Hoffer Foundation
Historical FunderSouth Elgin, Illinois · EIN 36-6160991 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$478K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $22,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HOFFER FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 N COLLINS ST, SOUTH ELGIN IL 60177 |
| Phone | 8477415740 |
| Form and materials | Submit request in writing to Gretchen Hoffer Farb The Hoffer Foundation 500 N Collins St South Elgin IL 60177 |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
7% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| 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… | $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… | $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 |
| Project Mobility | St Charles, IL | Support efforts for special needs children to have adaptive bikes. | $0 |
| Westminster Christian School | Elgin, IL | New scoreboard for athletic fields. | $0 |
| Gifford Park Association | Elgin, IL | Sponsorship of Historic Elgin House Walk which raises funds for helping neighbors improve their homes. | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $477,800 | 28 |
| 2023 | $435,915 | 17 |
| 2022 | $618,225 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621049349100712
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6160991
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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