Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family
Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family is a private foundation based in Glen Allen, Virginia. It makes grants to qualifying charitable organizations and reports that it does not carry on charitable activities directly.
Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family at a glance
In short: Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family gave $178K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Florida. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $178,050
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,128
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,025
- Total assets
- $2,601,078
- -2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1779, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone: (804) 550-3958
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PGA Tour Charities Inc ($101K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 80 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 34% to Virginia, 7% to New Jersey, and 3% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2023) to $361K (2021). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PGA Tour Charities Inc Pointe Vedra, FL | Charitable Support | $100,500 |
| MCV Foundation Richmond, VA | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Hanover County Sheriff's Office Fdn Hanover, VA | Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Westminster Choir College Lawrenceville, NJ | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust Washington, DC | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Fetch-a-Cure Richmond, VA | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Richmond Animal League North Chesterfield, VA | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Kassunga Mission Initiative North Chesterfield, VA | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| St Francis Home Inc Richmond, VA | Charitable Support | $3,050 |
| Commonwealth Catholic Charities Richmond, VA | Charitable Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,601,078 | $134,746 | $203,717 | $178,050 | 16 | $178,050 | $114,000 | $162,356 |
| 2024 | $2,667,910 | $327,258 | $175,428 | $156,000 | 16 | $156,000 | $307,646 | $151,431 |
| 2023 | $2,513,808 | $168,432 | $156,697 | $138,000 | 18 | $138,000 | $149,735 | $136,193 |
| 2022 | $2,499,669 | $105,526 | $284,838 | $250,000 | 15 | $250,000 | $83,723 | $141,677 |
| 2021 | $2,678,981 | $515,003 | $383,863 | $361,000 | 15 | $361,000 | $492,140 | $162,915 |
| 2020 | $2,547,841 | $-83,176 | $181,486 | $162,000 | 16 | — | $45,647 | $150,930 |
| 2019 | $2,812,503 | $139,863 | $206,792 | $177,000 | 19 | — | $64,662 | $150,676 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family reported a distributable amount of $162K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations, including groups whose own missions include animal care, emergency ambulance service, human services, and support for a village and school in Uganda.
For example, Richmond Animal League describes its mission as providing homeless animals with temporary housing, medical treatment, sterilization, and care until adoption. Commonwealth Catholic Charities says it provides human services, especially to vulnerable people, while Kassunga Mission Initiative describes work to improve quality of life in communities in Uganda, including support for St. Teresa’s Learning Center.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $178,050. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,500, with a median of $4,025.
The largest reported grants included $100,500 to PGA TOUR CHARITIES INC, $20,000 to MCV Foundation, $15,000 to Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Foundation, $10,000 to Westminster Choir College, and $5,000 each to American Battlefield Trust, Fetch-A-Cure, Richmond Animal League, and Kassunga Mission Initiative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brenda Hopkins Eggleston as president, Thomas B. Eggleston as vice-president, Mary Butler Eggleston as secretary, and David Reid Eggleston as treasurer. It also lists Rita Smith, Karen O. Atwood, and John B. O’Grady as directors.
Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family is led by Brenda Hopkins Eggleston, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brenda Hopkins Eggleston
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John B. O'Grady
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karen O. Atwood
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rita Smith
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David Reid Eggleston
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Butler Eggleston
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas B. Eggleston
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family
How much does Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family give each year?
Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family gave $178K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $156K across 16 grants.
What is Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family's typical grant size?
Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family's median grant in 2025 was $4,025, and its average grant was $11,128, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family that year got $20K on average.
Where does Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family give grants?
Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family gives mostly in Florida: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (34%) and New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (5 grants) and North Chesterfield, VA (2 grants).
Does Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (15 grants).
Who are Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family's largest grantees?
Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family's largest 2025 grantees include PGA Tour Charities Inc ($100,500), MCV Foundation ($20,000) and Hanover County Sheriff's Office Fdn ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family?
Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations, including groups whose own missions include animal care, emergency ambulance service, human services, and support for a village and school in Uganda. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family's EIN?
Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1350070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Cecil R & Edna S Hopkins Family 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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