Hogan Family Foundation

What Hogan Family Foundation does

Hogan Family Foundation, Inc. is a private operating foundation established in 1998 by Ed and Lynn Hogan with assets from the sale of Pleasant Holidays, LLC (a travel company they had scaled to over $500 million in annual sales) to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The foundation operates as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entity headquartered at 2834 Borchard Rd., Newbury Park, California, and runs six distinct programs rather than making grants to external organizations: the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA) and Chaminade University (Honolulu, HI), Gardens of the World (a 4.5-acre free-admission public garden in Thousand Oaks, CA), the Hogan Angel Flight Program (medical air transport for financially needy patients, partnered with Angel Flight America and Mercy Medical Angels), Rancho St. Francis (a horse rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption sanctuary), and Lifeline 4 Paws (veterinary assistance for abused and abandoned dogs rescued by other 501(c)(3) organizations).

The foundation's revenue model is donation-driven; as an operating foundation, it accepts donations specifically designated for its programs rather than issuing grants. Programs span education (Jesuit-affiliated entrepreneurial leadership curricula at two universities), humanitarian aid (medical flights and animal welfare), and civic life (a public cultural garden open to the community). Distribution occurs through university partnerships (reseller-style channel for educational programs), direct public access (the free-admission garden), and operational partnerships with Angel Flight America and Mercy Medical Angels for the medical transport program. The foundation employs 11–50 staff and is led by Edward J. Hogan as Chairman, President & CEO, with Marilyn J. Hogan as Vice Chairperson.

The company's core "technology" is operational rather than digital: animal care infrastructure at Rancho St. Francis, horticultural assets across the four garden styles at Gardens of the World, university-integrated curriculum delivery at Gonzaga and Chaminade, and coordination infrastructure with national medical-flight partners. Its competitive position is anchored by the founders' personal brand credibility (four major travel industry Hall-of-Fame-level honors), the longevity of its university partnerships (since 1998), and its diversified program portfolio rather than proprietary technology or data assets. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, or technology platform beyond a marketing/informational website are evident.

Name

Hogan Family Foundation

Legal name

Hogan Family Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://hoganfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hogan Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) operating foundation, established in 1998, that runs six educational, humanitarian, civic, and animal-welfare programs — including entrepreneurial leadership curricula at Gonzaga and Chaminade universities, a public garden, a medical flight service, and two animal rescue programs — serving students, patients, rescued animals, and the broader community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropic Foundation Operations

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAA

Private Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

Keywords

• Philanthropic foundation services
• Educational grant programs
• Humanitarian aid services
• Animal welfare programs
• Public botanical gardens

Headquarters

HQ city

Newbury Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

The Hogan Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) operating foundation that creates and directly operates six programs promoting the entrepreneurial spirit: two undergraduate Entrepreneurial Leadership Programs delivered at Gonzaga University and Chaminade University, the Gardens of the World public cultural garden in Thousand Oaks, the Hogan Angel Flight Program providing free medical air transportation for low-income patients, Rancho St. Francis horse rescue and rehabilitation, and Lifeline 4 Paws veterinary care for rescued dogs. All programs are funded by donations and founder capital and delivered free of charge to beneficiaries.

Product overview

The Hogan Family Foundation is an operating foundation that creates and operates educational, civic-minded, and humanitarian programs. The foundation runs six distinct programs: two entrepreneurial leadership programs at partner universities (Gonzaga and Chaminade), a public cultural garden (Gardens of the World), a medical air transportation program (Angel Flight), and two animal welfare programs (Rancho St. Francis for horses and Lifeline 4 Paws for dogs). As an operating foundation, it disburses assets to support programs it creates and operates directly rather than providing grants to other charitable organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program - Gonzaga University: Three-year undergraduate degree program at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, based on Jesuit educational philosophy of educating the whole person, preparing students to create new ventures
• Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program - Chaminade University
• Gardens of the World
• Hogan Angel Flight Program
• Rancho St. Francis
• Lifeline 4 Paws

