Private foundation · EIN 30-6330584 · Gainesville, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jack and Irma Hoornstra Foundation Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $267K total, median $10K. 71% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$267K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Judes Children's Research HospitMemphis, TNMedical research and care for children with terminal diseases$50K
Alachua Habitat for HumanityGainesville, FLConstruct affordable housing$25K
American Cancer SocietyOklahoma City, OKAssist cancer patients$25K
Haven HospiceGainesville, FLCare for patients$25K
Bread of the Mighty Food BankGainesville, FLFood for indigent$16K
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FLPediatric specialty care$15K
American Heart Assoc of AlachuaDallas, TXUnrestricted$15K
Alalchua County Humane SocietyGainesville, FLHealthcare and adoption$10K
Wuft News Public Media - N CentralGainesville, FLUnrestricted$10K
Aging Matters in BrevardCocoa, FLUnrestricted$10K
VFW Post 10148Cocoa Beach, FLUnrestricted$10K
Friends of Children of BrevardMelbourne, FLUnrestricted$10K
Peaceful PathsGainesville, FLUnrestricted$10K
Multiple Myeloma Research FoundatioNorwalk, CTUnrestricted$10K
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCUnrestricted$10K
Place of HopeWest Palm Beach, FLUnrestricted$10K
Friends of Paynes PrairieMicanopy, FLConservation and protection of public land$6,000

By state: Florida 12 · Tennessee 1 · Oklahoma 1 · Texas 1 · Connecticut 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Jack and Irma Hoornstra Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Gainesville, Florida, administered in care of Shirley Gulden, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Jack and Irma Hoornstra Foundation Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Jack and Irma Hoornstra Foundation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $267K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Jack and Irma Hoornstra Foundation Trust give?

Florida (12 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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