The Dave Hokin Foundation
The Dave Hokin Foundation is a private foundation based in Darien, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports 24 grants totaling $75,692 to charitable organizations.
The Dave Hokin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dave Hokin Foundation gave $76K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,692
- +53.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,154
- -23.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,850
- Total assets
- $560,282
- -16.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (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.
How to apply to The Dave Hokin 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: Co Century America Llc PO Box, Darien, CT 06820
Phone: (312) 266-1025
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dave Hokin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cancer Research Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (42%), Illinois (40%), New York (10%), Massachusetts (7%), and Idaho (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Dave Hokin Foundation gives
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 697% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 281% 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 $216K (2020). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Research Foundation Chicago, IL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Center on Halsted Chicago, IL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Shakespeare on the Sound Norwalk, CT | General Fund | $9,000 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon School Mount Hermon, MA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Hartsdale, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Open Doors Norwalk, CT | General Fund | $4,000 |
| New Canaan Country School New Canaan, CT | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Horizons at Foote New Haven, CT | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Westport Public Library Westport, CT | General Fund | $2,500 |
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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 | $560,282 | $76,998 | $81,979 | $75,692 | 24 | $79,070 | $76,998 | $28,127 |
| 2024 | $667,638 | $208,987 | $51,256 | $49,400 | 12 | $51,209 | $208,987 | $30,618 |
| 2023 | $877,073 | $3,412 | $1,360 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,312 | $3,412 | $42,588 |
| 2022 | $513,024 | $3,465 | $9,973 | $9,500 | 6 | $9,931 | $3,465 | $42,010 |
| 2021 | $529,084 | $3,055 | $15,525 | $15,250 | 13 | — | $3,055 | $41,982 |
| 2020 | $543,373 | $6,473 | $217,362 | $216,000 | 4 | — | $6,473 | $43,559 |
| 2019 | $756,693 | $11,692 | $88,122 | $88,050 | 22 | — | $11,692 | $54,243 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dave Hokin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K 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 organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes LGBTQ community health and well-being (Center on Halsted), cancer research (Cancer Research Foundation), hunger relief (Greater Chicago Food Depository), free Shakespeare productions and educational outreach (Shakespeare on the Sound), education (Northfield Mount Hermon School), and support for artists and creatives (Fractured Atlas). Other recipients include community organizations, libraries, schools, and youth-serving organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 24 grants totaling $75,692. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $1,850. The largest grants were $10,000 each to Cancer Research Foundation, Greater Chicago Food Depository, and Center on Halsted. Other notable grants included $9,000 to Shakespeare on the Sound; $5,000 each to Northfield Mount Hermon School and Fractured Atlas; and $4,000 to Open Doors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Hokin as president/director, Lauren Hokin as secretary/director, and Amy Hokin as director.
The Dave Hokin Foundation is led by Richard Hokin, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Hokin
President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Hokin
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hokin
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Crystal Denatale (2019–2021) — Secretary & Director
- Former: William J. Hokin (2019–2020) — Treasurer & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Dave Hokin Foundation
How much does The Dave Hokin Foundation give each year?
The Dave Hokin Foundation gave $76K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 12 grants.
What is The Dave Hokin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dave Hokin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,850, and its average grant was $3,154, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dave Hokin Foundation give grants?
The Dave Hokin Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (40%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants), Norwalk, CT (3 grants), Darien, CT (3 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does The Dave Hokin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dave Hokin Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dave Hokin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dave Hokin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cancer Research Foundation ($10,000), Greater Chicago Food Depository ($10,000) and Center on Halsted ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dave Hokin Foundation?
The Dave Hokin Foundation reported $560K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dave Hokin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dave Hokin 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 Dave Hokin Foundation's EIN?
The Dave Hokin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6079161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Dave Hokin 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Dave Hokin Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dave-hokin-foundation-morg_2025efdf0914446391b7dff0ccd47f1e
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