William G and Helen C Hoffman Fdn
Accepts applications
William G and Helen C Hoffman Fdn is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $340,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$340,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $260,000 the year before.
47% 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 | $295,000 | 15 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 15 | $8.2 million |
| 2025 | $340,000 | 17 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services 100 N Main St FL 5D4001-052, Winston Salem, NC 27101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 730-4933, grantadministration@wellsfargo.com |
| What to submit | Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/ hoffman |
| Deadlines | January 15 and august 22 |
| Restrictions | No geographic or program limitations. However, the fdn primarily supports organizations in New Jersey or New York that support help for the blind or medical research for the blind |
What William G and Helen C Hoffman Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $193,500 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $136,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Eversight | General operating | $30,000 |
| Vision Loss Alliance of NJ | General operating | $30,000 |
| Safe Toddles | General operating | $30,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General operating | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Agency of Ctr Jer | General operating | $25,000 |
| St Josephs School for the Blind | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Suny College of Optometry Foundation | General operating | $17,500 |
| Visions Services Blind and Visual Impair | General operating | $16,000 |
| Helen Keller Services | General operating | $15,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Kings Bay Y | General operating | $15,000 |
| Research to Prevent Blindness | General operating | $15,000 |
| Via Visually Impaired Advancement | General operating | $15,000 |
| Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visua | General operating | $10,000 |
| P G Chambers School Inc | General operating | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does William G and Helen C Hoffman Fdn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 15 and august 22.
How much does William G and Helen C Hoffman Fdn give?
$340,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs William G and Helen C Hoffman Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does William G and Helen C Hoffman Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability and education.