The Hoffman Foundation Inc
The Hoffman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations working in areas including the arts, community food assistance, humanitarian aid, LGBTQ+ support, social services, public broadcasting, and environmental conservation.
The Hoffman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hoffman Foundation Inc gave $14K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,500
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,350
- -64.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $36,371
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Hoffman 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: 2200 Georgetown Drive Suite 401, Sewickley, PA 15143
Phone: (724) 934-5600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hoffman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Theater Arts ($4K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 15% to California, 7% each to Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hoffman Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 145% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 629% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2019) to $14K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Theater Arts Pittsburgh, PA | Student Theater Arts Exploration | $4,000 |
| South Hills Interfaith Movement Bethel Park, PA | Community Food Bank | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Hagerstown, MD | Humanitarian Aid | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Project West Hollywood, CA | LGBTQ+ Support | $1,000 |
| Steel City Arts Institute Pittsburgh, PA | Appreciation of the Arts | $1,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Humanitarian Aid | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Washington, DC | Social Services | $1,000 |
| Wqed Multimedia - PBS Pittsburgh, PA | Support Public Broadcasting | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Environmental Conservation | $1,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Duquesne, PA | Community Food Bank | $1,000 |
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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 | $36,371 | $5,743 | $14,149 | $13,500 | 10 | $13,500 | $5,131 | $2,145 |
| 2024 | $44,777 | $3,334 | $8,176 | $7,500 | 2 | $7,500 | $2,666 | $2,484 |
| 2023 | $49,619 | $422 | $6,191 | $5,500 | 3 | $5,500 | $592 | $2,501 |
| 2022 | $55,409 | $2,846 | $6,320 | $5,500 | 3 | $5,500 | $2,104 | $2,831 |
| 2021 | $58,915 | $6,765 | $5,892 | $5,000 | 3 | $5,000 | $5,923 | $3,602 |
| 2020 | $58,011 | $4,078 | $6,280 | $5,500 | 4 | — | $3,334 | $3,206 |
| 2019 | $60,200 | $2,616 | $4,904 | $4,000 | 3 | — | $1,821 | $3,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hoffman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations addressing a range of purposes. Direct Relief describes its own mission as improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. Other listed grant purposes include student theater arts exploration, community food banks, humanitarian aid, LGBTQ+ support, appreciation of the arts, social services, public broadcasting, and environmental conservation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $13,500 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest grant was $4,000 to Center for Theater Arts in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for student theater arts exploration. Other grants included $1,500 to South Hills Interfaith Movement for a community food bank, and $1,000 each to Doctors Without Borders USA, The Trevor Project, Steel City Arts Institute, Direct Relief, Planned Parenthood Federation, WQED Multimedia - PBS, Nature Conservancy, and Greater Pittsburgh Community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda W Hoffman as secretary/treasurer and Edward B Aufman as manager.
The Hoffman Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward B. Aufman
Manager
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Linda W. Hoffman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Foundation Inc
How much does The Hoffman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hoffman Foundation Inc gave $14K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 2 grants.
What is The Hoffman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hoffman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,350, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hoffman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hoffman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does The Hoffman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Hoffman Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Hoffman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hoffman Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Center for Theater Arts ($4,000), South Hills Interfaith Movement ($1,500) and Doctors Without Borders USA ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hoffman Foundation Inc?
The Hoffman Foundation Inc reported $36K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hoffman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations addressing a range of purposes. Direct Relief describes its own mission as improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies, without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hoffman 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 Hoffman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hoffman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1855299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Hoffman 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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