Abstract: A portable hoist foundation apparatus and portable hoist system are presented. The portable hoist foundation apparatus is positioned across an aperture in a floor. The portable hoist foundation apparatus is fitted to receive a hoist means. The fitting may be a collar that in turn is fitted with an eye to receive a hoist rope, cable, pulley or block and tackle. The portable hoist system includes the portable hoist foundation apparatus fitted to receive a hoist means. The hoist means include attaching a rope to the hoist foundation apparatus so fitted. The rope inserted through a carabiner at the object to be lifted. Power applied to the rope draws the object up to the floor above. Alternatively, a pulley system is attached to the hoist foundation apparatus. A rope fitted through the pulley system. The object is attached to the rope and power is applied to lift the object.