The Maximilian E and Marion O Hoffman Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWest Hartford, Connecticut · EIN 22-2648036 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$18,000
Total assets$51.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARION BARRAK |
|---|---|
| Address | 970 FARMINGTON AVE SUITE 203, WEST HARTFORD CT 06107 |
| Phone | 8605212949 |
| Form and materials | PRESCRIBED APPLICATION FORM WHICH MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FOUNDATION |
| Deadlines | YES |
| Restrictions | NONE OTHER THAN POLITICAL LIMITATIONS |
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
7% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| President and Trustees of Bates College | Lewiston, ME | Hoffman foundation scholarship fund | $250,000 |
| American Museum Tort Law Inc | Winsted, CT | General support | $250,000 |
| Jackson Laboratory | Bar Harbor, ME | Research | $150,000 |
| Middlesex Hospital | Middletown, CT | New ambulance | $150,000 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc | New Haven, CT | Drop-In and resource center construction | $100,000 |
| Goodwin University | East Hartford, CT | Nursing simulation technology and training | $75,000 |
| My Sister's Place Inc | Hartford, CT | General support | $65,000 |
| Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools Inc | Weatogue, CT | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Providence College | Providence, RI | Nursing and health sciences center | $50,000 |
| Intensive Education Academy Inc | West Hartford, CT | Upgrade cafeteria ac unit | $50,000 |
| Danbury Hospital & New Milford Hospital Foundation Inc | Danbury, CT | Cancer center renovations | $50,000 |
| Eparchy of St Maron of Brooklyn | Brooklyn, NY | Saint sharbel spiritual life center | $50,000 |
| Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center | West Hartford, CT | Renovations | $50,000 |
| Hartford Interval House Inc | Hartford, CT | Technology infrastructure | $50,000 |
| Operation Fuel Inc | Hartford, CT | Energy assistance | $50,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ct Inc | Trumbull, CT | Funding for wishes | $50,000 |
| Elizabeth Park Conservancy Inc | West Hartford, CT | Repairs | $50,000 |
| Rmhc Ctma | New Haven, CT | Guest room expansion project | $50,000 |
| American Mural Project Inc | Winsted, CT | Roof renovations | $25,000 |
| Griffin Hospital Development Fund Inc | Derby, CT | Emergency psychiatric unit | $25,000 |
| Charter Oak Amateur Boxing Academy | Hartford, CT | Facility and operations | $25,000 |
| The Mary Wade Home Incorporated | New Haven, CT | General support | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Electric Railway Association Incorporated | East Windsor, CT | Restoration project | $25,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum Inc | Mystic, CT | Exhibition support | $25,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Place Middletown Inc | Middletown, CT | Soup kitchen and community assistance program | $20,000 |
| New Reach Inc | New Haven, CT | Crisis services - emergency shelter and food security | $20,000 |
| The Mark Twain Memorial | Hartford, CT | Exhibition support | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare Inc | Wallingford, CT | Warehouse upgrades | $18,000 |
| Hartford Stage Company | Hartford, CT | General support | $15,000 |
| Theaterworks Inc | Hartford, CT | Educational outreach programs | $15,000 |
| Hockanum Valley Community Council Inc | Vernon, CT | Mental health and substance abuse program | $15,000 |
| Harc Inc | Hartford, CT | Programs | $15,000 |
| Horizons Inc | South Windsor, CT | Summer camp and programs | $12,000 |
| Landmark Community Theatre | Thomaston, CT | Renovations | $10,000 |
| Hartford Performs | Hartford, CT | Arts educational programs | $10,000 |
| Thrown Stone Theatre Company | Ridgefield, CT | 2025 season support | $10,000 |
| Noah Webster House Inc | West Hartford, CT | Education programs | $10,000 |
| Hands on Hartford Inc | Hartford, CT | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| The Diaper Bank of Connecticut Inc | North Haven, CT | Diaper distribution program | $10,000 |
| Plainville Community Food Pantry Inc | Plainville, CT | Pantry support | $10,000 |
| High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Inc | Old Lyme, CT | Therapeutic programs | $10,000 |
| Immacare Inc | Hartford, CT | Mobile outreach program | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Forum Inc | Hartford, CT | Support for 33rd season | $10,000 |
| New Horizons Inc | Unionville, CT | Life enriching programs for residents | $8,590 |
| Shoreline Arts Alliance Inc | Madison, CT | Annual student art show | $8,000 |
| Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Inc | Canton, CT | 2024-2025 concert season | $6,000 |
| Connecticut Chopin Foundation Inc | Rocky Hill, CT | Piano competition | $6,000 |
| Hamden Hall School Inc | Hamden, CT | Mystic seaport educational program | $6,000 |
| Blau House & Gardens Inc | Westport, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Hartford Chorale Inc | Hartford, CT | Spring concert | $5,000 |
| Guilford Performing Arts Festival | Guilford, CT | Arts festival | $5,000 |
| Read to Grow Inc | Branford, CT | Childhood literacy program | $5,000 |
| Community Counseling Center of Central Connecticut Inc | Bristol, CT | Mental health services | $5,000 |
| Horizons at Ct State Norwalk Inc | Norwalk, CT | Summer program | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,052,090 | 54 |
| 2023 | $1,896,750 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503109349100325
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2648036
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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