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Hoffer Foundation is a private corporation based in SOUTH ELGIN, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1967. The principal officer is Gretchen Hoffer Farb. It holds total assets of $5.4M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $2.6M in 2010 to $5.4M in 2022. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Hoffer Foundation has made 71 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has grown from $262K in 2020 to $618K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.4M distributed across 34 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $225 to $500K, with an average award of $33K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Hoffer Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 71 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, WI, IN.
Hoffer Foundation has distributed a total of $2.3M across 71 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $33K. Individual grants have ranged from $225 to $500K.
Hoffer Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (366160991) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Hoffer Foundation is headquartered in SOUTH ELGIN, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$679K
Total Assets
$5.4M
Fair Market Value
$6.4M
Net Worth
$5.4M
Grants Paid
$618K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$119K
Distribution Amount
$343K
Total: $5.3M
Total Grants
71
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$33K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist ChurchSupport Thanksgiving Dinners | Elgin, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Food For Greater ElginFood pantry; capital campaign warehouse refrigeration; school district - change for hunger program | Elgin, IL | $332K | 2023 |
| Judson UniversityBaseball field and program | Elgin, IL | $108K | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Christian ActionLeadership Camp and purchase of a bus | St Charles, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Westminster Christian SchoolSecurity system for school | Elgin, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Hands Of HopeProject Hope with School District U-46 | Geneva, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Alignment CollaborationAnnual Support | Elgin, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Ecc FoundationAnnual Gala Support | Elgin, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Edwards Ymca CampGeneral operations and kitchen upgrade in lodge | East Troy, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankMilk 2 Plate Program | Geneva, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Cal'S AngelsGlow walk sponsorship | St Charles, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| Adminster JusticeElgin site - legal help | Elgin, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Elgin Youth SymphonySpring concert series | Elgin, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Centro De InformacionEmergency food pantry | Elgin, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Well Child CenterSchool aged kids dental support | Elgin, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| South Elgin Police DepartmentNational night out | South Elgin, ID | $2K | 2023 |
| Village Of South ElginSummer community program | South Elgin, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Easter Seals Dupage Fox ValleyGeneral Fund | Villa Park, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Elgin Lions Club FoundationFox Trot 2023 | Elgin, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| R ChurchThanksgiving dinners | Elgin, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| South Elgin Profession Firefighters"I am me" bags tournament | South Elgin, IL | $225 | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of ElginNew facility | Elgin, IL | $500K | 2022 |
| Alignment Collaborative For EducatiSponsor 2021 | Elgin, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Centro De InformascionSupport for immigrants | Carpentersville, IL | $6K | 2022 |
| Community Crisis ProgramDomestic violence program | Elgin, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Phil'S FriendsGeneral fund to support cancer patients and caregivers | Crown Point, IN | $1K | 2022 |