William G & Helen Hoffman Foundation
Historical FunderSaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 23-7981677 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WELLS FARGO PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 N MAIN ST FL 5D4001-052, WINSTON SALEM NC 27101 |
| Phone | 8887304933 |
| grantadministration@wellsfargo.com | |
| Form and materials | APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.WELLSFARGO.COM/PRIVATEFOUNDATIONGRANTS/ HOFFMAN |
| Deadlines | JANUARY 15 AND AUGUST 22 |
| Restrictions | NO GEOGRAPHIC OR PROGRAM LIMITATIONS. HOWEVER, THE FDN PRIMARILY SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS IN NEW JERSEY OR NEW YORK THAT SUPPORT HELP FOR THE BLIND OR MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR THE BLIND |
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc | Yorktown Heights, NY | General operating | $30,000 |
| Eversight | Clark, NJ | General operating | $30,000 |
| Vision Loss Alliance of Nj | Morris Plains, NJ | General operating | $30,000 |
| Safe Toddles | Fishkill, NY | General operating | $30,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Agency of Ctr Jer | Elizabeth, NJ | General operating | $25,000 |
| St Josephs School for the Blind | Jersey City, NJ | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Seeing Eye Inc | Morristown, NJ | General operating | $20,000 |
| Suny College of Optometry Foundation | New York, NY | General operating | $17,500 |
| Visions Services Blind and Visual Impair | New York, NY | General operating | $16,000 |
| Helen Keller Services | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $15,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc | Smithtown, NY | General operating | $15,000 |
| Kings Bay Y | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $15,000 |
| Research to Prevent Blindness | New York, NY | General operating | $15,000 |
| Via Visually Impaired Advancement | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $15,000 |
| Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visua | Winnetka, IL | General operating | $10,000 |
| P G Chambers School Inc | Cedar Knolls, NJ | General operating | $6,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $340,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $295,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349102604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7981677
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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