The H Hovnanian Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTinton Falls, New Jersey · EIN 59-2714390 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$10.2M
Organizations funded72
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$212.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $33,548.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | EDELE HOVNANIAN PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 4000 ROUTE 66, TINTON FALLS NJ 07753 |
| Phone | 7329226100 |
| Form and materials | PRELIMINARY APPLICATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ON OFFICIAL ORGANIZATION LETTERHEAD AND MUST DESCRIBE THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH FUNDS, IF GRANTED, WILL BE USED. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE(3) MOST RECENT ACCOUNTING PERIODS AND PROOF OF ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE APPROVAL OF NON-TAXABLE STATUS UNDER 501(C)(3) I.R.C. MUST BE SUBMITTED. ALSO A CERTIFICATION OF ORGANIZATION OFFICER OR PROOF THAT ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO QUALIFY UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OR 170(C)(2)(B) I.R.C. MUST BE SUBMITTED. A FORMAL APPLICATION MAY BE REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE QUALIFIED AS TAX EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR TO GOVERNMENTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSE AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(C)(2)(B) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AND ITS REGULATIONS AS THEY NOW EXIST OR AS THEY MAY HEREAFTER BE AMENDED. |
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
30% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,010,000 |
| Community Medical Center Foundation | Toms River, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $2,000,000 |
| Birthright Armenia | Wynnewood, PA | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,111,700 |
| Armenia Sme Fund | Luxembourg, LU | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,074,552 |
| Ocean County Votech School | Toms River, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,071,000 |
| Hovnanian School | New Milford, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000,000 |
| Repat Armenia Foundation | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $259,050 |
| Friends of Botanical Gardens | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $229,789 |
| Acs Ic Our Lady of Armenia Convent | Gyumri, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $125,000 |
| Armand Hammer United World | Montezuma, NM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $100,000 |
| Icare Foundation | Proshyan Kotayk, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $53,000 |
| Merk of New Jersey Inc | New Egypt, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Shore Clubhouse | Long Branch, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Berd Community of Tavush | Berd, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $48,336 |
| Bazoomq Foundation | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $44,000 |
| Armenian Eyecare Project | San Dimas, CA | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $40,300 |
| Rog Production LLC | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $40,000 |
| Armsymphony Support Fund | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $38,476 |
| National Center for Aesthetics Cjsc | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $33,548 |
| Evn News Foundation | Tarzana, CA | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $32,500 |
| Gituzh Scientific Ecosystem | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $32,155 |
| Armenian Association of Social Workers Ngo | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $32,127 |
| Kazm Cultural Ngo | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $31,000 |
| Global to Local | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $30,961 |
| Tahuys Social Education | Ijevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,181 |
| Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Jersey Shore Council | Toms River, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Harboring Hearts Housing Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Health for Armenia Social | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Ocean County College Foundation | Toms River, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Rearmenia Charitable Foundation | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| The Tufenkian Foundation Inc | Moonachie, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Reanimania Ngo | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $21,145 |
| Homeland Development Found | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $20,965 |
| Armenian Bioinformatics Institute Scientific Education | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Fulfill | Neptune, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Women's Support Center | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Jrtuk LLC | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $19,319 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation | Edison, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $18,320 |
| Caritas Aregak Charity Foundation | Gyumri, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $16,134 |
| Npatak Educational Foundation | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $15,629 |
| Api Sengo | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Khelg Education Fund | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $14,000 |
| Relq Education Foundation | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $14,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Foundation | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $11,205 |
| Filmadaran | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $11,200 |
| Hub Artsakh Development Ngo | Artsakh, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,723 |
| Allaire Community Farm | Wall Township, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Guild for Creative Art | Shrewsbury, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Joan Dancy and Pals Inc | Red Bank, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Marty's Place Senior Dog Sanctuary | Upper Freehold Townshi, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Foundation | Long Branch, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| No Limits Cafe | Red Bank, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| The Arc Ocean County Chapter | Brick, NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Arpa Environmental Foundation | Yeghegnadzor, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $9,883 |
| One Armenia Ngo | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $9,350 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union (Agbu) | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $8,000 |
| Country of Dust | Yerevan, AM | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $7,500 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 72 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($15,380). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,153,271 | 73 |
| 2023 | $9,832,291 | 102 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349101688
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2714390
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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