Private foundation · EIN 36-6160991
Hoffer Foundation
South Elgin, IL
Hoffer Foundation is a private foundation based in South Elgin, IL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $478K in grants and contributions paid across 28 grants, with $8.95M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Judson University, Fox Valley Christian Action and Edwards YMCA Camp.
How to request funding
- Contact
- Hoffer Foundation
- Phone
- 8477415740
- Address
- 500 N Collins St, South Elgin, Il, 60177
- Form and materials
- Submit request in writing to Gretchen Hoffer Farb The Hoffer Foundation 500 N Collins St South Elgin IL 60177
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson University | Elgin, IL | Improvement of baseball and softball fields as well as technology improvements | $65,000 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | St Charles, IL | Leadership development program for 180 at risk teens. | $65,000 |
| Edwards YMCA Camp | East Troy, WI | Camp roofing project; other capital needs; scholarship needs | $60,000 |
| Elgin Community College Foundation | Elgin, IL | Scholarship support for tuition books and fees financial assistance for emergency students in crisis plus innovative initiatives for student support. | $50,000 |
| PADS of Elgin | Elgin, IL | Funds to support case management services for homeless members of the community. | $40,000 |
| Food For Greater Elgin | Elgin, IL | Expand services to the community. | $25,000 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation | Hoffman Estates, IL | Support housing and wrap around service for single mothers and families housing case management financial literacy counseling and basic needs | $22,000 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation | Hoffman Estates, IL | Serve the needs of single mothers and their children who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness | $22,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Elgin, IL | Help fund building completion for local homes. | $20,000 |
| Alignment Collaboration | Elgin, IL | Annual support for student academics and career readiness. | $20,000 |
| Administrator Justice | Elgin, IL | Elgin site - legal assistance for underserved | $15,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Support food and backpack programs. | $15,000 |
| Fox Valley Hands of Hope | Geneva, IL | Project Hope with School District U-46 | $15,000 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | University program for students focused on injection molding. | $13,000 |
| Cals Angels | St Charles, IL | Glow walk sponsorship childrens cancer support | $6,000 |
| Well Child Center | South Elgin, IL | Support comprehensive dental visit for school-age children including treatment and care. | $5,000 |
| Casa Kane County | Geneva, IL | Support annual Fall Educational Conference for local foster youth | $5,000 |
| Fox Valley Trolley Museum | South Elgin, IL | To preserve local transit history. | $5,000 |
| The Funding Project | St Charles, IL | Care packs for Neo-natel intensive care. | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | Elgin, IL | Support Thanksgiving meals. | $1,000 |
| South Elgin Parks and Recreation | South Elgin, IL | Support summer concert series movies at dusk splash pad and classic car events. | $1,000 |
| Elgin Lions Club Foundation | South Elgin, IL | Foxtrot fundraiser for local youth organizations. | $1,000 |
| Chancez NFP | Elgin, IL | Thanksgiving Love Thy Neighbor Dinner Event | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics | Batavia, IL | Support of Torch Run for special needs community. | $500 |
| Central HIgh School | Burlington, IL | Support fishing team for equipment gear tournament costs. | $300 |
The 25 largest of 28 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Hoffer Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Submit request in writing to Gretchen Hoffer Farb The Hoffer Foundation 500 N Collins St South Elgin IL 60177. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.
How much does Hoffer Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $477,800 in grants and contributions paid (28 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Hoffer Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Judson University (IL), $65K, Fox Valley Christian Action (IL), $65K, Edwards YMCA Camp (WI), $60K, Elgin Community College Foundation (IL), $50K and PADS of Elgin (IL), $40K.