The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Easton, MD EIN: 20-1665738

The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Easton, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $729K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $124K. Net investment income was $25K.

Key facts about The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc

EIN: 20-1665738
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $124,000
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $41,333
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $729,033
Primary geography: Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Maryland (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Easton, MD (3 grants). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).

How The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 336% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$729K

-11.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$124K

+125.5% YoY

Grant Count

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$41K

+200.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $124K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida Indiana Maryland New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

EastonEvansvilleForest HillPhiladelphiaRestonVero BeachYorktown Heights

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$729,033	$827,475	$897,835
Revenue	$37,918	$-2,029	$-20,915
Expenses	$136,577	$68,414	$145,949
Qualifying Distributions	$124,000	$55,000	$132,145
Net Investment Income	$25,439	$13,346	$4,273
Distributable Amount	$36,854	$40,151	$46,743

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

23 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Saints Peter and Paul School ($114,000 across 2 grants), Talbot Hospice ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL SCHOOL Easton, MD	CHARITABLE	$104,000
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL SCHOOL Easton, MD	CHARITABLE	$10,000
TALBOT HOSPICE Easton, MD	CHARITABLE	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Wayne T Hockmeyer	President/Treasurer	1	—
John T Hockmeyer	Secretary	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc?

The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Easton, MD. It holds $729K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc holds $729K in total assets with $38K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $124K in 2024.

Where does The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc operate?

The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Indiana, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.

What size grants does The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $124K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Hockmeyer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $37K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.