Awards

IU Indianapolis Spirit of Philanthropy Award - 2003

About Hoover Family Foundation

The Hoover Family Foundation was created in 1992 by James and Katherine Hoover. Significant additional funding was provided in 1995 through the estate of James’ mother Mildred Mickel Hoover, whose husband, Truman Hoover, had been an executive in the pharmaceutical industry.

The main objective of the foundation is to support non-profit organizations that foster the development of individual self-sufficiency. This intent is based on the community interest and volunteer involvement of the founders and major funders. They believed that private sector groups could help the growth of individuals through values-infused education and human service support activities. They felt that improving an individual’s capabilities and circumstances is possible at any age.

The purpose of the funding is to provide direct services to individuals by supporting non-profit agencies efforts. These agencies also may need support to aid them in providing these services, or to improve their own functioning. The foundation funds programs in the Hoover family locations of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Portland, Oregon.