Hoffman Charitable Trust
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving. Its mission centers around supporting religious institutions, human services, and affordable housing initiatives, as evidenced by its funding to organizations such as Ridge United Church, Friends of Hospice, and Habitat for Humanity. The foundation primarily serves communities in need through its financial contributions to various charitable causes. It has a notable focus on supporting organizations within Indiana.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize Indiana nonprofit with a strong local presence—often faith-based, hospice/palliative, or local housing work—able to manage modest grants in the $2.5K–$12K range and reachable via local networks.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Indiana with demonstrated local impact.
- • Work aligns with churches, hospice/palliative care, or affordable housing initiatives.
- • Existing local introduction or referral to the foundation or its known grantees.
- • Capacity to use relatively modest unrestricted or project support ($2.5K–$12K).
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year was geographically narrow: all 2023 grant dollars went to organizations located in Indiana.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows only three distinct independent recipients; across two years two grantees recurred and one new grantee appeared, indicating a small, concentrated recipient set.
New Applicants
The foundation's filings indicate it funds only preselected applicants and no public submission route or contact details were provided; while one new grantee appeared in 2023, the invitation-only policy and repeat pattern make entry for unfamiliar applicants unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
