The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc
The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Punta Gorda, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and an individual recipient for purposes including food assistance, after-school programs, medical care, animal welfare, and community creativity.
The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc gave $47K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,439
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,965
- -22.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,875
- Total assets
- $1,155,196
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 24156 Yacht Club Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
Phone: (941) 575-0243
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 7% to recipients in Kentucky. The foundation is based in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 120% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2020) to $53K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 16 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $47,439 |
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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 | $1,155,196 | $149,052 | $72,740 | $47,439 | 16 | $66,242 | $28,965 | — |
| 2023 | $1,078,884 | $57,359 | $80,516 | $49,765 | 13 | $73,388 | $33,106 | $61,258 |
| 2022 | $1,239,240 | $66,119 | $90,167 | $53,435 | 11 | $72,800 | $7,382 | $67,650 |
| 2021 | $1,312,927 | $192,586 | $77,414 | $41,200 | 11 | $60,537 | $7,879 | $70,235 |
| 2020 | $1,175,405 | $148,618 | $72,747 | $41,172 | 10 | — | $5,395 | $58,131 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations and activities addressing food insecurity, youth programs, medical services for people in need, animal welfare and care, suicide prevention, and community creativity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $47,439. Grant amounts ranged from $60 to $15,000, with a median of $1,875.
The largest reported grants included $15,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank to provide food for hungry people in southwest Florida; $7,000 to Boys & Girls Club to provide after-school programs; $5,850 to Virginia B. Andes Clinic to provide medical services for people in need; and $4,000 to Animal Welfare League to provide welfare for homeless animals. Other grants included $3,250 to Ya Ya Girls Backpack for Kids for assistance for children in need, $2,500 to Peace River Botanical Sculpture Garden to inspire creativity through the community, and $1,500 to Fred Lang Foundation for suicide education, prevention, and intervention programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diane Hoffer as President, Erik Hoffer as Secretary/Treasurer, and Kelly Atherstone as Vice President.
The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc is led by Diane Hoffer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Hoffer
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Hoffer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Atherstone
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Hoffer Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc gave $47K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 13 grants.
What is The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,875, and its average grant was $2,965, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (7%).
Does The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Medical Care for Animals" (6 grants).
How large is The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc?
The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $149K.
What does The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations and activities addressing food insecurity, youth programs, medical services for people in need, animal welfare and care, suicide prevention, and community creativity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1719943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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