The Hoak Foundation
The Hoak Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations, including schools, universities, and other nonprofit organizations.
The Hoak Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hoak Foundation gave $1.3M across 63 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Connecticut. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,252,720
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 63
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,884
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $12,485,994
- +12.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (6 of 62, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hoak 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: 3963 Maple Avenue 450, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (972) 960-4802
Website: https://www.hoakfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hoak Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yale University ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
356 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 351 grants of 356 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Connecticut recipients accounted for 80% of grant dollars, and Texas recipients accounted for 12%. Utah and Virginia each accounted for 2%, and California accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hoak Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 62 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 229% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $285K (2020) to $1.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 63 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Alumni Fund and Yale Golf Association | $1,002,000 |
| St Mark's School of Texas Dallas, TX | Athletic Complex and Annual Fund | $51,500 |
| Hockaday School Dallas, TX | Athletic and Wellness Project | $40,000 |
| The Madeleine Choir School Salt Lake City, UT | General Fund | $26,000 |
| Hockaday School Dallas, TX | General Fund | $12,500 |
| Collegiate School Richmond, VA | General Fund | $11,000 |
| Lamplighter School Dallas, TX | General Fund | $11,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church Dallas, TX | HP Stewardship, the Grove | $5,400 |
| Aspire Dallas, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,485,994 | $1,482,990 | $1,364,447 | $1,252,720 | 63 | $1,257,090 | $346,197 | $545,988 |
| 2023 | $11,081,338 | $1,422,861 | $1,380,527 | $1,287,400 | 71 | $1,291,686 | $279,164 | $483,150 |
| 2022 | $9,688,861 | $2,301,271 | $502,787 | $442,650 | 80 | $446,048 | $758,487 | $449,429 |
| 2021 | $10,286,998 | $2,771,450 | $424,722 | $380,550 | 75 | $383,955 | $1,244,093 | $357,565 |
| 2020 | $6,581,321 | $506,729 | $334,389 | $285,250 | 67 | — | $364,723 | $288,702 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hoak Foundation reported a distributable amount of $546K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for educational institutions, among other organizations. For example, St. Mark’s School of Texas describes its mission as providing boys in grades 1 through 12 with a well-rounded physical, intellectual, and spiritual education. Hockaday School says it develops girls into resilient, confident women educated and inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact. Other 2024 recipients include health-related foundations, a military and veterans support organization, and a church.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 63 grants totaling $1,252,720. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $1,002,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant was $1,002,000 to Yale University for its alumni fund and the Yale Golf Association. Other large grants included $51,500 to St. Mark’s School of Texas for its athletic complex and annual fund, and $40,000 to Hockaday School for its athletic and wellness project.
Other recipients included the Madeleine Choir School, which received $26,000 for its general fund; Collegiate School, which received $11,000 for its general fund; and Lamplighter School, which received $11,000 for its general fund. Montage Health Foundation received $5,000 for its general fund. The foundation also gave $2,500 to Wake Forest University and $2,000 to Southern Methodist University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James M. Hoak as president and trustee, Nancy J. Hoak and Kathleen Hoak Power as vice presidents and trustees, and Kelly Slayton as secretary and treasurer.
The Hoak Foundation is led by James M. Hoak, President & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James M. Hoak
President & Trustee
President & Executive Director → President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Hoak Power
Vice President & Trustee
Vice President → Vice President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy J. Hoak
Vice President & Trustee
Vice President → Vice President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Slayton
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hoak Foundation
How much does The Hoak Foundation give each year?
The Hoak Foundation gave $1.3M across 63 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 71 grants.
What is The Hoak Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hoak Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $19,884, across 63 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hoak Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Hoak Foundation give grants?
The Hoak Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (24 grants), Richmond, VA (6 grants), Monterey, CA (4 grants) and Pebble Beach, CA (3 grants).
Does The Hoak Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Hoak Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (52 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hoak Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hoak Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yale University ($1,002,000), Hockaday School ($52,500 across 2 grants) and St Mark's School of Texas ($51,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hoak Foundation?
The Hoak Foundation reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $546K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hoak Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for educational institutions, among other organizations. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hoak 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 Hoak Foundation's EIN?
The Hoak Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2357697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hoak 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hoak Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hoak-foundation-morg_cf7b6dcbf53a40f5884c83834ff99f04
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