Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation
The Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation is a private foundation based in Whiteford, Maryland. In 2025, it reported giving grants to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Maryland, Colorado, and North Carolina.
Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation at a glance
In short: Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation gave $34K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $1,985
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $627,904
- Primary geography
- Maryland (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 147, Whiteford, MD 21160-0147
Phone: (410) 937-9804
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fawn Grove Church of the Nazarene ($5K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 12% to Colorado, 9% to North Carolina, 6% to Mississippi, and 6% to Virginia. The remaining 20% went to recipients in other states, including Arkansas, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fawn Grove Church of the Nazarene Pylesville, MD | Supporting Charitable Endeavors | $5,000 |
| River Valley Ranch Baltimore, MD | Supporting Charitable Endeavors | $5,000 |
| American Family Association Tupelo, MS | Supporting Charitable Endeavors | $2,000 |
| American Values Arlington, VA | Supporting Charitable Endeavors | $2,000 |
| Bethesda Transformation Center Churchville, MD | Supporting Charitable Endeavors | $2,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc Charlotte, NC | Supporting Charitable Endeavors | $2,000 |
| Char Hope Foundation Pylesville, MD | Supporting Charitable Endeavors | $2,000 |
| Family Life Sheridan, AR | Supporting Charitable Endeavors | $2,000 |
| Family Research Council Washington, DC | Supporting Charitable Endeavors | $2,000 |
| Family Talk Colorado Springs, CO | Supporting Charitable Endeavors | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $627,904 | $667,227 | $39,323 | $33,750 | 17 | $33,750 | $5,351 | $33,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work included supporting charitable endeavors, promoting traditional family values and religious liberty, pregnancy care, and assistance to families experiencing poverty. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $33,750. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The two largest grants were $5,000 each, to Fawn Grove Church of the Nazarene and River Valley Ranch.
Other 2025 recipients included American Family Association ($2,000), American Values ($2,000), Bethesda Transformation Center ($2,000), Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ($2,000), Char Hope Foundation ($2,000), Family Life ($2,000), Family Research Council ($2,000), Family Talk ($2,000), Focus on the Family ($2,000), and Turning Point USA ($1,250). Human Life Services and Anchor Ridge each received $1,000.
Among these grantees, Family Research Council describes its work as promoting the traditional family unit and Judeo-Christian values; American Values says it works to educate the public and policymakers about founding principles and issues including religious liberty; Human Life Services describes itself as a Christ-centered pregnancy care organization; and Anchor Ridge says it provides supplies to impoverished families in the Appalachian region.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cindy L Hushon as president, Benjamin H Hushon as vice president, Timothy Hushon as treasurer, and Tabitha Krone as secretary.
Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation is led by Cindy L. Hushon, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cindy L. Hushon
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin H. Hushon
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Timothy Hushon
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tabitha Krone
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tabitha Hushon (2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation
How much does Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation give each year?
Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation gave $34K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation's typical grant size?
Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,985, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation give grants?
Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (12%) and North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pylesville, MD (2 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supporting Charitable Endeavors" (17 grants).
Who are Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation's largest grantees?
Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fawn Grove Church of the Nazarene ($5,000), River Valley Ranch ($5,000) and American Family Association ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation?
Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation reported $628K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work included supporting charitable endeavors, promoting traditional family values and religious liberty, pregnancy care, and assistance to families experiencing poverty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation's EIN?
Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2865726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
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