The Hofmann Family Foundation
The Hofmann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Concord, California. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 grants included support for a health foundation, schools, arts organizations, and community-serving nonprofits.
The Hofmann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hofmann Family Foundation gave $8.7M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $395K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,680,000
- +207.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $394,545
- +123.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $72,500
- Total assets
- $21,930,144
- -24.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 Hofmann Family Foundation
- How to Apply
-
Submit a written request stating the charitable use of funds.
- Contact
Application contact: Brad Whalen
Mailing address: PO Box 907, Concord, CA 94522
Phone: (925) 478-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hofmann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was John Muir Health Foundation ($6.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 70 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The reported shares for Indiana, Virginia, and Hawaii were 1% each; Texas accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hofmann Family Foundation gives
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 297% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 535% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2021) to $8.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $8.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Muir Health Foundation Walnut Creek, CA | General Support | $6,050,000 |
| De La Salle Academy Concord, CA | General Support | $1,100,000 |
| Yellow Roof Foundation Concord, CA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Park Theater Trust Lafayette, CA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Community Youth Center Concord, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | General Support | $100,000 |
| Martis Camp Foundation Truckee, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| The McCallum Theatre Palm Desert, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Order of Malta Oakland Clinic Oakland, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Uc Regents - Berkeley Berkeley, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,930,144 | $2,094,972 | $9,114,054 | $8,680,000 | 22 | $8,685,450 | $1,740,215 | $1,623,470 |
| 2023 | $28,949,226 | $3,109,098 | $3,094,405 | $2,820,000 | 16 | $2,820,000 | $2,975,767 | $1,900,869 |
| 2022 | $28,934,533 | $1,648,652 | $5,766,353 | $5,362,000 | 16 | $5,362,200 | $1,178,691 | $1,740,999 |
| 2021 | $33,052,234 | $1,894,725 | $2,530,220 | $2,188,250 | 15 | $2,189,470 | $1,620,961 | $1,753,724 |
| 2020 | $33,681,985 | $1,657,433 | $2,673,381 | $2,385,740 | 1 | — | $1,411,464 | $1,879,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hofmann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, John Muir Health Foundation describes its role as stewarding philanthropic support for John Muir Health’s programs, services, and facilities. Yellow Roof Foundation says it provides affordable housing opportunities, while Diablo Regional Arts Association says it invests in arts experiences and education. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $8,680,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $6,050,000, with a median of $72,500. The largest grants included $6,050,000 to John Muir Health Foundation, $1,100,000 to De La Salle Academy, $250,000 to Yellow Roof Foundation, and $200,000 to Park Theater Trust. Each was listed for general support.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing describes the application materials as a written request stating the charitable use of funds. It lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lisa A. Hofmann-Morgan as president and Dennis Drew as treasurer/CFO. Directors listed are Martha Jean Hofmann, Vita Sechrest, Steve Gonsalves, and Richard L. Greene, whose service was listed through July 2024.
The Hofmann Family Foundation is led by Lisa A. Hofmann-Morgan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa A. Hofmann-Morgan
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Jean Hofmann
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Greene
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Gonsalves
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vita Sechrest
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Drew
Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2020
4 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 Hofmann Family Foundation
How much does The Hofmann Family Foundation give each year?
The Hofmann Family Foundation gave $8.7M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 16 grants.
What is The Hofmann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hofmann Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $72,500, and its average grant was $394,545, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hofmann Family Foundation give grants?
The Hofmann Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Walnut Creek, CA (3 grants), Concord, CA (3 grants), Oakland, CA (3 grants) and Danville, CA (3 grants).
Does The Hofmann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hofmann Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hofmann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hofmann Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include John Muir Health Foundation ($6,050,000), De La Salle Academy ($1,100,000) and Yellow Roof Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hofmann Family Foundation?
The Hofmann Family Foundation reported $21.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hofmann Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, John Muir Health Foundation describes its role as stewarding philanthropic support for John Muir Health’s programs, services, and facilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hofmann Family Foundation?
Submit a written request stating the charitable use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hofmann Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hofmann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6108897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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