Hoffer Foundation

EIN 36-6160991 Β· IL

Typical grant ~$15K Funds in IL, WI, IN
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Hoffer Foundation based in IL paid 28 grants totaling $477.8K to 27 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $300 to $65K, with a median of $15K. Its largest recipients included Fox Valley Christian Action, Judson University, and Edwards YMCA Camp. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,225,542
Giving (latest yr)
$477,800
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
28
Median grant
$15K
Recipients
27
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Fox Valley Christian Action$65,000
  • Judson University$65,000
  • Edwards YMCA Camp$60,000
  • Elgin Community College Foundation$50,000
  • Fellowship Housing Corporation$44,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$404,800 Β· 26 grants
  • Wisconsin$60,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Indiana$13,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (28)

Fox Valley Christian Action
St Charles, IL
Leadership development program for 180 at risk teens.
$65,000
Judson University
Elgin, IL
Improvement of baseball and softball fields as well as technology improvements
$65,000
Edwards YMCA Camp
East Troy, WI
Camp roofing project; other capital needs; scholarship needs
$60,000
Elgin Community College Foundation
Elgin, IL
Scholarship support for tuition books and fees financial assistance for emergency students in crisis plus innovative initiatives for student support.
$50,000
PADS of Elgin
Elgin, IL
Funds to support case management services for homeless members of the community.
$40,000
Food For Greater Elgin
Elgin, IL
Expand services to the community.
$25,000
Fellowship Housing Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL
Support housing and wrap around service for single mothers and families housing case management financial literacy counseling and basic needs
$22,000
Fellowship Housing Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL
Serve the needs of single mothers and their children who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness
$22,000
Alignment Collaboration
Elgin, IL
Annual support for student academics and career readiness.
$20,000
Habitat for Humanity
Elgin, IL
Help fund building completion for local homes.
$20,000
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Geneva, IL
Support food and backpack programs.
$15,000
Fox Valley Hands of Hope
Geneva, IL
Project Hope with School District U-46
$15,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Hoffer Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, Hoffer Foundation reported 28 itemized grants totaling $477.8K. Individual grants ranged from $300 to $65K (median $15K).

Recent recipients include Fox Valley Christian Action, Judson University, Edwards YMCA Camp, among 27 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Hoffer Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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