Hofmeister Foundation
Invitation OnlyQuincy, Illinois · EIN 26-1790317 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$145K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$100
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
31% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Foundation Inc | Quincy, IL | Scholarships, operating | $40,200 |
| Culver Stockton College | Canton, MO | Operating | $40,000 |
| Hope Lutheran Church | Quincy, IL | Operating | $26,000 |
| Saint Louis University | St Louis, MO | Operating | $20,000 |
| Cheerful Home | Quincy, IL | Operating | $15,000 |
| Down Country | Taylor, MO | Operating | $1,000 |
| Quincy Museum | Quincy, IL | Operating | $500 |
| West Central Il Area Agency on Agin | Quincy, IL | Capital | $500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Quincy, IL | Operating | $344 |
| Kingston Cemetery | Liberty, IL | Operating | $250 |
| Quincy Symphony Orchestra | Quincy, IL | Operating | $200 |
| Historical Society of Quincy & Adam | Quincy, IL | Operating | $100 |
| Arts Quincy | Quincy, IL | Operating | $100 |
| Quincy Sister City Commission | Quincy, IL | Operating | $100 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Kansas City, MO | Operating | $100 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operating | $100 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Operating | $100 |
| Faith Baptist Church | Camp Point, IL | Operating | $100 |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish | Quincy, IL | Operating | $100 |
| United States Deputy Sheriffs Assoc | Wichita, KS | Operating | $50 |
| Great Commission Broadcasting Corp | Quincy, IL | Operating | $50 |
| Quincy Humane Society | Quincy, IL | Operating | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,944 | 22 |
| 2024 | $139,585 | 26 |
| 2023 | $122,567 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641259349100939
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1790317
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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