Hoffer Foundation
Accepts applications
Hoffer Foundation is a private foundation in South Elgin, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $477,800 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $65,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$477,800
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $435,915 the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $618,225 | 20 | $6.4 million |
| 2023 | $435,915 | 17 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $477,800 | 25 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hoffer Foundation 500 N Collins St, South Elgin, IL 60177 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 741-5740 |
| What to submit | Submit request in writing to Gretchen Hoffer Farb The Hoffer Foundation 500 N Collins St South Elgin IL 60177 |
What Hoffer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 23 | $404,800 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $60,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Judson University | Improvement of baseball and softball fields as well as technology improvements | $65,000 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | Leadership development program for 180 at risk teens. | $65,000 |
| Edwards YMCA Camp | Camp roofing project; other capital needs; scholarship needs | $60,000 |
| Elgin Community College Foundation | 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 | Funds to support case management services for homeless members of the community. | $40,000 |
| Food For Greater Elgin | Expand services to the community. | $25,000 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation | 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 | Serve the needs of single mothers and their children who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness | $22,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Help fund building completion for local homes. | $20,000 |
| Alignment Collaboration | Annual support for student academics and career readiness. | $20,000 |
| Administrator Justice | Elgin site - legal assistance for underserved | $15,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Support food and backpack programs. | $15,000 |
| Fox Valley Hands of Hope | Project Hope with School District U-46 | $15,000 |
| Purdue University | University program for students focused on injection molding. | $13,000 |
| Cals Angels | Glow walk sponsorship childrens cancer support | $6,000 |
| Well Child Center | Support comprehensive dental visit for school-age children including treatment and care. | $5,000 |
| Casa Kane County | Support annual Fall Educational Conference for local foster youth | $5,000 |
| Fox Valley Trolley Museum | To preserve local transit history. | $5,000 |
| The Funding Project | Care packs for Neo-natel intensive care. | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | Support Thanksgiving meals. | $1,000 |
| South Elgin Parks and Recreation | Support summer concert series movies at dusk splash pad and classic car events. | $1,000 |
| Elgin Lions Club Foundation | Foxtrot fundraiser for local youth organizations. | $1,000 |
| Chancez NFP | Thanksgiving Love Thy Neighbor Dinner Event | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics | Support of Torch Run for special needs community. | $500 |
| Central HIgh School | Support fishing team for equipment gear tournament costs. | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- William A Hoffer
- Gretchen Hoffer Farb
- Mary H Eagin
- Robert Hoffer Jr
Questions people ask
Does Hoffer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hoffer Foundation give?
$477,800 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Hoffer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William A Hoffer (President), Gretchen Hoffer Farb (Secretary), Mary H Eagin (Treasurer) and Robert Hoffer Jr (Vice President).
What does Hoffer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and housing and homelessness.