Hobbies for Good
Hobbies for Good is a private foundation, based in CHAMPAIGN, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $171K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $14K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$171K
+75.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$14K
-86.5% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-89.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hobbies for Good reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Hobbies for Good
Based on IRS filings
Hobbies for Good is a private foundation, based in CHAMPAIGN, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $171K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $14K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $171,065 | $97,465 | $86,664 |
| Revenue | $90,556 | $117,063 | $123,178 |
| Expenses | $16,956 | $106,262 | $142,690 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $15,675 | $106,262 | $141,679 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $985 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $6,244 | $4,458 | $4,316 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Operation Ii Charlie ($10,000), University of Illinois Foundation ($3,750), United Service Organizations ($425).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RED CROSS PEORIA, IL | SUPPORT OF ORGANIZAITON'S MISSION. | $125 |
| UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT OF ORGANIZAITON'S MISSION. | $425 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION URBANA, IL | J AMBROSE SCHOLARSHIP DONATION | $3,750 |
| OPERATION II CHARLIE CHAMPAIGN, IL | SUPPORT OF ORGANIZAITON'S MISSION. | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS DICKERSON | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JENNI HARRIS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| NATE KENNEDY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STEVE PETROTTO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Hobbies for Good?
As of 2024, Hobbies for Good holds $171K in total assets with $91K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $14K in 2024.
Where does Hobbies for Good operate?
Hobbies for Good has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois.
What size grants does Hobbies for Good award?
In 2024, Hobbies for Good awarded 4 grants totaling $14K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Hobbies for Good required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hobbies for Good reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hobbies for Good's EIN?
Hobbies for Good's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3325393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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