The Hoffman Family Foundation
The Hoffman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lancaster, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $826K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $203K.
The Hoffman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hoffman Family Foundation gave $33K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,000
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,250
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $826,150
- +28.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Hoffman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eichelberger Performing Arts Center ($14K). Together the top 4 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Hoffman Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). 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
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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $35K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eichelberger Performing Arts Center Hanover, PA | Maintenance & Restoration Fund | $14,000 |
| Mount Olivet Cemetery Assoc Inc Hanover, PA | Road Repair Fund | $10,000 |
| Shining Stars Therapeutic Ministr Gettysburg, PA | Capital Campaign | $6,000 |
| Homewood Foundation Williamsport, MD | PC Cultural Arts & Wellness Center | $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 | $826,150 | $278,147 | $41,696 | $33,000 | 4 | $34,806 | $203,122 | $39,604 |
| 2024 | $641,938 | $112,479 | $38,790 | $31,000 | 4 | $31,403 | $11,112 | $33,679 |
| 2023 | $568,247 | $13,595 | $42,073 | $35,000 | 4 | $35,375 | $8,947 | $30,938 |
| 2022 | $596,725 | $52,550 | $40,376 | $30,000 | 4 | $30,325 | $44,853 | $35,324 |
| 2021 | $584,551 | $194,816 | $33,848 | $25,500 | 4 | — | $107,596 | $30,862 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hoffman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hoffman Family Foundation is led by Andrew D. Hoffman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew D. Hoffman
President
Director & President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara A. Little
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Hoffman
Secretary
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William D. Hoffman
Vice President
Director & Vice President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Family Foundation
How much does The Hoffman Family Foundation give each year?
The Hoffman Family Foundation gave $33K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 4 grants.
What is The Hoffman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hoffman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $8,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hoffman Family Foundation give grants?
The Hoffman Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hanover, PA (2 grants).
Does The Hoffman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Hoffman Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Hoffman Family Foundation?
The Hoffman Family Foundation reported $826K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (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 is The Hoffman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hoffman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1440056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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