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Leonora B Hopkins Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 596123410

Leonora B Hopkins Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $7,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $12,500 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$401,433
2024$12,5002$412,791
2025$15,0002$442,698

How to apply

Leonora B Hopkins 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Leonora B Hopkins Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida2$15,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
American Red Cross of Greater Miami
Miami, FL
General support$7,500
Miami Lighgthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Inc
Miami, FL
General support$7,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Leonora B Hopkins Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Leonora B Hopkins Foundation give?

$15,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs Leonora B Hopkins Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Northern Trust Company (Trustee).

What does Leonora B Hopkins Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly disability and human services.

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