The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock
The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock is a private foundation, based in Bryn Mawr, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $345K. Net investment income was $200K.
The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock at a glance
In short: The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock gave $345K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $344,775
- -16.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,308
- -26.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,702,534
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Whosoever Gospel Mission ($150K). Together the top 9 received $345K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 28 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock gives
- Giving grew 187% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 359% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2022) to $415K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $345K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whosoever Gospel Mission Philadelphia, PA | Support | $150,000 |
| Wyck Historic House & Garden Philadelphia, PA | Support | $50,000 |
| Germantown Friends School Philadelphia, PA | Support | $25,000 |
| Cliveden of the National Trust Philadelphia, PA | Support | $25,000 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | Support | $25,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Support | $25,000 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries Greensburg, SC | Support | $25,000 |
| Find Inc Philadelphia, PA | Support | $15,000 |
| Gofundme West Hollywood, CA | Support | $4,775 |
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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 | $1,702,534 | $218,795 | $366,619 | $344,775 | 9 | $346,684 | $199,722 | $96,614 |
| 2024 | $1,848,188 | $161,221 | $435,863 | $415,000 | 8 | $416,769 | $171,692 | $112,066 |
| 2023 | $2,122,830 | $44,271 | $235,206 | $200,000 | 6 | $201,756 | $94,960 | $112,258 |
| 2022 | $2,315,665 | $2,436,125 | $122,879 | $120,000 | 5 | $120,000 | $133,324 | $71,316 |
| 2021 | $519 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $26 |
| 2020 | $519 | $1,000 | $1,000 | — | — | — | — | $26 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock reported a distributable amount of $97K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock is led by David Hock, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Hock
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Hock
Secretary, Treasurer & CFO
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Hock Lankert
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock
How much does The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock give each year?
The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock gave $345K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $415K across 8 grants.
What is The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock's typical grant size?
The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $38,308, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock give grants?
The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (7%) and South Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants).
Does The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (9 grants).
Who are The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock's largest grantees?
The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock's largest 2025 grantees include Whosoever Gospel Mission ($150,000), Wyck Historic House & Garden ($50,000) and Germantown Friends School ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock?
The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $347K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock's EIN?
The Roy E Hock and Elizabeth C Hock's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1316262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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