The William R Hoch Family
The William R Hoch Family is a private foundation based in Berea, Kentucky. It reported 12 grants totaling $980,000 in 2025, supporting organizations with purposes including religious work, poverty relief, elder care, disaster relief, medical services, education, and general welfare.
The William R Hoch Family at a glance
In short: The William R Hoch Family gave $980K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $82K), top state Maryland. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $980,000
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $81,667
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $12,563,974
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William R Hoch Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing does not specify an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 37 Cherry Lane Court Apt6, Berea, KY 40403
Phone: (859) 985-3440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William R Hoch Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Relief Services ($200K). Together the top 10 received $971K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 23 grants of 52 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Maryland (31% of grant dollars), South Dakota (29%), Georgia (20%), New Jersey (10%), and Illinois (10%). These figures describe the locations of the listed recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The William R Hoch Family open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $41K; repeat grants $95K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $445K (2021) to $980K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $980K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Religious | $200,000 |
| Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls, SD | Elderly | $101,000 |
| The Carter Center Atlanta, GA | Poverty | $100,000 |
| Mary's Meals Bloomfield, NJ | Poverty | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Poverty | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross Sioux Falls, SD | Disaster Relief | $100,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Medical | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Disaster Relief | $100,000 |
| SDSU Foundation Brookings, SD | Educational | $50,000 |
| Beseda Hall Tabor, SD | General Welfare | $20,000 |
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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 | $12,563,974 | $1,372,092 | $996,384 | $980,000 | 12 | $980,000 | $1,365,729 | $1,081,920 |
| 2024 | $12,188,266 | $752,829 | $979,515 | $953,196 | 9 | $953,196 | $746,562 | $1,008,094 |
| 2023 | $12,414,952 | $926,846 | $942,421 | $926,564 | 12 | $926,564 | $911,057 | $907,348 |
| 2022 | $12,430,527 | $547,622 | $993,865 | $979,500 | 10 | $979,500 | $524,307 | $959,532 |
| 2021 | $12,876,770 | $517,362 | $453,740 | $444,842 | 9 | $444,842 | $494,017 | $950,944 |
| 2020 | $12,813,148 | $-732,629 | $531,135 | $520,000 | 8 | — | $440,757 | $834,513 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William R Hoch Family reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 grants included support for charitable organizations addressing poverty, disaster relief, religious work, elderly people, medical needs, education, and general welfare.
Among its grantees, Habitat for Humanity–North Central Georgia describes its work as partnering with community sponsors and volunteers to build homes with responsible low-income families selected by the organization. The Carter Center says it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health, guided by a commitment to human rights and alleviating human suffering.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $980,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $200,000, with a median of $100,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $200,000 to Catholic Relief Services; $101,000 to Good Samaritan Society; $100,000 each to The Carter Center, Mary’s Meals, Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Doctors Without Borders; and $50,000 to SDSU Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeanne M Hoch as president, William Balvin as vice-president, Lisa Rothschadl as treasurer, and Janet Wagner as secretary.
The William R Hoch Family is led by Jeanne M. Hoch, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeanne M. Hoch
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Wagner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Rothschadl
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Balvin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 William R Hoch Family
How much does The William R Hoch Family give each year?
The William R Hoch Family gave $980K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $953K across 9 grants.
What is The William R Hoch Family's typical grant size?
The William R Hoch Family's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $81,667, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William R Hoch Family that year got $41K on average.
Where does The William R Hoch Family give grants?
The William R Hoch Family's top state is Maryland, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Dakota (29%) and Georgia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux Falls, SD (2 grants) and Tyndall, SD (2 grants).
Does The William R Hoch Family give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of The William R Hoch Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Poverty" (4 grants).
Who are The William R Hoch Family's largest grantees?
The William R Hoch Family's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Relief Services ($200,000), Good Samaritan Society ($101,000) and The Carter Center ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William R Hoch Family?
The William R Hoch Family reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $980K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 William R Hoch Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for charitable organizations addressing poverty, disaster relief, religious work, elderly people, medical needs, education, and general welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William R Hoch Family?
The foundation 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 William R Hoch Family's EIN?
The William R Hoch Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2020348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The William R Hoch Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The William R Hoch Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-william-r-hoch-family-morg_421401705bdd429cb3738cc25ac83f5d
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