Products and services

• Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program - Gonzaga University A three-year undergraduate degree program in partnership with Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, where students earn a bachelor's degree in any area with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Leadership. Based on Jesuit educational philosophy of educating the whole person, the program prepares students to create new ventures that make a positive difference in society. Intended for undergraduate students at Gonzaga University seeking entrepreneurial skills and leadership development.
• Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program - Chaminade University A program at Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii that combines academic coursework with practical, real-world experiences to help undergraduate and graduate students develop successful entrepreneurial skills and experiences. Intended for students at Chaminade University seeking entrepreneurial education and leadership capabilities.
• Gardens of the World A 4.5-acre public garden located in Thousand Oaks, California featuring Italian, French, Japanese, and English gardens as well as a Mission Courtyard. In the center of the gardens is the American Bandstand where concerts are held. Admission is free and it is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Intended for community members and visitors interested in cultural education and public gardens.
• Hogan Angel Flight Program Provides free air transportation for people in need of medical treatment and diagnosis who are unable to afford the high cost of travel, often in life-threatening situations. Works in partnership with Angel Flight America and Mercy Medical Angels to serve as a safety net when other resources are not available. Intended for financially needy patients requiring medical air transportation who cannot otherwise afford travel.
• Rancho St. Francis A facility dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of abandoned, injured, and neglected horses. Accepted horses are evaluated by a veterinarian and receive proper medical care and treatment to restore health and provide rehabilitation; once healthy they are moved to a riding program or made available for adoption. The Sanctuary also provides a home for retired horses that can no longer be ridden or have little chance of adoption. Intended for rescued horses and the qualified rescue groups and adopters that support them.
• Lifeline 4 Paws Provides non-routine, often life-saving medical treatment for sick or injured dogs that other qualified 501(c)(3) organizations rescue and later place in permanent adoptive homes. Originally a small breed dog rescue program serving Southern California, it redirected its focus to provide veterinary assistance for abused, neglected, and abandoned dogs to achieve greater impact by supporting other rescue groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• The foundation operates educational programs at two universities (Gonzaga University and Chaminade University) preparing students to create new ventures
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Gonzaga UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998The Hogan Family Foundation created the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Students earn Bachelor's degrees in any area with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Leadership. This three-year undergraduate degree program is based on the Jesuit educational philosophy of educating the whole person, preparing students to create new ventures that make a positive difference in society.
• Chaminade UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998The Hogan Family Foundation created the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii. By combining academic coursework with practical, real-world experiences, undergraduate and graduate students develop successful entrepreneurial skills and experiences.
• Angel Flight AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with Angel Flight America, the Hogan Angel Flight Program serves as a safety net for financially needy patients by guaranteeing transportation, often in life threatening situations, when other resources are not available.
• Mercy Medical AngelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with Mercy Medical Angels (also referred to as Mercy Medical Airlift), the Foundation provides air transportation for people in need of medical treatment and diagnosis who are unable to afford the high cost of travel.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation: A private operating foundation singularly focused on entrepreneurship education and research through programs (not grants), making it the most directly comparable peer to Hogan's entrepreneur-leadership university programs and operating-foundation structure.
• Lumina Foundation: An education-focused private foundation supporting postsecondary access and completion, comparable to Hogan's university-level educational programming focus and program-direct support model.
• Peter G. Peterson Foundation: A family-anchored private foundation operating direct programs in its priority area, comparable in founder-led operating-foundation structure and direct program execution to Hogan.
• Skoll Foundation: A private foundation focused on social entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial approaches to social problems, closely aligned with Hogan's mission of promoting entrepreneurial spirit through educational programs.
• Strada Education Foundation: An education-focused foundation supporting postsecondary learning and student outcomes through program investments, highly analogous to Hogan's university-anchored entrepreneurial leadership programming.
• Case Foundation: A family-led foundation investing in entrepreneurship and civic engagement, mirroring Hogan's blend of founder credibility, direct program sponsorship, and focus on entrepreneurial capacity-building.
• Annenberg Foundation: A family-led operating foundation supporting education, arts, and community programs with both direct programs and grantmaking, structurally similar to Hogan's mix of university programs, gardens, and humanitarian initiatives.
• Hearst Foundations: Family-led operating foundations supporting education, health, and community programs, structurally analogous to Hogan's operating-foundation model and family-foundation governance.
• Walton Family Foundation: A large family foundation funding education and community programs through both direct initiatives and grants, comparable in family-foundation structure and education focus to Hogan.

Broad incumbents

• Carnegie Corporation of New York: A much larger established foundation with broad education and democratic-engagement programs, relevant as a larger incumbent peer operating in the same education-philanthropy category as Hogan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hogan-family-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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