Private foundation · EIN 94-3383126 · Atherton, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hoag 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: 32 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $25K. 44% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$1.4M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$37M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bps FoundationLas Vegas, NVIn support of general operations$225K
Second Harvest of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CAIn support of general operations$150K
Bps FoundationLas Vegas, NVIn support of general operations$100K
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILIn support of general operations$100K
Spirit of AmericaArlington, VAIn support of general operations$100K
Part the CloudSan Jose, CAIn support of general operations$100K
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIIn support of general operations$100K
Camp Harbor ViewBoston, MAIn support of general operations$52K
Tipping Point CommunitySan Francisco, CAIn support of general operations$50K
Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay AreaPalo Alto, CAIn support of general operations$50K
The American Independent FoundationWashington, DCIn support of general operations$50K
Camp Harbor ViewBoston, MAIn support of general operations$50K
Don Bosco Cristo Rey SchoolTakoma Park, MDIn support of general operations$35K
Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MAIn support of general operations$25K
Dancing With the StudentsPhiladelphia, PAIn support of general operations$25K
Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CAIn support of general operations$25K
Meals on Wheels San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAIn support of general operations$25K
Michael Phelps FoundationLitchfield Park, AZIn support of general operations$15K
UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center FoundationLos Angeles, CAIn support of general operations$10K
Children's Health CouncilPalo Alto, CAIn support of general operations$10K
The Riekes CenterMenlo Park, CAIn support of general operations$10K
Peninsula Open Space TrustPalo Alto, CAIn support of general operations$10K
Mercy Beyond BordersSanta Clara, CAIn support of general operations$10K
Rett Syndrome Research TrustTrumbull, CTIn support of general operations$10K
The USA East Province of the Society of JesusNew York, NYIn support of general operations$5,000
East Palo Alto Academy FoundationPalo Alto, CAIn support of general operations$5,000
El Dorado FoundationScottsdale, AZIn support of general operations$5,000
Golden Gate National Parks ConservancySan Francisco, CAIn support of general operations$5,000
San Francisco AIDS FoundationSan Francisco, CAIn support of general operations$3,000
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILIn support of general operations$2,588
Pan-Massachusetts ChallengeNeedham, MAIn support of general operations$1,000
US Coast Guard Academy Alumni AssociationNew London, CTIn support of general operations$1,000

By state: California 14 · Nevada 2 · Massachusetts 4 · Illinois 2 · Virginia 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Hoag Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Atherton, California, administered in care of Jay Hoag, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Hoag 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 Hoag Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 32 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Hoag Family Foundation give?

California (14 grants), Nevada (2 grants), Massachusetts (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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