The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc
The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including scholarships for students and a charitable donation to a dog rescue organization.
The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc at a glance
In short: The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc gave $1.1M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $82K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,067,265
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $82,097
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $10,646,995
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (34% 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 Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 560 Chews Landing Rd, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Phone: (856) 979-3461
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Big & Small Dog Ranch Rescue ($175K). Together the top 9 received $754K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($313,566), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 61 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as New Jersey 34%, Pennsylvania 32%, Florida 16%, South Carolina 13%, and California 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 197% 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $398K (2021) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big & Small Dog Ranch Rescue Loxahatchee Groves, FL | Charitable Donation | $175,000 |
| VFMA Foundation Wayne, PA | Scholarships | $150,000 |
| Ashley Hall Foundation Charleston, SC | Scholarships | $133,474 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $313,566 |
| Catholic Partnerships Schools Camden, NJ | Scholarships | $85,000 |
| Gesu School Philadelphia, PA | Scholarships | $70,000 |
| Urbanpromise Ministries Camden, NJ | Scholarships | $52,500 |
| Christ the King Regional School Haddonfield, NJ | Scholarships | $44,450 |
| Independence Mission Schools Wayne, PA | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| The Little Flower High School Philadelphia, PA | Scholarships | $13,275 |
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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 | $10,646,995 | $469,540 | $1,292,957 | $1,067,265 | 13 | $1,136,122 | $383,774 | $575,479 |
| 2024 | $11,470,412 | $128,915 | $1,119,535 | $949,686 | 13 | $1,012,168 | $379,206 | $598,881 |
| 2023 | $12,461,032 | $-998,393 | $807,311 | $768,586 | 12 | $783,269 | $363,277 | $596,632 |
| 2022 | $14,266,736 | $581,016 | $1,056,914 | $985,195 | 12 | $1,009,605 | $454,686 | $709,230 |
| 2021 | $14,742,634 | $1,202,825 | $433,686 | $397,525 | 11 | — | $1,188,162 | $690,289 |
| 2020 | $14,858,297 | $106,985 | $779,969 | $761,213 | 13 | — | $358,350 | $720,836 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $575K 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 included scholarship support for schools and other education-related organizations, as well as a charitable donation to Big & Small Dog Ranch Rescue.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Ashley Hall Foundation says it is committed to educating women to be independent and ethically responsible. An individual recipient Montessori School says its programs address children’s developmental needs from early childhood through adolescence and include academics, arts, athletics, and religious instruction. UrbanPromise Ministries says it equips Camden children and teens for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth, and Christian leadership. Independence Mission Schools says it provides affordable Catholic education to children of all faiths in underserved urban neighborhoods.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,067,265. Grant amounts ranged from $13,275 to $175,000, with a median of $70,000.
Among its 2025 grants were $175,000 to Big & Small Dog Ranch Rescue, $150,000 to VFMA Foundation for scholarships, $133,474 to Ashley Hall Foundation for scholarships, $115,342 to an individual recipient High School for scholarships, and $85,000 to Catholic Partnerships Schools for scholarships. Other recipients included an individual recipient High School ($72,974), Gesu School ($70,000), an individual recipient Montessori School ($63,750), an individual recipient High School ($61,500), UrbanPromise Ministries ($52,500), Christ the King Regional School ($44,450), and Independence Mission Schools ($30,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and trustees listed on the 2025 filing are Richard A. Hocker, trustee; Marcia Hocker, trustee; Kirsten A. Hocker, president; John J. Gallagher Jr., trustee; and Anne Hartman, trustee.
The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc is led by Kirsten A. Hocker, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kirsten A. Hocker
President
Trustee & President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$140K (2024) → $150K (2025)
John J. Gallagher Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marcia A. Hocker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard A. Hocker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Hartman
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kimberley Hocker (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Anna McGoldrick (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph McDonnell (2020–2021) — Executive Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $150K, to Kirsten a Hocker (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc
How much does The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc give each year?
The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc gave $1.1M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $950K across 13 grants.
What is The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc's typical grant size?
The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc's median grant in 2025 was $70,000, and its average grant was $82,097, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc give grants?
The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc's top state is New Jersey, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (32%) and Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wayne, PA (2 grants), Camden, NJ (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (12 grants).
Who are The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc's largest grantees?
The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc's largest 2025 grantees include Big & Small Dog Ranch Rescue ($175,000), VFMA Foundation ($150,000) and Ashley Hall Foundation ($133,474), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($313,566), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc?
The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $575K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarship support for schools and other education-related organizations, as well as a charitable donation to Big & Small Dog Ranch Rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc?
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc's EIN?
The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1991591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Ethel Mae Hocker Foundationinc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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