Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderTaylorville, Illinois · EIN 37-6026794 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM B HOPPER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1221 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, TAYLORVILLE IL 625680530 |
| Phone | 2172871820 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County YMCA | Taylorville, IL | General operating purposes | $48,923 |
| Taylorville Community Unit Schools Dist 3 | Taylorville, IL | Scholarship | $39,500 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Foundation | Springfield, IL | General operating purposes | $25,300 |
| Howard Young Foundation | Woodruff, WI | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Providence Saint Johns Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Parents Defending Education | Arlington, VA | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Taylorville Public Schools Foundation | Taylorville, IL | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Do No Harm | Glen Allen, VA | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Christian County CEO Program | Taylorville, IL | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Christian County Economic Development | Taylorville, IL | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Taylorville Memorial Hospital Foundation | Taylorville, IL | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Sharp Literacy | Milwaukee, WI | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Scholl Community Impact Group | Winchester, WI | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Texas Hill Country Community Foundation | Kerville, TX | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Fond Du Lac Area Foundation | Fond Du Lac, WI | Veterans Memorial Project | $10,000 |
| United Way of Decatur | Decatur, IL | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Mahomet, IL | Tablets for third grade | $4,142 |
| Swim With Heart | Santa Monica, CA | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| New Day Club Inc | Mequon, WI | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Ic Fund | Jacksonville, IL | General operating purposes | $300 |
| Mckendree University | Lebanon, IL | General operating purposes | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $305,465 | 23 |
| 2024 | $321,324 | 19 |
| 2023 | $230,980 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641189349101514
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6026794
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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