The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman
The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman is a private foundation based in East Norwich, New York. In 2025, it awarded grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman at a glance
In short: The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman gave $1.4M across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $68K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,360,000
- +16.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $68,000
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $20,734,125
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (90% 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 Marion & Maximilian Hoffman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 130 6000 Northern Blvd, East Norwich, NY 11732
Phone: (516) 624-4955
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hoffman Center ($700K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 68 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 6% to Missouri, and 4% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman gives
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $856K (2021) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Center East Norwich, NY | General Support | $700,000 |
| The Caumsett Foundation Inc Lloyd Harbor, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Renaissance Rescue Inc Farmington, MO | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| East Norwich Volunteer Fire Company East Norwich, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Wildlife Center of Long Island Huntington, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Splashes of Hope Huntington, NY | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels New York, NY | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Long Island Cares Hauppauge, NY | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,734,125 | $2,151,766 | $1,811,713 | $1,360,000 | 20 | $1,595,010 | $1,946,595 | $1,779,003 |
| 2024 | $20,394,072 | $1,166,740 | $1,625,361 | $1,170,000 | 19 | $1,427,139 | $960,053 | $1,762,329 |
| 2023 | $20,852,693 | $1,016,700 | $1,535,872 | $1,122,000 | 17 | $1,346,767 | $818,260 | $1,418,435 |
| 2022 | $21,371,865 | $1,159,997 | $1,365,675 | $883,000 | 6 | $1,147,395 | $937,393 | $1,420,829 |
| 2021 | $21,577,543 | $912,615 | $1,343,841 | $856,150 | 6 | — | $687,473 | $1,379,314 |
| 2020 | $22,008,769 | $1,355,800 | $1,300,886 | $903,000 | 3 | — | $1,105,430 | $1,327,012 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as community services, health, wildlife, arts, children’s learning, and food assistance. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ missions, not a stated focus of the foundation: Long Island Cares says it works to address hunger and humanitarian needs on Long Island; the Wildlife Center of Long Island describes its work as wildlife education and treatment and rehabilitation; and Splashes of Hope says it uses art to facilitate healing. Other recipients include St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases, and the Long Island Children’s Museum, whose mission centers on children’s wonder, imagination, and exploration.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $1,360,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $700,000, with a median of $30,000.
The largest award was $700,000 to Hoffman Center in East Norwich, New York, for general support. Other notable grants included $100,000 to The Caumsett Foundation; $50,000 each to Renaissance Rescue, East Norwich Volunteer Fire Company, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Wildlife Center of Long Island; and $35,000 each to Splashes of Hope, City Meals on Wheels, and Long Island Cares. Long Island Children’s Museum received $30,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ursula C. Niarakis as president and Margareta Jackel and Lisa A. Lolis as directors.
The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman is led by Ursula C. Niarakis, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ursula C. Niarakis
President
On filings since 2020
$154K (2020) → $154K (2025)
Lisa A. Lolis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margareta Jackel
Director
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $154K, to Ursula C Niarakis (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman
How much does The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman give each year?
The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman gave $1.4M across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 19 grants.
What is The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman's typical grant size?
The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $68,000, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman give grants?
The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oyster Bay, NY (3 grants), East Norwich, NY (2 grants), Huntington, NY (2 grants) and Garden City, NY (2 grants).
Does The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman's largest grantees?
The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman's largest 2025 grantees include Hoffman Center ($700,000), The Caumsett Foundation Inc ($100,000) and Renaissance Rescue Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman?
The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman reported $20.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (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 Marion & Maximilian Hoffman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as community services, health, wildlife, arts, children’s learning, and food assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman's EIN?
The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2697957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Marion & Maximilian Hoffman 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.
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 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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