Herbert W Hoover Foundation
Historical FunderBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 34-6905388 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $195,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HERBERT HOOVER FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 4685 LISMORE AVE, CANTON OH 44718 |
| Phone | 3308181300 |
| Form and materials | PLEASE REFER TO THE WEBSITE: WWW.HWHFOUNDATION.ORG Complete and submit Letter of Inquiry Form |
| Deadlines | Letter of Inquiry due last business day of January, May, Sept. Grant Application due last business d |
| Restrictions | The foundation is accepting funding requests only from organizations located in Stark County, Ohio. |
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
50% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | General operating | $547,000 |
| Stark County Educational Services Center | North Canton, OH | General operating | $243,650 |
| Pew Charitable Trust | Washington, DC | General operating | $195,000 |
| Malone University | Canton, OH | General operating | $84,850 |
| University of Miami Miller School of Medicine | Miami, FL | General operating | $68,000 |
| Kent State University Foundation | Kent, OH | General operating | $55,153 |
| The Ocean Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating | $35,000 |
| YMCA | Washington, DC | General operating | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,238,653 | 8 |
| 2023 | $951,985 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523069349100252
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6905388
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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