E L and Z Irene Hopkins Private Foundation
Historical FunderEmporia, Kansas · EIN 74-2831255 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $711 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHELLE MOLINARO |
|---|---|
| Address | 4820 W 143RD TERRACE, LEAWOOD KS 66224 |
| Phone | 9132696428 |
| MRMOLINARO@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | RECIPIENTS SHOULD COMPLETE GRANT APPLICATION FORM WITH THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS: PROOF THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS A 501(C)(3) ENTITY, LIST OF OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS AND THEIR PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS, MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR FORM 990, ONE-PAGE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT SHOWING PROPOSED REVENUES AND EXPENSES AND IF APPLICABLE, PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS' CONTACT INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | THE RECIPIENT MUST BE A QUALIFIED PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3)OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
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
0% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia Community Foundation | Emporia, KS | General purposes school projects | $150,000 |
| Emporia Community Foundation | Emporia, KS | Olpe fitness park | $25,000 |
| Radical Life Inc | Emporia, KS | Family & hope support of leaders | $17,000 |
| Camp Wood YMCA | Elmdale, KS | Tower project | $15,000 |
| Mission Creek Camp Retreat Ctr | Topeka, KS | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Mission Creek Camp Retreat Ctr | Topeka, KS | Programming enhancements | $10,000 |
| Sparkwheel Inc | Lawrence, KS | Integrated student supports | $10,000 |
| Usd 251 North Lyon County | Americus, KS | Teacher awards | $2,132 |
| Emporia Christian School | Emporia, KS | Teacher awards | $711 |
| Sacred Heart School | Emporia, KS | Teacher awards | $711 |
| Didde Catholic Campus Center | Emporia, KS | Program funding | $250 |
| Emporia Community Foundation | Emporia, KS | Emporia senior center | $150 |
| Hand in Hand Hospice | Emporia, KS | Program funding | $150 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($99,682). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $340,786 | 26 |
| 2024 | $255,671 | 26 |
| 2023 | $197,842 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349101114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2831255
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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