The Hovey Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2544450 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$316K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Fellowships | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $150,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Wills Eye Hospital Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Guadalupe Center | Immokalee, FL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | Miami, FL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | Naples, FL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Nch Center for Philanthropy | Naples, FL | General operating | $7,500 |
| Morris Arboretum | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces | Tampa, FL | General operating | $3,000 |
| Save a Mind (SAM) Elimu Charity | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General operating | $1,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | General operating | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Outlet | Dresden, NY | General operating | $1,000 |
| Matthew's Mindful Moment | Rydal, PA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Whitemarsh Foundation | Lafayette, PA | General operating | $500 |
| Finger Lakes Boating Museum | New York, NY | General operating | $500 |
| Chestnut Hill Conservancy | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $316,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $445,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $455,786 | 19 |
| 2022 | $178,852 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349100237
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2544450
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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