Hofmeister Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hofmeister Foundation is a private foundation in Quincy, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $144,944 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $150 and the largest $40,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$144,944
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$150
- Largest grant$40,200
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $139,585 the year before.
46% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $122,567 | 25 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $139,585 | 26 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $144,944 | 22 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Hofmeister Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Hofmeister Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 15 | $83,594 |
| Missouri | 4 | $61,100 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100 |
| Kansas | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blessing Foundation Inc | Scholarships, operating | $40,200 |
| Culver Stockton College | Operating | $40,000 |
| Hope Lutheran Church | Operating | $26,000 |
| Saint Louis University | Operating | $20,000 |
| Cheerful Home | Operating | $15,000 |
| Down Country | Operating | $1,000 |
| Quincy Museum | Operating | $500 |
| West Central Il Area Agency on Agin | Capital | $500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Operating | $344 |
| Kingston Cemetery | Operating | $250 |
| Quincy Symphony Orchestra | Operating | $200 |
| Historical Society of Quincy & Adam | Operating | $100 |
| Arts Quincy | Operating | $100 |
| Quincy Sister City Commission | Operating | $100 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Operating | $100 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Operating | $100 |
| American Cancer Society | Operating | $100 |
| Faith Baptist Church | Operating | $100 |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish | Operating | $100 |
| United States Deputy Sheriffs Assoc | Operating | $50 |
| Great Commission Broadcasting Corp | Operating | $50 |
| Quincy Humane Society | Operating | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Hofmeister
- Phyllis J Hofmeister
- Kurt Jay Hofmesiter
Questions people ask
Does Hofmeister Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hofmeister Foundation give?
$144,944 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $150.
Who runs Hofmeister Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Hofmeister (President), Phyllis J Hofmeister (Secretary) and Kurt Jay Hofmesiter (Treasurer).
What does Hofmeister Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.