Hoffer Foundation
Private foundation · South Elgin, IL · EIN 36-6160991 · reported 2023–2025
62grants reported
$10Kmedian award
$2,000lower quartile
$225smallest grant
$1.5Mtotal paid
4states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 9 of its 62 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $272K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
500 N Collins St
South Elgin, IL 60177-1104
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food for Greater Elgin Food pantry; capital campaign warehouse refrigeration; school district - change for hunger program | Elgin, IL | $331,500 |
| Judson University Improvement of baseball and softball fields as well as technology improvements | Elgin, IL | $171,090 |
| Judson University Baseball field and program | Elgin, IL | $108,000 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action Leadership Camp and purchase of a bus | St Charles, IL | $75,000 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action Leadership development program for 170 at risk teens direct programs and administrative fees. | St Charles, IL | $75,000 |
| Judson University Improvement of baseball and softball fields as well as technology improvements | Elgin, IL | $65,000 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action Leadership development program for 180 at risk teens. | St Charles, IL | $65,000 |
| Edwards YMCA Camp Camp roofing project; other capital needs; scholarship needs | East Troy, WI | $60,000 |
| Elgin Community College Foundation Scholarship support for tuition books and fees financial assistance for emergency students in crisis | Elgin, IL | $56,075 |
| Elgin Community College Foundation Scholarship support for tuition books and fees financial assistance for emergency students in crisis | Elgin, IL | $50,000 |
| Pads of Elgin Funds to support case management services for homeless members of the community. | Elgin, IL | $40,000 |
| Food for Greater Elgin Expand services to the community. | Elgin, IL | $25,000 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation Support housing and wrap around service for single mothers and families housing case management fina | Hoffman Estates, IL | $22,000 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation Serve the needs of single mothers and their children who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness | Hoffman Estates, IL | $22,000 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation Support housing and wrap around service for single mothers and families housing case management fina | Hoffman Estates, IL | $22,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Help fund building completion for local homes. | Elgin, IL | $20,000 |
| Alignment Collaboration Annual support for student academics and career readiness. | Elgin, IL | $20,000 |
| Westminster Christian School Security system for school | Elgin, IL | $20,000 |
| Administrator Justice Elgin site - legal assistance for underserved | Elgin, IL | $15,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank Support food and backpack programs. | Geneva, IL | $15,000 |
| Fox Valley Hands of Hope Project Hope with School District U-46 | Geneva, IL | $15,000 |
| Fox Valley Hands of Hope Project Hope with School District U-46 | Geneva, IL | $15,000 |
| Pads of Elgin Funds to support case management services for homeless members of the community. | Elgin, IL | $15,000 |
| Westminster Christian School New scoreboard for athletic fields. | Elgin, IL | $15,000 |
| Edwards YMCA Camp General operations and upgrade to central bathhouse and new motor for pontoon boat. | East Troy, WI | $15,000 |
| Fox Valley Hands of Hope Project Hope with School District U-46 | Geneva, IL | $15,000 |
| Purdue University University program for students focused on injection molding. | West Lafayette, IN | $13,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank Support food and backpack programs. | Geneva, IL | $12,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank Milk 2 Plate Program | Geneva, IL | $10,000 |
| Alignment Collaboration | Elgin, IL | $10,000 |
| Ecc Foundation Annual Gala Support | Elgin, IL | $10,000 |
| Edwards YMCA Camp General operations and kitchen upgrade in lodge | East Troy, WI | $10,000 |
| Alignment Collaboration Annual support for student academics and career readiness. | Elgin, IL | $10,000 |
| Food for Greater Elgin Improve warehouse and pantry efficiency and expand services to the community. | Elgin, IL | $10,000 |
| Cals Angels Glow walk sponsorship childrens cancer support | St Charles, IL | $6,000 |
| Cal's Angels Glow walk sponsorship | St Charles, IL | $6,000 |
| Cals Angels Glow walk sponsorship | St Charles, IL | $6,000 |
| Well Child Center Support comprehensive dental visit for school-age children including treatment and care. | South Elgin, IL | $5,000 |
| Casa Kane County Support annual Fall Educational Conference for local foster youth | Geneva, IL | $5,000 |
| Fox Valley Trolley Museum To preserve local transit history. | South Elgin, IL | $5,000 |
| The Funding Project Care packs for Neo-natel intensive care. | St Charles, IL | $5,000 |
| Elgin Youth Symphony Spring concert series | Elgin, IL | $5,000 |
| Centro de Informacion Emergency food pantry | Elgin, IL | $5,000 |
| Adminster Justice Elgin site - legal help | Elgin, IL | $5,000 |
| Project Mobility Support efforts for special needs children to have adaptive bikes. | St Charles, IL | $5,000 |
| Administrator Justice Elgin site - legal assistance for underserved | Elgin, IL | $5,000 |
| Well Child Center Support operations of the Food for Families program. | South Elgin, IL | $2,500 |
| Well Child Center School aged kids dental support | Elgin, IL | $2,000 |
| South Elgin Police Department National night out | South Elgin, ID | $1,500 |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Support Thanksgiving meals. | Elgin, IL | $1,000 |
| South Elgin Parks and Recreation Support summer concert series movies at dusk splash pad and classic car events. | South Elgin, IL | $1,000 |
| Elgin Lions Club Foundation Foxtrot fundraiser for local youth organizations. | South Elgin, IL | $1,000 |
| Chancez Nfp Thanksgiving Love Thy Neighbor Dinner Event | Elgin, IL | $1,000 |
| Elgin Lions Club Foundation Fox Trot 2023 | Elgin, IL | $1,000 |
| Village of South Elgin Summer community program | South Elgin, IL | $1,000 |
| R Church Thanksgiving dinners | Elgin, IL | $1,000 |
| Easter Seals Dupage Fox Valley | Villa Park, IL | $1,000 |
| Elgin Lions Club Foundation Foxtrot fundraiser for funding sight and hearing programs. | Elgin, IL | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Support of Torch Run for special needs community. | Batavia, IL | $500 |
| Central High School Support fishing team for equipment gear tournament costs. | Burlington, IL | $300 |
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