Private foundation · EIN 59-2714390 · Tinton Falls, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The H Hovnanian Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 73 grants paid, $10M total, median $20K. 34% of grants stayed in New Jersey. Stated restrictions: Grants are made only to recognized organizations that are qualified as tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code or to governments exclusively for charitable purpose as described in section…

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
73
$10M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in NJ
34%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$212M

How to apply

Preliminary application should be submitted on official organization letterhead and must describe the purpose for which funds, if granted, will be used. Financial statements for the three(3) most recent accounting periods and proof of organization's internal revenue service approval of non-taxable status under 501(c)(3) i.r.c. Must be submitted. Also a certification of organization officer or proof that organization continues to qualify under section 501(c)(3) or 170(c)(2)(b) i.r.c. Must be submitted. A formal application may be required. Contact: Edele Hovnanian President, 4000 Route 66, Tinton Falls, Nj, 7329226100 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grants are made only to recognized organizations that are qualified as tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code or to governments exclusively for charitable purpose as described in section 170(c)(2)(b) of the internal revenue code of 1986 and its regulations as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 73 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PAUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$2.0M
Community Medical Center FoundationToms River, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$2.0M
Birthright ArmeniaWynnewood, PAUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$1.1M
Armenia Sme FundLuxembourg, LUUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$1.1M
Ocean County Votech SchoolToms River, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$1.1M
Hovnanian SchoolNew Milford, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$1.0M
Repat Armenia FoundationYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$259K
Friends of Botanical GardensYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$230K
ACS Ic Our Lady of Armenia ConventGyumri, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$125K
Armand Hammer United WorldMontezuma, NMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$100K
Icare FoundationProshyan Kotayk, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$53K
Merk of New Jersey IncNew Egypt, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$50K
Shore ClubhouseLong Branch, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$50K
Berd Community of TavushBerd, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$48K
Bazoomq FoundationYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$44K
Armenian Eyecare ProjectSan Dimas, CAUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$40K
Rog Production LLCYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$40K
Armsymphony Support FundYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$38K
National Center for Aesthetics CjscYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$34K
Evn News FoundationTarzana, CAUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$33K
Gituzh Scientific EcosystemYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$32K
Armenian Association of Social Workers NgoYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$32K
Kazm Cultural NgoYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$31K
Global to LocalYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$31K
Tahuys Social EducationIjevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$25K
Animal Medical CenterNew York, NYUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$25K
Boy Scouts of America - Jersey Shore CouncilToms River, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$25K
Harboring Hearts Housing Foundation IncNew York, NYUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$25K
Health for Armenia SocialYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$25K
Ocean County College FoundationToms River, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$25K
Rearmenia Charitable FoundationYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$25K
The Tufenkian Foundation IncMoonachie, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$25K
Reanimania NgoYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$21K
Homeland Development FoundYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$21K
Armenian Bioinformatics Institute Scientific EducationYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$20K
FulfillNeptune, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$20K
Women's Support CenterYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$20K
Jrtuk LLCYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$19K
Hackensack Meridian Health FoundationEdison, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$18K
Caritas Aregak Charity FoundationGyumri, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$16K
Npatak Educational FoundationYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$16K
Api SengoYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$15K
Khelg Education FundYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$14K
Relq Education FoundationYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$14K
Institute of Contemporary Art FoundationYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$11K
FilmadaranYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$11K
Hub Artsakh Development NgoArtsakh, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$11K
Allaire Community FarmWall Township, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$10K
Guild for Creative ArtShrewsbury, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$10K
Joan Dancy and Pals IncRed Bank, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$10K
Marty's Place Senior Dog SanctuaryUpper Freehold Townshi, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$10K
Monmouth Medical Center FoundationLong Branch, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$10K
No Limits CafeRed Bank, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$10K
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower FoundationStaten Island, NYUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$10K
The Arc Ocean County ChapterBrick, NJUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$10K
Arpa Environmental FoundationYeghegnadzor, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$9,883
One Armenia NgoYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$9,350
Armenian General Benevolent Union (agbu)New York, NYUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$8,000
Country of DustYerevan, AMUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$7,500
Folds of Honor FoundationOwasso, OKUnrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.$5,000

By state: New Jersey 25 · Pennsylvania 3 · INTL 37 · New Mexico 1 · California 2 · New York 4

About this foundation

The H Hovnanian Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, administered in care of Edele Hovnanian, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The H Hovnanian Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Preliminary application should be submitted on official organization letterhead and must describe the purpose for which funds, if granted, will be used. c. Must be submitted. c. Must be submitted. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does The H Hovnanian Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $10M across 73 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The H Hovnanian Family Foundation give?

New Jersey (25 grants), Pennsylvania (3 grants), INTL (37 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near Tinton Falls that accept applications

All in New Jersey
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Robert Wood Johnson Foundationsince 1949 Princeton, NJ $623M3,093 grants · 2024 $40KYes $14B
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Incorporatedsince 1975 Newark, NJ $11M193 grants · 2024 $25KYes $349M
Merck Company Foundationsince 1959 Rahway, NJ $29M74 grants · 2025 $149KYes $338M
Email me matching grants