The Hooker Family Foundation
The Hooker Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $393K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Hooker Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hooker Family Foundation gave $29K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,189
- +35.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,243
- +50.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $392,571
- +104.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (51% 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 Hooker Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Arkansas Business School ($10K). Together the top 9 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hooker Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 171% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2024) to $29K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Business School Fayetteville, AR | General support | $10,000 |
| K-9s For Warriors Ponte Verda, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation Fayetteville, AR | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerville, TX | General support | $3,000 |
| St Pauls Methodist Church Las Cruces, NM | General support | $2,500 |
| Gruver Farm Scholarship Foundation Gruver, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Texas Search and Rescue Wimberley, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Lincoln County Ruidoso, NM | General support | $1,000 |
| Isner Family Foundation Dallas, TX | General support | $689 |
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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 | $392,571 | $232,918 | $32,463 | $29,189 | 9 | $29,189 | $2,158 | $17,027 |
| 2024 | $192,116 | $217,291 | $25,175 | $21,600 | 10 | $21,600 | $2,573 | $7,506 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hooker Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hooker Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David S. Hooker
Manager
Director → President, 2024
President → Manager, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Traci C. Hooker
Manager
Director → Manager, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Austin R. Hooker (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Ryan D. Hooker (2023–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Hooker Family Foundation
How much does The Hooker Family Foundation give each year?
The Hooker Family Foundation gave $29K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 10 grants.
What is The Hooker Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hooker Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,243, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hooker Family Foundation give grants?
The Hooker Family Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (19%) and Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fayetteville, AR (2 grants).
Does The Hooker Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hooker Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hooker Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hooker Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Arkansas Business School ($10,000), K-9s For Warriors ($5,000) and University of Arkansas Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hooker Family Foundation?
The Hooker Family Foundation reported $393K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Hooker Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hooker Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2147689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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