The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc
The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in North Bergen, New Jersey. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including congregations, schools, and organizations working in health and human services.
The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc gave $316K across 99 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $315,544
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 99
- -49.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,187
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $54,862
- -248.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (16 of 62, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (78% 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 Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5601 Westside Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047
Phone: (212) 719-1070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YDE School ($39K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
807 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 799 grants of 807 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 21% to recipients in New Jersey. The listed 2024 grants also included small shares reported for Florida and an unidentified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 99 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 62 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $316K (2024) to $846K (2022). In 2024 it made 99 grants totaling $316K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shaare Zion Congregation First Minyan Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $26,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System Crystal Party New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| Sephardic Torah Center Kollel Long Branch, NJ | Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| YDE School Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| YDE School Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $18,000 |
| Share Zion Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $15,242 |
| SBH Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $12,500 |
| Yeshiva Shaare Torah Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $12,000 |
| Yeshiva Shaare Torah Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $12,000 |
| New York Cancer Center Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $8,901 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,862 | $407,350 | $315,544 | $315,544 | 99 | $315,544 | $182 |
| 2023 | $-36,944 | $187,300 | $527,102 | $526,203 | 197 | $526,203 | $3,899 |
| 2022 | $302,858 | $127,701 | $872,607 | $845,553 | 230 | $845,553 | $23,779 |
| 2021 | $1,047,764 | $1,766,499 | $759,968 | $723,918 | 158 | $723,918 | $5,794 |
| 2020 | $41,233 | $528,001 | $491,808 | $490,980 | 123 | — | $1,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $182 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Yeshivat Yagdil Torah describes its mission as providing Jewish and secular education for elementary school-aged children. Chai Lifeline describes itself as a health support network assisting children and families facing illness, crisis, or loss; Bonei Olam describes providing assistance and guidance related to assisted reproductive technology. Other recipients describe work in addiction treatment, secular schooling, and preserving Sephardic history and culture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 99 grants totaling $315,544. Awards ranged from $100 to $26,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants included $26,000 to Shaare Zion Congregation First Minyan, $25,000 each to Mount Sinai Health System Crystal Party and Sephardic Torah Center Kollel, and two grants to YDE School of $20,000 and $18,000. The listed purposes for these largest grants were unrestricted.
Other 2024 recipients included Yeshivat Yagdil Torah ($5,200), Chai Lifeline ($3,600), Bonei Olam ($3,600), Shuvi Nafshi Foundation ($3,600), SAFE Foundation ($3,600), and The Sephardic Heritage Museum ($1,800).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard Hoffman as president, Nathan Hoffman as secretary, Jason Hoffman as treasurer, and David Hoffman as an officer.
The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc is led by Howard Hoffman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard Hoffman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Hoffman
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Hoffman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nathan Hoffman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc
How much does The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc give each year?
The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc gave $316K across 99 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $526K across 197 grants.
What is The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,187, across 99 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc give grants?
The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (61 grants), Newark, NJ (12 grants), New York, NY (10 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (8 grants).
Does The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (99 of 99) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include YDE School ($39,000 across 3 grants), Shaare Zion Congregation First Minyan ($30,658 across 6 grants) and Mount Sinai Health System Crystal Party ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc?
The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc reported $55K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $316K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $182 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Yeshivat Yagdil Torah describes its mission as providing Jewish and secular education for elementary school-aged children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Howard Hoffman & Sons Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0089283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Howard Hoffman & Sons 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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