79,510 | 33 | — | $13,839 | $106,225 |
| 2020 | $1,839,292 | $30,583 | $78,335 | $76,400 | 30 | — | $29,738 | $100,948 |
| 2019 | $1,887,044 | $46,288 | $99,218 | $96,750 | 37 | — | $45,433 | $109,053 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $98K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, Defenders of Wildlife describes its mission as protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities; Healing Hearts Animal Rescue and Refuge says it provides a safe haven for neglected, abandoned, or abused animals; and Ocean Conservancy says it works to protect the ocean through science, people, and policy.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes building homes with low-income families (Habitat for Humanity), supporting Palestine refugees (UNRWA USA National Committee), and helping wildlife and wild lands thrive in Africa (African Wildlife Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $166,350. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $15,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed awards were $15,000 to Brooke USA Foundation and $10,000 each to Amnesty International USA, Defenders of Wildlife, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) USA, Habitat for Humanity, and Mennonite Disaster Services. Other notable awards included $8,000 each to American Friends Service Committee, UNRWA USA National Committee, and UNHCR.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol Evarts as president and Christopher Maxwell Evarts as vice president/secretary.
Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation is led by Carol Evarts, President on every filing since 2019; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Evarts
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$5K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Christopher Maxwell Evarts
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$5K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $10K, to Carol Evarts (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation
How much does Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation give each year?
Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation gave $166K across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 42 grants.
What is Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,466, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation give grants?
Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation's top state is New York, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (27%) and Arizona (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants), Tuscon, AZ (5 grants) and Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (35 grants) and "Educational" (11 grants).
Who are Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brooke USA Foundation ($15,000), Amnesty International USA ($10,000) and Defenders of Wildlife ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation?
Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation's EIN?
Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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