The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation
The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, including schools, colleges, music programs, health institutions, and local human-service organizations.
The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation gave $77K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New Mexico. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,000
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,638
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $803,271
- -4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (4 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 406 Botulph Lane Suite 1, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 988-8801
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was George School ($13K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 222 grants of 222 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were in New Mexico (21%), Pennsylvania (20%), New York (19%), Vermont (16%), and Massachusetts (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 47 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2021) to $77K (2025). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George School Newton, PA | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| Putney School Putney, VT | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| Berklee College of Music Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| De La Salle Academy New York, NY | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Kinhaven Music School Maplewood, NJ | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| NYU Langone Health New York, NY | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Oliver Scholars Program New York, NY | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Stephen Gaynor School New York, NY | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $803,271 | $51,643 | $84,362 | $77,000 | 47 | $77,000 | $51,293 | $87,752 |
| 2024 | $836,945 | $48,586 | $68,226 | $67,000 | 45 | $67,000 | $48,586 | $75,705 |
| 2023 | $855,630 | $152,566 | $66,197 | $62,000 | 46 | $62,000 | $47,461 | $68,231 |
| 2022 | $769,467 | $231,453 | $48,207 | $46,500 | 42 | $46,500 | $27,336 | $62,812 |
| 2021 | $587,765 | $26,345 | $43,349 | $39,200 | 42 | — | $21,777 | $49,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K 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
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grant recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supports. For example, Putney School says it is committed to developing students’ intellectual, artistic, and physical potential; Kinhaven Music School describes its work as music education and participatory music-making; and Kitchen Angels says it provides free meals to homebound Santa Fe residents facing serious health conditions. Stephen Gaynor School says it supports students with learning differences through individualized, evidence-based approaches.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $77,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $12,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $12,500 each to George School in Pennsylvania and Putney School in Vermont, both for general operating support. Other grants included $3,000 each to Berklee College of Music, Brandeis University, De La Salle Academy, Kinhaven Music School, NYU Langone Health, Oliver Scholars Program, Stephen Gaynor School, and the University of Pennsylvania. Kitchen Angels in Santa Fe received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Hoffman and Annabelle Hoffman as co-trustees.
The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Annabelle Hoffman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hoffman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maya Hoffman (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation
How much does The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation gave $77K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 45 grants.
What is The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,638, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation's top state is New Mexico, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (20%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (19 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include George School ($12,500), Putney School ($12,500) and Berklee College of Music ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation?
The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation reported $803K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grant recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0461725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Hoffman-Bravy Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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