The Ralph S Hoffman Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Bluff, Illinois · EIN 20-1337530 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$154K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,834 and $16,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
83% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thread | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $45,000 |
| Ravinia Reach Teach Play | Highland Park, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Careers Through Culinary Arts (C-Cap) | New York, NY | General purposes | $21,400 |
| Yellowhammer Fund | Birmingham, AL | General purposes | $16,000 |
| Brownpreneurs | Saint Louis, MO | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Central American Legal Assistance | Brooklyn, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Inside Circle | San Francisco, CA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Books Beyond Bars | Brooklyn, NY | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Chashama Inc | New York, NY | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Berkshire Community Land Trust | Barrington, MA | General purposes | $1,834 |
| Barrington Public | Barrington, IL | General purposes | $500 |
| Life Needs Coop Inc | Great Barrington, MA | General purposes | $203 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153,937 | 12 |
| 2023 | $130,650 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349101027
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1337530
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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