David Hoffmann

David Hoffmann (born 1952) is a U.S.-based billionaire in Florida in the diversified industry, with an estimated net worth of ~$2.6B. SEC records show filings under the name “Hoffmann David Henry,” including insider-trading disclosure forms in early 2026. Recent news coverage also references Lee Enterprises and Hoffmann-related business activity. RTB SEC EDGAR NewsAPI

Business & SEC Activity

SEC EDGAR links Hoffmann to multiple entities, including Lee Enterprises, Inc. (LEE), Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc., CTPARTNERS Executive Search Inc., and DHR International, Inc. SEC EDGAR His SEC filing history includes 6 insider filings, with a Form 3 (initial statement of beneficial ownership) dated 2026-02-17 and multiple Form 4 filings dated 2026-02-18 through 2026-03-06 (Form 4 reports changes in insider ownership such as buys, sells, or grants). SEC EDGAR News items during February–March 2026 include coverage involving Lee Enterprises and other “Hoffmann” business developments. NewsAPI

Philanthropy

ProPublica-reported 2023 Form 990 data shows three foundations with combined assets of $15,568,452 and total grants paid of $543,312. The Morgan Hoffmann Foundation (Cleveland, OH) reported $2,225,785 in assets and $543,312 in grants paid for 2023. Two entries for the Oliver Hoffmann Foundation (Yorkville, IL) reported $13,340,661 in assets with $0 grants paid (and a separate entry showing $2,006 in assets, also with $0 grants paid) for 2023. ProPublica 990

Political Activity

FEC data shows 100 contributions totaling $12,291.81 from 2024-11-01 to 2025-12-20. The party breakdown reported is $3,300 to Republican committees/candidates, $330 to Democratic committees/candidates, and $8,661.81 to PAC/other recipients. Top recipients by amount include TEAM RICK SCOTT ($4,422.50) and RICK SCOTT FOR FLORIDA ($3,300), followed by LETS GET TO WORK PAC ($1,122.50), WINRED ($980), and TRUMP SAVE AMERICA JOINT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE ($685.02). FEC

In the News

In February–March 2026, NewsAPI results include articles about Lee Enterprises (including reports that Cannell Capital withdrew director nominations) and a Nebraska Public Media story about Omaha and Lincoln newspapers being printed in Iowa. Other headlines reference a “Hoffmanns’” golf club project near Estero, Florida, and separate items about “Hoffmann Green” in France related to a construction project in the Nantes region. NewsAPI