The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation
The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing lists $425,000 in grants to charitable organizations, including religious, educational, community, and care organizations.
The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation gave $425K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $425,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- Average grant
- $28,333
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $9,832,270
- +68.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 228 Washington Ave Unit 8, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (312) 209-1807
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Billie and Fran Hoffman Charitable Fund ($50K). Together the top 10 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Florida (26%), California (24%), Wisconsin (18%), Indiana (16%), and Illinois (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Billie and Fran Hoffman Charitable Fund St Petersburg, FL | Charitable Giving | $50,000 |
| Prager University Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Crown Point Community Foundation Crown Point, IN | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| St Leo the Great Parish Bonita Springs, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| St Marys Home for the Aged Manitowoc, WI | Charitable | $35,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Parish Watervliet, MI | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Manitowoc Public Schools Foundation Manitowoc, WI | Charitable | $22,500 |
| Roncalli Catholic Schools Manitowoc, WI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Crown Point High School Alumni Association Crown Point, IN | Charitable | $20,000 |
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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 | $9,832,270 | $5,270,968 | $605,970 | $425,000 | 15 | $425,000 | $167,607 | $286,470 |
| 2024 | $5,835,551 | $5,866,940 | $3,306 | — | — | — | $54,566 | $31,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $286K 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’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Prager University Foundation describes its mission as promoting American and Judeo-Christian values through digital media; Crown Point Community Foundation says it seeks to enrich quality of life in Crown Point and South Lake County by inspiring generosity; and St. Mary’s Home for the Aged says it provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and independent living while continuing the healing ministry of Jesus.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $425,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $22,500. Notable recipients included Prager University Foundation ($50,000), Crown Point Community Foundation ($50,000), Mike Rowe Works Foundation ($50,000), St. Leo the Great Parish ($50,000), and St. Mary’s Home for the Aged ($35,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Birringer and Paul Hoffman, deceased, as trustees.
The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation is led by Mark Birringer, Trustee on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Birringer
Trustee
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$83K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul Hoffman (2024–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 4825
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $83K, to Mark Birringer (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation
How much does The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation give each year?
The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation gave $425K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $28,333, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation give grants?
The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation's top state is Florida, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and Wisconsin (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants), Manitowoc, WI (3 grants) and Crown Point, IN (2 grants).
Does The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Billie and Fran Hoffman Charitable Fund ($50,000), Prager University Foundation ($50,000) and Crown Point Community Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation?
The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $425K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $286K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation's EIN?
The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3166966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Billie and Fran Hoffman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-billie-and-fran-hoffman-foundation-morg_b3692e618a3e410da359366fc04830fb
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