The Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation
The Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 1999 and based in Fort Worth, Texas. The foundation was created by Marilyn Brachman Hoffman to further her vision of a better world, with particular emphasis on environmental preservation, vulnerable populations, and medical care. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and manages approximately $47.5 million in assets.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$47.6M
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+41.0% YoY
Grant Count
19
+26.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$112K
+11.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking is significantly influenced by founder Marilyn Brachman Hoffman's life experience and scholarly work. Ms. Hoffman developed multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)—a condition she studied deeply as both a scholar and scientist—and coined the term "Delta" to signify health changes following toxic exposure.
The foundation funds projects in the following priority areas:
- Environmental Preservation: Parks and air quality (both indoor and outdoor)
- Medical Care and Research: Vulnerable populations' access to medical care and the patient experience of medical care
- Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Research and Education: Efforts to educate and inform physicians, scientists, and the public about MCS, including research into MCS pathophysiology and biomechanisms
- Hunger Relief and Homelessness: Feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless, particularly in Fort Worth
- Civil Liberties: Support for civil liberties initiatives
- Public Broadcasting: Appreciation and support for public broadcasting
Grantmaking
The foundation operates two primary funding streams:
Grant Range
$50,000
How to Apply
Letter of Intent opens annually
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has a primary geographic focus on Fort Worth, Texas and the surrounding region, with national reach for multiple chemical sensitivity research initiatives. Grantmaking extends to California, Rhode Island, and other states for research and specialized programs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023-2024:
- Total Assets: $47.5 million
- Total Revenue (2023): $1.82 million
- Total Expenses (2023): $2.68 million
- Total Giving (2024): $3.1 million in distributions
- Total Liabilities (2023): $1,860
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since May 1999 (EIN: 75-2761459)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $47,569,139 | $47,530,686 | $48,508,719 |
| Revenue | $3,885,869 | $1,815,773 | $1,456,469 |
| Expenses | $3,627,568 | $2,681,617 | $2,454,710 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,109,212 | $2,177,759 | $1,966,396 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,295,544 | $1,194,486 | $1,215,026 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,720,097 | $3,271,899 | $3,274,798 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Thomas Cantrill: Director/President (3 hours/week, $112,000 compensation)
- Dennis R Opitz: Director/Vice President/Treasurer (9 hours/week, $145,000 compensation)
- Mary Jalonick: Director/Vice President/Secretary (7 hours/week, $106,000 compensation)
- Nancy Jones: Director/Vice President (8 hours/week, $108,000 compensation)
- Tatjana Walker: Executive Director (41 hours/week, $188,000 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Contact Information
- Website: mbhoffman.org
- Address: 3949 Stonehenge Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76109-3415
- Phone: 817-915-1597
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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