Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation
The Robert B & Janet A Hoffman Foundation is a private foundation based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Its 2025 grants supported organizations in Florida, Washington, D.C., New York, and other states, with the largest award going to the Vero Beach Museum of Art.
Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation gave $1.2M across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Florida. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,175,050
- +715.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,758
- +671.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,689,705
- -27.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (13 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5915 Farrington Road Suite 202, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Phone: (919) 422-1550
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vero Beach Museum of Art ($1.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 130 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida accounted for 90% of grant dollars, followed by Washington, D.C. at 5% and New York at 4%. North Carolina and New Jersey each accounted for 0% as reported in the filing. The listed grants included awards to organizations in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, and Orlando, Florida, as well as recipients in Washington, D.C., and Ithaca, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 34 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 487% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 656% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $142K (2023) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $40,000 |
| Patriots for Ukraine Inc Orlando, FL | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $17,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $11,000 |
| Atlantic Classical Orchestra Fort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| United Way of Indian River County Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Patriots for Ukraine Inc Orlando, FL | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $6,000 |
| Superhumans Ukraine Inc Jersey City, NJ | Unrestricted Grant for Donee's Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,689,705 | $180,933 | $1,211,678 | $1,175,050 | 37 | $1,177,935 | $154,620 | $179,546 |
| 2024 | $3,720,450 | $580,524 | $179,653 | $144,050 | 35 | $150,153 | $352,895 | $192,296 |
| 2023 | $3,479,751 | $333,224 | $167,257 | $142,050 | 26 | $142,050 | $133,393 | $173,829 |
| 2022 | $3,427,340 | $280,750 | $225,541 | $200,050 | 16 | $200,050 | $116,545 | $176,524 |
| 2021 | $3,420,878 | $544,887 | $172,398 | $146,300 | 16 | $146,300 | $226,411 | $180,003 |
| 2020 | $3,147,790 | $556,670 | $189,948 | $170,050 | 17 | — | $239,755 | $150,077 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $180K 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 foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 filing describes its grants as unrestricted support for recipients’ exempt purposes, with one listed grant designated for Duke University’s School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy.
Supported organizations describe a range of work. Patriots for Ukraine says it provides humanitarian aid related to the Ukraine crisis, including medical evacuation vehicles and medical supplies. United Way of Indian River County says it funds local programs focused on youth opportunities, community health, and financial security. Atlantic Classical Orchestra describes its work as musical performances and educational programs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $1,175,050. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $1,000,000, and the median grant was $1,000. The largest award was $1,000,000 to Vero Beach Museum of Art. Other notable grants included $50,000 to the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, $40,000 to Cornell University, $17,000 to Patriots for Ukraine, and $10,000 each to Atlantic Classical Orchestra and United Way of Indian River County.
The 2025 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Hoffman and Janet Hoffman as directors.
Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation
How much does Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation give each year?
Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation gave $1.2M across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $144K across 35 grants.
What is Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $31,758, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation give grants?
Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (7 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Orlando, FL (2 grants) and Waynesville, NC (2 grants).
Does Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Vero Beach Museum of Art ($1,010,000 across 2 grants), American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research ($61,000 across 2 grants) and Cornell University ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation?
Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $180K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation's EIN?
Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1798512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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