The Hofshi Foundation
The Hofshi Foundation is a private foundation based in Fallbrook, California. Its 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $30,379 to charitable organizations.
The Hofshi Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hofshi Foundation gave $30K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state District of Columbia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,379
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- Average grant
- $1,599
- Median grant
- $1,401
- Total assets
- $1,066,301
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hofshi 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: 1093 Hillcrest View Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Phone: (760) 805-4247
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hofshi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aclj - American Center for Law Just ($3K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to recipients in the District of Columbia and Virginia, at 19% each, followed by Texas at 13%, California at 9%, and Colorado at 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hofshi Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 19 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $30K (2024) to $48K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aclj - American Center for Law Just Washington, DC | General Ops | $3,210 |
| CBN -Christian Broadcasting Network Virginia Beach, VA | General Ops | $2,950 |
| Judicial Watch 3 Washington, DC | General Ops | $2,600 |
| Christ for all Nations Orlando, FL | General Operations | $1,900 |
| Pacific Justice Institute Sacramento, CA | General Ops | $1,800 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Ops | $1,500 |
| Thomas More Society Chicago, IL | General Operations | $1,499 |
| Intercessors for America Purcellville, VA | General Ops | $1,450 |
| One for Israel Colleyville, TX | General Ops - BT | $1,450 |
| Lou Engle Ministries Colorado Springs, CO | General Ops | $1,401 |
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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 | $1,066,301 | $241 | $53,459 | $30,379 | 19 | $53,437 | $241 | $53,823 |
| 2023 | — | $1,517 | — | — | — | — | $1,517 | — |
| 2022 | $1,163,056 | $150 | $55,446 | $35,189 | 38 | $47,946 | $150 | $7,054 |
| 2021 | $1,218,352 | $111 | $51,477 | $35,002 | 33 | — | $111 | $61,268 |
| 2020 | $1,269,715 | $20,906 | $54,627 | $47,615 | 47 | — | $306 | $63,436 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hofshi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for religious organizations and organizations working in areas such as civil liberties, legal advocacy, humanitarian aid, anti-trafficking, and children’s medical care. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Christ for All Nations describes its work as supporting Christian evangelism. Pacific Justice Institute says it defends religious freedom, parental rights, and other civil liberties. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Shared Hope International says it works to prevent and eradicate sex trafficking and slavery, while CURE International describes providing surgical care for children with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $30,379 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $1,025 to $3,210, with a median grant of $1,401.
Among its largest reported grants were $3,210 to ACLJ - American Center for Law Just, $2,950 to CBN - Christian Broadcasting Network, and $2,600 to Judicial Watch 3. Other grants included $1,900 to Christ for All Nations, $1,800 to Pacific Justice Institute, $1,500 to Samaritan’s Purse, $1,499 to Thomas More Society, $1,450 each to Intercessors for America and One for Israel, and $1,401 to Lou Engle Ministries. The listed purposes were generally “General Ops” or “General Operations.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Reuben Hofshi as president; Jeannine Hofshi as secretary and CFO; and Shanti Hofshi and Eli Hofshi as directors.
The Hofshi Foundation is led by Reuben Hofshi, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Reuben Hofshi
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shanti Hofshi
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Eli Hofshi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeannine Hofshi
Secretary & CFO
Secretary → Secretary & CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Shanti Hofshi (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Hofshi Foundation
How much does The Hofshi Foundation give each year?
The Hofshi Foundation gave $30K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Hofshi Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hofshi Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,401, and its average grant was $1,599, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hofshi Foundation give grants?
The Hofshi Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (19%) and Texas (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Hofshi Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hofshi Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hofshi Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hofshi Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Aclj - American Center for Law Just ($3,210), CBN -Christian Broadcasting Network ($2,950) and Judicial Watch 3 ($2,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hofshi Foundation?
The Hofshi Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (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 Hofshi Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for religious organizations and organizations working in areas such as civil liberties, legal advocacy, humanitarian aid, anti-trafficking, and children’s medical care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hofshi 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 Hofshi Foundation's EIN?
The Hofshi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0938815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hofshi 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 October 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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Grantable. (2026). The Hofshi Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hofshi-foundation-morg_eda4ac3ab36e45d5beeb3d4fcba8962d
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