HFB Gridiron Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Rockton, IL EIN: 88-2090975

HFB Gridiron Inc is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Rockton, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $28K.

HFB Gridiron Inc at a glance

In short: HFB Gridiron Inc gave $28K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$27,688
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$6,922
Median grant
$2,089
Primary geography
Illinois (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 HFB Gridiron Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Team Dinnerssnack & Other: $22KTeam Dinnerssnack & Other$22KFootballsfootball Bags: $2KFootballsfootball Bags$2KTurbostats Softwareequipment: $2KTurbostats Softwareequipment$2KGenerator for Football Team: $2KGenerator for Football Team$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Team Dinnerssnack & Other ($22K). Together the top 4 received $28K.

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Rockton

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K4 grants2024

In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $28K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Team Dinnerssnack & Other Rockton, ILTeam Dinners/Snacks/Other$21,989
Footballsfootball Bags Rockton, ILEquipment for Team$2,199
Turbostats Softwareequipment Rockton, ILCollect Stats at Games$1,979
Generator for Football Team Rockton, ILRun Equipment on Sidelines$1,521
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying Distributions
2024$17,275$27,688$27,6884$27,688

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

HFB Gridiron Inc is led by Geoff Anderson, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Geoff Anderson

    President

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jess Harshbarger

    Treasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelly Anderson

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Terra Green

    Vice President

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 HFB Gridiron Inc

How much does HFB Gridiron Inc give each year?

HFB Gridiron Inc gave $28K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is HFB Gridiron Inc's typical grant size?

HFB Gridiron Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,089, and its average grant was $6,922, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does HFB Gridiron Inc give grants?

HFB Gridiron Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockton, IL (4 grants).

Does HFB Gridiron Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on HFB Gridiron Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

What is HFB Gridiron Inc?

HFB Gridiron Inc is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Rockton, IL.

What is HFB Gridiron Inc's EIN?

HFB Gridiron Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2090975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024

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