The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation
The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California. Formed by Helen Hoag to honor her late husband, Larry, it supports at-risk children and advances children’s health and well-being in Southern California, with grantmaking that includes education, medical research, and youth development.
The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation at a glance
In short: The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation gave $6.2M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $128K), mostly in California. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,154,390
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $128,216
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $112,725,606
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (99% 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 Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website describes a process in which an applicant submits an online Letter of Inquiry on the approved form; if approved, the applicant is invited to submit a complete online grant application within the authorized period. Eligible applicants must be public charities organized under IRC section 501(c)(3), qualified under IRC section 170(b)(1)(A), and operating for at least two full fiscal years. Applicants must provide services in states or communities where Board members live, work, or have personal involvement. The Board may set conditions that must be met before a subsequent fiscal-year distribution.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation anticipates approving grant requests twice per year; it directs applicants to check its website for application deadlines.
- Deadline
- The foundation anticipates approving grant requests twice per year; it directs applicants to check its website for…
- Contact
Mailing address: 192 Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803
Phone: (562) 598-3351
Website: https://larryandhelenhoagfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Orange County Music & Dance ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
269 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 269 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic focus is Southern California. Its grant criteria require applicants to serve states or communities where members of the Board live, work, or have personal involvement. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 1% to Virginia, and less than 1% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 48 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $137K; repeat grants $127K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). 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 $4.0M (2020) to $6.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $6.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Music & Dance Irvine, CA | Community Programs | $1,432,253 |
| The Molina Foundation Los Alamitos, CA | Community Programs | $400,000 |
| Olive Crest Santa Ana, CA | Community Programs | $333,333 |
| YMCA of La (Downey) Downey, CA | Community Programs | $333,333 |
| High School Inc Santa Ana, CA | Community Programs | $333,333 |
| Samueli Academy Santa Ana, CA | Community Programs | $333,333 |
| Workshops for Warriors Inc San Diego, CA | Community Programs | $281,436 |
| Scholarship Prep Community Foundatin Orange, CA | Community Programs | $240,000 |
| Pretend Citythe Children's Museum of Orange County Irvine, CA | Community Programs | $191,666 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Orange County & Inland Empire Tustin, CA | Community Programs | $150,000 |
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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 | $112,725,606 | $12,044,508 | $10,966,483 | $6,154,390 | 48 | $6,244,906 | $10,678,109 | $6,284,837 |
| 2023 | $108,776,245 | $7,267,338 | $7,276,653 | $5,865,967 | 47 | $5,957,531 | $5,947,846 | $5,982,896 |
| 2022 | $102,881,139 | $6,237,637 | $9,870,883 | $6,399,963 | 63 | $6,650,599 | $4,758,141 | $6,094,407 |
| 2021 | $130,143,918 | $10,196,698 | $7,787,202 | $6,116,572 | 60 | $6,294,232 | $8,479,470 | $6,177,547 |
| 2020 | $122,977,370 | $6,910,746 | $5,549,808 | $4,020,000 | 51 | — | $5,309,246 | $5,530,762 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.3M 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to educate, empower, and create greater opportunity for at-risk children; support medical research, technology, clinical care, and support that improve children’s health and well-being; and consider other compelling purposes that enhance the quality of life for children and families in Southern California.
Its education focus is early and preparatory education, especially preschool through high school for economically disadvantaged children and those affected by physical, mental, or emotional challenges. The foundation describes support for schools and related educational nonprofits, teacher training, innovative learning strategies, equipment, and literacy and mathematics proficiency. It does not provide direct scholarships to students, but says it may work with public charities that provide scholarships on its behalf.
In health and well-being, the foundation considers work addressing life-threatening or long-term physical, developmental, learning, or emotional disabilities affecting children and young adults through age 25. Its stated interests include medical research, potential innovations in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and clinical care, and professional advancement for young scientists and physicians. The website also identifies workforce development and life-skills training for young people among the foundation’s focus areas.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grant recipients. The Molina Foundation describes its mission as reducing disparities in education and health access for children in underserved communities through books and educational materials. Samueli Academy says it provides a supportive learning environment for underserved and foster teens. Olive Crest describes providing safe homes, counseling, and education for children and families in crisis. Workshops for Warriors says it provides hands-on STEM education and advanced-manufacturing training. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
The foundation says grants may be single-year or multi-year and may be renewed at the Board’s discretion. Funds may support programs, research, operations, capital improvements and equipment, or endowment. It prioritizes work that furthers its mission and leverages future impact through creative, innovative, and efficient approaches.
In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $6,154,390. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,432,253, with a median grant of $50,000. Among the largest awards were $1,432,253 to Orange County Music & Dance; $400,000 to The Molina Foundation; $333,333 each to Olive Crest, YMCA of LA (Downey), High School Inc., and Samueli Academy; and $281,436 to Workshops for Warriors Inc. The listed grant purposes were “community programs.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas K. Freeman as president; Robert W. Latimer as secretary/treasurer; and Whit Latimer, Mark Latimer, Dr. Darren Freeman, Brett Freeman, and Dr. Martha Bernadett as directors.
The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation is led by Douglas K. Freeman, President on every filing since 2020; all 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas K. Freeman
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Brett Freeman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Darren Freeman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Mark Latimer
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Martha Bernadett
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Whit Latimer
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Robert W. Latimer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
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 $50K, to Douglas K Freeman (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation
How much does The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation give each year?
The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation gave $6.2M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.9M across 47 grants.
What is The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation's typical grant size?
The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $128,216, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation that year got $137K on average.
Where does The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation give grants?
The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (11 grants), Santa Ana, CA (7 grants), Irvine, CA (4 grants) and Los Alamitos, CA (2 grants).
Does The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Programs" (47 grants).
Who are The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation's largest grantees?
The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Orange County Music & Dance ($1,432,253), The Molina Foundation ($400,000) and Olive Crest ($333,333), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation?
The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation reported $112.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.3M (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 Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to educate, empower, and create greater opportunity for at-risk children; support medical research, technology, clinical care, and support that improve children’s health and well-being; and consider other compelling purposes that enhance the quality of life for children and families in Southern California. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation's EIN?
The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4315096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Larry and Helen Hoag 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 September 2026.
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