Standard Semi-Annual Robert C. Hoffman Grants Program

The Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust offers semi-annual grants to nonprofit organizations benefiting residents of Adams County, PA. The trust aims to promote social welfare by supporting various causes, including education, animal welfare, and assistance for the needy. Eligible applicants must have 501(c)(3) status. Grants are not provided for organizations outside of Adams County unless a clear benefit to local residents can be demonstrated. This initiative strengthens community support and addresses local needs.

Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust was a vision of Adams County resident and fruit broker Robert C.
The Trust offers grants twice a year to nonprofit organizations that benefit residents of Adams County, PA. The Adams County Economic Education Foundation (ACEEF) serves as an independent grant consultant to the Advisory Committee.

Eligibility

The applicant must have 501(c)(3) status or qualify under Publication 526 to receive deductible contributions as a government entity or political subdivision (e.g., public school). Up to two applications are accepted each grant cycle.

Ineligibility

The Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust will not provide grants to:

• Organizations outside Adams County, unless it can be clearly demonstrated that Adams County residents will benefit from the funds requestedTo retire debt
• Fund raising events, endowment drives

Heirs, personal representatives or other contributors to the Trust, or to any heirs, successors, or personal representatives of any estate of any other contributor to the TrustIndividuals