Private foundation · EIN 95-4315096 · Long Beach, California

Hoag 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: 40 grants paid, $6.3M total, median $100K. 95% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
40
$6.3M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$119M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Orange County Music & DanceIrvine, CACommunity programs$877K
Orange County Music & DanceIrvine, CACommunity programs$607K
The Molina FoundationLos Alamitos, CACommunity programs$506K
California 4-H FoundationDavis, CACommunity programs$350K
High School IncSanta Ana, CACommunity programs$333K
Olive CrestSanta Ana, CACommunity programs$333K
Samueli AcademySanta Ana, CACommunity programs$333K
YMCA of LA (downey)Downey, CACommunity programs$333K
Saint Mark's SchoolAltadena, CACommunity programs$250K
Pasadena Jewish Temple & CenterPasadena, CACommunity programs$249K
Big Brothers Big Sisters Orange County & Inland EmpireTustin, CACommunity programs$200K
Scholarship Prep Community FoundatinOrange, CACommunity programs$200K
Land of the FreeCity of Industry, CACommunity programs$150K
Villa Esperanza ServicesPasadena, CACommunity programs$147K
Boys & Girls Club Long BeachLong Beach, CACommunity programs$108K
Caltech yPasadena, CACommunity programs$100K
Project Hope AllianceCosta Mesa, CACommunity programs$100K
San Gabriel Valley Foundation - Ca School of the ArtsPasadena, CACommunity programs$100K
Special Olympics of Southern CaliforniaLong Beach, CACommunity programs$100K
Turning Point USALemont, ILCommunity programs$100K
Pathway to IndependenceLos Alamitos, CACommunity programs$99K
Children TodayLong Beach, CACommunity programs$80K
Westin MandarinIrvine, CACommunity programs$75K
Algalita Marine Research & EducationLong Beach, CACommunity programs$70K
BlastLong Beach, CACommunity programs$50K
Boys & Girls Club PasadenaPasadena, CACommunity programs$50K
Covenant House CaliforniaLos Angeles, CACommunity programs$50K
Orange County School of the ArtsSanta Ana, CACommunity programs$50K
Pacific BattleshipLos Angeles, CACommunity programs$50K
Rose Bowl LegacyPasadena, CACommunity programs$50K
Fischer HouseLong Beach, CACommunity programs$30K
For the ChildLong Beach, CACommunity programs$30K
Reagan FoundationSimi Valley, CACommunity programs$30K
The Bolo ProjectGlen Ellin, ILCommunity programs$28K
ChrysalisLos Angeles, CACommunity programs$25K
Stars & Stripes Childrens FoundationLaguna Niguel, CACommunity programs$25K
Louis Zamperini FoundationTarzana, CACommunity programs$20K
Catholic Charities of LALos Angeles, CACommunity programs$15K
Long Beach Rotary Charitable FoundationLong Beach, CACommunity programs$10K
Irvine International Academy Parent Teacher OrgIrvine, CACommunity programs$10K

By state: California 38 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

Hoag Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Long Beach, California, administered in care of Larry Hoag, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 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 Hoag Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $6.3M across 40 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Hoag Foundation give?

California (38 grants), Illinois (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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