Josephine Lawrence Hopkins Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Josephine Lawrence Hopkins Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $350,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$350,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was down from $375,000 the year before.
58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $375,000 | 28 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $350,000 | 26 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
Josephine Lawrence 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.
What Josephine Lawrence Hopkins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | $75,000 |
| Washington | 7 | $60,000 |
| New York | 5 | $55,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $45,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Victims of Torture | General operating | $50,000 |
| United Way of Rutherford County | General operating | $50,000 |
| Deployus Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Children's Cancer & Blood Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Platelet Disorder Support Assn | General operating | $25,000 |
| Give to Research | General operating | $25,000 |
| Biobuilder Educational Foundation | General operating | $15,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Cancer Support Team | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Schuyler Fdn for Career Bridges Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Purdue Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Athletes Committed to Educating Students | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Sophia Way | General operating | $10,000 |
| Front and Centered | General operating | $7,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support FD | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ajiri Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Project Success | General operating | $5,000 |
| World Savvy Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General operating | $5,000 |
| Constellation Fund | General operating | $5,000 |
| Whiteswan Environmental We | General operating | $5,000 |
| Honnold Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Seattle | General operating | $5,000 |
| Duwamish River Cleanupcoalition Tech Gro | General operating | $4,000 |
| Soundbio Lab | General operating | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alison A F Chase
- Lee Harrison Corbin
- Valerie C Spencer
- Alison M Spencer
- Lawrence Corning
- Olaf Corning
- Chris Colage
Questions people ask
Does Josephine Lawrence Hopkins Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Josephine Lawrence Hopkins Foundation give?
$350,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs Josephine Lawrence Hopkins Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alison A F Chase (Director/Secretary), Lee Harrison Corbin (Director/Treasurer and Assistant Secretary), Valerie C Spencer (Director/President) and Alison M Spencer (Director/Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Josephine Lawrence Hopkins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and health.