Private foundation · EIN 45-3080856 · Waconia, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Norman and Ann Hoffman Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $370K total, median $25K. 90% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$370K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MN
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Nd Alumni Asso FoundationGrand Forks, NDStem complex project support$150K
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNHoffman family fund in education support$50K
Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeSt Paul, MNProgram support$30K
My Very Own BedMinneapolis, MNProgram support$30K
Holy Family High Catholic SchoolVictoria, MNEducation - general program support$25K
St Paul Seminary School of DivinitySt Paul, MNEducation - general program support$25K
Ascension Catholic SchoolMinneapolis, MNEducation - general program support$20K
St Joseph Catholic ChurchWaconia, MNProgram support$20K
Library Foundation-Carver CountyWaconia, MNProgram support$10K
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNMaster gardener volunteer program support$10K

By state: Minnesota 9 · North Dakota 1

About this foundation

Norman and Ann Hoffman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Waconia, Minnesota, administered in care of Norm Hoffman, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Norman and Ann Hoffman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Norman and Ann Hoffman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $370K across 10 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Norman and Ann Hoffman Foundation give?

Minnesota (9 grants), North Dakota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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