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Millions given to Thomas Moran Trust and St. Luke's

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Marine Studies

Marine Studies

 by Claus Hoie

by Claus Hoie

 is one of the works the Hoie Foundation has donated to the East Hampton Historical Society.

is one of the works the Hoie Foundation has donated to the East Hampton Historical Society.

Marine Studies

Marine Studies

By Carolyn Kormann on Jul 28, 2009
The Helen and Claus Hoie Charitable Foundation Board of Directors has announced a gift of $1 million to the Thomas Moran Trust this week. The money will be used to... more

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