Private foundation · EIN 47-4400755 · Alamo, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David and Janyce Hoyt Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $100K. 63% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$1.4M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
John Muir Health FoundationWalnut Creek, CAProgram support$500K
World Vision IncFederal Way, WAProgram support$400K
Kids Save InternationalCulver City, CAProgram support$200K
Compass Family ServicesSan Francisco, CAProgram support$100K
Semper Fi and America's FundOceanside, CAProgram support$100K
Special Olympics Northern CaliforniaPleasant Hill, CAProgram support$50K
Montana State University Billings Foundation & AlumniBillings, MTProgram support$20K
Special Olympics MontanaGreat Falls, MTProgram support$15K

By state: California 5 · Washington 1 · Montana 2

About this foundation

David and Janyce Hoyt Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Alamo, California, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 David and Janyce Hoyt Family Foundation 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 David and Janyce Hoyt Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 8 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does David and Janyce Hoyt Family Foundation give?

California (5 grants), Washington (1 grants), Montana (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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