John W Pope Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John W Pope Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,400 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,100 and the largest $8,000. 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$47,400
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,100
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$820,466
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,200 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,200 | 12 | $779,352 |
| 2024 | $44,200 | 13 | $831,423 |
| 2025 | $47,400 | 13 | $820,466 |
How to apply
John W Pope 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 2 | $13,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $11,100 |
| Illinois | 3 | $7,300 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,200 |
| New York | 1 | $3,700 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,100 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| People and Carnivores | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Back Porch Radio Broadcasting Wort | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Peace Action of Wisconsin | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $3,700 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Unrestricted | $3,100 |
| Rachel Carson Council | Unrestricted | $3,100 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $3,100 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $3,100 |
| Land Stewardship Project | Unrestricted | $3,100 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Rainbow Hospice Care Inc | Unrestricted | $2,600 |
| Mission Compassion Paws | Unrestricted | $1,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Sabrina W Sullivan
- Madeline W Roamer
- Keegan J Roamer
- Randall Romei
Questions people ask
Does John W Pope Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John W Pope Foundation give?
$47,400 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,100.
Who runs John W Pope Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sabrina W Sullivan (President/Dir), Madeline W Roamer (Vice Pres/Dir), Keegan J Roamer (Treasurer/DIR) and Randall Romei (Secretary/Dir).