Hofmeister Foundation
The Hofmeister Foundation is a private foundation based in Quincy, Illinois. Its 2025 filing records grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, a church, and community organizations.
Hofmeister Foundation at a glance
In short: Hofmeister Foundation gave $145K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $144,944
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,588
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $1,230,607
- +6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (58% 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 Hofmeister Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4133 Klingele Lane, Quincy, IL 62305
Phone: (217) 577-4708
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hofmeister Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Blessing Foundation Inc ($40K). Together the top 10 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant records show substantial giving to organizations in Illinois and Missouri. The largest listed recipients include organizations in Quincy, Illinois, and Canton and St. Louis, Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hofmeister Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $131; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $422 repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 152% 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 $36K (2019) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blessing Foundation Inc Quincy, IL | Scholarships, Operating | $40,200 |
| Culver Stockton College Canton, MO | Operating | $40,000 |
| Hope Lutheran Church Quincy, IL | Operating | $26,000 |
| Saint Louis University St. Louis, MO | Operating | $20,000 |
| Cheerful Home Quincy, IL | Operating | $15,000 |
| Down Country Taylor, MO | Operating | $1,000 |
| Quincy Museum Quincy, IL | Operating | $500 |
| West Central IL Area Agency on Agin Quincy, IL | Capital | $500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Quincy, IL | Operating | $344 |
| Kingston Cemetery Liberty, IL | Operating | $250 |
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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 | $1,230,607 | $225,851 | $148,661 | $144,944 | 22 | $145,129 | $37,336 | $95,211 |
| 2024 | $1,153,417 | $222,717 | $142,863 | $139,585 | 26 | $139,764 | $40,105 | $78,985 |
| 2023 | $1,073,563 | $194,785 | $125,031 | $122,567 | 25 | $122,743 | $27,557 | $62,460 |
| 2022 | $1,003,809 | $209,190 | $112,575 | $108,685 | 20 | $108,854 | $23,931 | $57,136 |
| 2021 | $907,194 | $217,498 | $72,502 | $69,570 | 14 | $69,739 | $50,091 | $58,189 |
| 2020 | $762,198 | $25,358 | $52,315 | $49,680 | 20 | — | $23,403 | $42,907 |
| 2019 | $789,155 | $172,514 | $38,839 | $36,290 | 18 | — | $22,618 | $38,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hofmeister Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K 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 included support for scholarships and operating costs at a college, a university, a church, and community organizations.
The grantees describe a range of activities. Down Country says it facilitates education and specialized training related to Down syndrome and other abilities and disabilities, particularly in rural communities. The Quincy Symphony Orchestra says it brings orchestral and choral music to Quincy and the surrounding area and supports programs for young musicians. The Quincy Humane Society says it enriches the lives of people and pets through programs and services that foster healthy companionship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $144,944. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $40,200, with a median of $150.
The largest reported grants included $40,200 to Blessing Foundation Inc. for scholarships and operating support; $40,000 to Culver Stockton College for operating support; $26,000 to Hope Lutheran Church for operating support; $20,000 to Saint Louis University for operating support; and $15,000 to Cheerful Home for operating support. Other reported grants included $1,000 to Down Country and $500 to Quincy Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Hofmeister as president, Phyllis J Hofmeister as secretary, and Kurt Jay Hofmesiter as treasurer.
Hofmeister Foundation is led by Robert Hofmeister, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Hofmeister
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kurt Jay Hofmesiter
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Phyllis J. Hofmeister
Secretary
On filings since 2019
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 Hofmeister Foundation
How much does Hofmeister Foundation give each year?
Hofmeister Foundation gave $145K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $140K across 26 grants.
What is Hofmeister Foundation's typical grant size?
Hofmeister Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $150, and its average grant was $6,588, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hofmeister Foundation that year got $131 on average.
Where does Hofmeister Foundation give grants?
Hofmeister Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Quincy, IL (13 grants).
Does Hofmeister Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Hofmeister Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hofmeister Foundation's largest grantees?
Hofmeister Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Blessing Foundation Inc ($40,200), Culver Stockton College ($40,000) and Hope Lutheran Church ($26,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hofmeister Foundation?
Hofmeister Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hofmeister Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarships and operating costs at a college, a university, a church, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hofmeister Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; 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 Hofmeister Foundation's EIN?
Hofmeister Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1790317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Hofmeister 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hofmeister Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hofmeister-foundation-morg_bb231b390656434991cf99650c3dde6a
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