The William R Hoch Family
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on alleviating poverty, providing religious support, and enhancing the welfare of the elderly and educational initiatives. The foundation actively funds organizations involved in disaster relief and youth sports, reflecting its commitment to community development and well-being. While it primarily serves a diverse range of causes, it has a notable emphasis on faith-based initiatives and support for vulnerable populations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charities working on poverty relief, faith-based services, education, elderly care, or disaster relief — especially organizations with an existing local connection in South Dakota or a referral/introduction to the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on poverty, faith-based social services, education, elderly care, or disaster relief.
- • An operational presence or partnership in South Dakota or demonstrated impact in the foundation’s favored states.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior contact with a board member, officer, or a past grantee.
- • Capacity to manage mid-sized grants (typical awards range from about $50k to $250k).
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated: four states received grants in 2024 with a majority share going to South Dakota (about 53% of dollars), indicating a state/regional footprint rather than a national program.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded nine distinct recipients in 2024 (and 9–12 in prior years) with a mix of local and national charities and multiple program areas, showing a moderate spread of independent grantees for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists (three new recipients in 2024 and prior-year new grantees), so new entrants can appear in the portfolio; however the foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and there is no public application route, so access for unfamiliar applicants is plausible but likely invitation-driven rather than open.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
