The Charles Hoch Foundation
https://HOCHFOUNDATION.COMTotal Given 2016–2024
$2.5M
14 grants · $277K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$183K
typical big bets · $148K–$236K
grant size
50%
supporter · 1/2 multi-year
repeat
$5.7M
Assets · 2021
2
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
THE CHARLES H HOCH FOUNDATION
Phone
4845534475
Deadlines
REQUESTS ARE TYPICALLY REVIEWED TWICE EACH YEAR. THEY MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN APRIL 1ST AND
How to Apply
WRITTEN REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FROM TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. PURPOSE MUST BE STATED IN REQUEST AND A SPECIFIC AMOUNT SHOULD BE INCLUDED. WHEN MAKING THE APPLICATION, THE CHARITY SHALL INCLUDE A COPY OF ITS 501 (C)(3) LETTER, A COPY OF ITS MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT, A LIST OF CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS, AND A STATEMENT LISTING ITS CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES.
Restrictions
THE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE FOR PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATION OF ABOVE INCLUDING ANY RESTRICTIONS ON AWARDS. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE FOR THE CHARLES H. HOCH FOUNDATION THE PURPOSE OF THE CHARLES H. HOCH FOUNDATION IS TO RECEIVE AND TO EXPEND FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES AND TO PROMOTE THE MORAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL BEING AND PROGRESS OF MANKIND. RECIPIENTS OF THESE FUNDS MUST BE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN ADVANCING THE ABOVE CAUSES, WHICH SERVE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY. REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN CAPITAL AND OPERATING COSTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. THE DIRECTORS, HOWEVER, NEED TO BE ASSURED THAT THE CHARITY IN QUESTION WILL USE THE FUNDS TO FURTHER THAT CHARITY'S BENEVOLENT GOALS. IN REQUESTING FUNDS FROM THE CHARLES H. HOCH FOUNDATION, THE CHARITY SHALL OUTLINE SPECIFICALLY HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED. A SPECIFIED DOLLAR AMOUNT SHOULD BE INCLUDED. WHEN MAKING AN APPLICAION, THE CHARITY SHALL INCLUDE A COPY OF ITS 501(C)(3) LETTER FROM THE IRS; A COPY
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $356K | $5.1M | $334K | 3 |
| 2017 | $328K | $5.3M | $1.3M | 2 |
| 2018 | $340K | $5.3M | $349K | 3 |
| 2020 | $315K | $5.6M | $209K | 2 |
| 2021 | $340K | $5.7M | $1.3M | 1 |
| 2022 | $300K | $4.5M | $-784K | 1 |
| 2023 | $252K | $4.5M | $41K | 1 |
| 2024 | $263K | $4.9M | $650K | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 14 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$148K
Median
$183K
Average
$178K
75th Pctl
$236K
Maximum
$340K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
RM
Richard S Miller
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
RD
Richard Demott Sr
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
TD
Timothy Demott
4 yrs
Trustee
DS
Deborah a Sicher
6 yrs
Trustee
TB
Thomas M Buxton
8+ yrs
Trustee
RM
Richard S Miller
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
RD
Richard Demott Sr
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
TD
Timothy Demott
4 yrs
Trustee
DS
Deborah a Sicher
6 yrs
Trustee
TB
Thomas M Buxton
8+ yrs
Trustee
RM
Richard S Miller
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
RD
Richard Demott Sr
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
TD
Timothy Demott
4 yrs
Trustee
TB
Thomas M Buxton
8+ yrs
Trustee
DS
Deborah a Sicher
6 yrs
Trustee
RM
Richard S Miller
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
RD
Richard Demott Sr
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DS
Deborah a Sicher
6 yrs
Trustee
TB
Thomas M Buxton
8+ yrs
Trustee
TD
Timothy Demott
4 yrs
Trustee
RM
Richard S Miller
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
RD
Richard Demott Sr
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
KB
Kenneth C Beisel
4 yrs
Trustee
TB
Thomas M Buxton
8+ yrs
Trustee
DS
Deborah a Sicher
6 yrs
Trustee
KB
Kenneth C Beisel
4 yrs
President &
Leadership
RD
Richard Demott Sr
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DS
Deborah a Seicher
2 yrs
Trustee
RM
Richard S Miller
8+ yrs
Trustee
TB
Thomas M Buxton
8+ yrs
Trustee
KB
Kenneth C Beisel
4 yrs
President &
Leadership
RD
Richard Demott Sr
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DS
Deborah a Seicher
2 yrs
Trustee
RM
Richard S Miller
8+ yrs
Trustee
TB
Thomas M Buxton
8+ yrs
Trustee
KB
Kenneth C Beisel
4 yrs
President &
Leadership
RD
Richard Demott Sr
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
RM
Richard S Miller
8+ yrs
Trustee
DS
Deborah a Sicher
6 yrs
Trustee
TB
Thomas M Buxton
8+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (14 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $340,000 | SEE ATTACHED | 2021 |
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $300,000 | SEE ATTACHED | 2022 |
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $263,000 | SEE ATTACHED | 2024 |
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $252,000 | SEE ATTACHED | 2023 |
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $188,500 | SEE ATTACHED | 2020 |
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $186,000 | GRANT | 2018 |
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $185,500 | SEE ATTACHED | 2016 |
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $181,000 | SEE ATTACHED | 2017 |
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $161,500 | SEE ATTACHED | 2016 |
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $153,000 | SEE ATTACHED | 2018 |
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $146,800 | SEE ATTACHED | 2017 |
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $126,500 | SEE ATTACHED | 2020 |
| Salem United Methodist Church | Allentown, PA | $9,000 | CHARITABLE-FOUNDATION PLEDGE | 2016 |
| See Attached | See Attached, PA | $1,000 | SEE ATTACHED | 2018 |