George W Hopper Family Foundation
George W Hopper Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Golden, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $531K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $34K.
George W Hopper Family Foundation at a glance
In short: George W Hopper Family Foundation gave $40K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,000
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $531,204
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who George W Hopper Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Huerfano County Youth Services ($8K). Together the top 5 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George W Hopper Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huerfano County Youth Services Walsenburg, CO | To Support "Crew" Program | $8,000 |
| Girls Athletic Leadership Schools Denver, CO | Foster Academic Excellence | $8,000 |
| Young Americans Ctr for Finl Educ Denver, CO | "Girls Can" Program | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo Cnty Pueblo, CO | Girls Dropout Prevention Program | $8,000 |
| Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation Denver, CO | Scholarships for Girls Tennis Prog | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $531,204 | $44,154 | $52,257 | $40,000 | 5 | $42,474 | $34,371 | $33,288 |
| 2023 | $539,307 | $6,816 | $31,075 | $20,000 | 4 | $22,214 | $9,480 | $30,158 |
| 2022 | $563,566 | $9,461 | $28,444 | $16,000 | 4 | $17,640 | $6,218 | $31,229 |
| 2021 | $582,549 | $61,011 | $32,858 | $20,000 | 6 | $23,841 | $51,994 | $32,159 |
| 2020 | $554,396 | $39,774 | $33,235 | $26,000 | 8 | — | $33,978 | $28,981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George W Hopper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George W Hopper Family Foundation is led by Sally H. Hopper, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sally H. Hopper
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne E. H. Vickstrom
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline H. Haynes
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan H. Pevarnik
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy H. Hopper
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 George W Hopper Family Foundation
How much does George W Hopper Family Foundation give each year?
George W Hopper Family Foundation gave $40K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 4 grants.
What is George W Hopper Family Foundation's typical grant size?
George W Hopper Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $8,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George W Hopper Family Foundation give grants?
George W Hopper Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does George W Hopper Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on George W Hopper Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are George W Hopper Family Foundation's largest grantees?
George W Hopper Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Huerfano County Youth Services ($8,000), Girls Athletic Leadership Schools ($8,000) and Young Americans Ctr for Finl Educ ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George W Hopper Family Foundation?
George W Hopper Family Foundation reported $531K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George W Hopper Family Foundation's EIN?
George W Hopper Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1515728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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