August J & Thelma S Hoffmann Foundation
Historical FunderWheeling, West Virginia · EIN 55-0769742 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT J KRALL TREASURER |
|---|---|
| Address | 83 Edgington Lane, Wheeling WV 26003 |
| Phone | 3042422300 |
| rkrall@hmhy.com | |
| Form and materials | ALL APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS SHOULD BE MADE BY COMPLETING THE FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION FORM. THE APPLICATION FORM REQUESTS VARIOUS INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, INCLUDING GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATIONS AND EXEMPT STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND REGARDING THE PURPOSE AND USE OF REQUESTED GRANT. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE US HOWEVER PREFERENCE IS AFFORDED TO OHIO COUNTY WV AND ITS CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES IN ADDITION SPECIAL ONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO ROMAN CATHOLIC CHARITIES THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN HEALTH CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE NEEDS OF THE POOR AND INFIRM |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Services System | Wheeling, WV | Lazarus marks mary & martha houses | $54,500 |
| Oglebay Institute | Wheeling, WV | Towngate theatre bldg renovatn low inc youth prog | $50,000 |
| Oglebay Foundation | Wheeling, WV | Access to the parks program | $30,000 |
| Lifehub Inc | Wheeling, WV | Winter Freeze Shelter | $25,000 |
| St Alphonsus Catholic Church | Wheeling, WV | Stained glass windows | $25,000 |
| Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center | Wheeling, WV | Uncompensated care | $25,000 |
| Ohio County Public Library | Wheeling, WV | General operations | $11,000 |
| Arc of Ohio County Inc | Wheeling, WV | Summer camp | $10,000 |
| Ritchie Elementary School | Wheeling, WV | Student Assistance Fund | $7,500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($172,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $410,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $375,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $385,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349101507
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0769742
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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