The Maximilian E and Marion O Hoffman
The Maximilian E and Marion O Hoffman Foundation Inc. is a family foundation established in 1986 in Connecticut as a successor foundation. Based in West Hartford, CT, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$45.8M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+8.2% YoY
Grant Count
54
+8.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+0.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Natural Resource Conservation
- Community Health
Grantmaking
In fiscal 1988, the foundation distributed $270,000 in grants with assets of $10 million. By fiscal 1989, assets had grown to $24.8 million with total grants of $422,500.
Grant Range
$2,500–$500,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Connecticut
- Maine
- Rhode Island
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current (2025 IRS Form 990):
- Total assets: $45,812,350
- Total giving: $2,052,090
Historical Growth:
- Fiscal 1988: $10 million in assets
- Fiscal 1989: $24.8 million in assets
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $45,812,350 | $45,569,625 | $45,693,954 |
| Revenue | $3,301,819 | $2,787,339 | $2,444,858 |
| Expenses | $3,059,094 | $2,911,668 | $2,979,421 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,344,804 | $2,188,049 | $2,353,784 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,670,171 | $2,193,130 | $2,282,696 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,435,233 | $2,343,637 | $2,178,932 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARION L BARRAK | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 40 | $150,480 |
| MICHAEL B CHAHO | TREASURER/CFO | 40 | $134,420 |
| SAMI BARRAK | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 40 | $112,530 |
| ROBERT M JERESATY MD | DIRECTOR (RESIGNED 2/25/25) | 2 | $11,000 |
| MARIE GUSTIN PHD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $11,000 |
| ANN MARIE FAULISO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $11,000 |
| JOSEPH R JERESATY | DIRECTOR (APPOINTED 3/1/25) | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported several notable initiatives:
Funded the Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Pavilion for Cardiac Recovery at a healthcare facility
A Sampling of Grants by the Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman FoundationProvided grants to Wheeler Clinic for health services
Supported Gaylord Specialty Healthcare with a $100,000 grant
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Receives $100,000 Grant from the MaximilianFunded Hartford Seminary's technology initiatives for students
Contact Information
West Hartford, Connecticut Location:
- Address: 970 Farmington Ave Ste 203, West Hartford, CT 06107-2134
- Telephone: 860-521-2949
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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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