Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Taylorville, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $305,465 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $48,923. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$305,465
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$48,923
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was down from $321,324 the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $230,980 | 15 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $321,324 | 19 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $305,465 | 23 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William B Hopper 1221 Springfield Road, Taylorville, IL 62568-0530 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 287-1820 |
What Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $173,465 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $56,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $40,000 |
| California | 2 | $22,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian County YMCA | General operating purposes | $48,923 |
| Taylorville Community Unit Schools Dist 3 | Scholarship | $39,500 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Foundation | General operating purposes | $25,300 |
| Howard Young Foundation | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Providence Saint Johns Health Center | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Parents Defending Education | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Taylorville Public Schools Foundation | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Do No Harm | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Christian County Ceo Program | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Christian County Economic Development | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Taylorville Memorial Hospital Foundation | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Sharp Literacy | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Scholl Community Impact Group | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Texas Hill Country Community Foundation | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Fond du Lac Area Foundation | Veterans Memorial Project | $10,000 |
| United Way of Decatur | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Tablets for third grade | $4,142 |
| Swim With Heart | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Bucknell University | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| New Day Club Inc | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Ic Fund | General operating purposes | $300 |
| McKendree University | General operating purposes | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- William B Hopper
- Kenneth A Hart
- Marilyn A Hopper
- James E Adcock
- Dr Ronald E Mizer
- Stephanie Hopper Denby
- Randal B Hopper
- Austin W Hopper
- David W Hopper
- Dr Randall K Perry
- Adam Vocks
Questions people ask
Does Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation give?
$305,465 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William B Hopper (President), Kenneth A Hart (Treasurer), Marilyn A Hopper (Vice President) and James E Adcock (Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.