The Hoolie Fund Inc
The Hoolie Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Hopewell Junction, New York. Its filings describe grants to individuals to help cover the cost of post-secondary studies.
The Hoolie Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Hoolie Fund Inc gave $208K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $207,574
- +18.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,884
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,094,117
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (37% 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 Hoolie Fund Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants must submit a completed application, a college letter of acceptance, a school transcript, and a brief essay. Awards cannot exceed $10,000 per semester for each student or applicant.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing says applications must be submitted before or shortly after each semester begins. It does not provide a calendar date.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing says applications must be submitted before or shortly after each semester begins.
- Contact
Application contact: Lina Anderson
Mailing address: 46 Foster Road Suite 6, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Phone: (845) 227-6869
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hoolie Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (37%), New York (25%), Georgia (24%), Tennessee (11%), and Connecticut (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hoolie Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 220% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2020) to $208K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $207,574 |
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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 | $2,094,117 | $196,272 | $224,911 | $207,574 | 21 | $211,272 | $185,808 | $96,098 |
| 2024 | $2,143,416 | $161,881 | $192,741 | $175,452 | 20 | $178,925 | $151,797 | — |
| 2023 | $1,864,517 | $271,594 | $160,274 | $138,665 | 15 | $145,572 | $258,542 | $80,736 |
| 2022 | $1,865,123 | $56,126 | $165,135 | $147,833 | 15 | $151,354 | $53,025 | — |
| 2021 | $2,247,881 | $180,718 | $142,096 | $124,178 | 13 | — | $169,057 | — |
| 2020 | $2,024,507 | $83,064 | $96,950 | $88,600 | 12 | — | $77,032 | $82,542 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hoolie Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $207,574. Grants ranged from $1,792 to $21,000, with a median of $10,000. The listed grants were to individual recipients for financial assistance with post-secondary school studies. Three of the largest grants were $21,000 each; other listed awards ranged from $8,261 to $17,365.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patrick Gmerek as president, Lina Anderson as treasurer, Christopher Wilson as vice president and secretary, and Gerry Lambo and Jim Chase as directors.
The Hoolie Fund Inc is led by Patrick Gmerek, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick Gmerek
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerry Lambo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Chase
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Wilson
V.p. & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lina Anderson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hoolie Fund Inc
How much does The Hoolie Fund Inc give each year?
The Hoolie Fund Inc gave $208K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $175K across 20 grants.
What is The Hoolie Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Hoolie Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,884, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hoolie Fund Inc give grants?
The Hoolie Fund Inc's top state is Ohio, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Georgia (24%).
Does The Hoolie Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Hoolie Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial assistancefor post-secondaryschool studies." (21 grants).
How large is The Hoolie Fund Inc?
The Hoolie Fund Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Hoolie Fund Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hoolie Fund Inc's EIN?
The Hoolie Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1700548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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