Hopkin Foundation
The Hopkin Foundation is a private foundation based in Belmont, Massachusetts. It focuses on helping people from lower-income backgrounds pursue college education, pairing financial aid with mentoring to help students navigate college and career planning.
Hopkin Foundation at a glance
In short: Hopkin Foundation gave $206K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $205,637
- -27.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,282
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,114
- Total assets
- $382,729
- +54.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hopkin Foundation
- Review Cycle
- See the foundation’s website.
- Deadline
- See the foundation’s website.
- Contact
Application contact: Scholarship Foundation Hopkin Found
Mailing address: 11 Oak St, Belmont, MA 02478
Phone: (781) 801-4544
Website: https://hopkinfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hopkin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brigham Young University-Idaho ($102K). Together the top 9 received $180K.
Organizations only. It also paid 11 individual scholarships ($25,182), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 97 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Idaho (50%), Utah (24%), New Hampshire (8%), New York (7%), and an unidentified state or location (6%). The largest listed recipient was Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hopkin Foundation gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $206K (2025) to $570K (2022). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $206K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | Restricted Scholarships | $101,900 |
| River University Nashua, NH | Restricted Scholarships | $16,844 |
| Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Restricted Scholarships | $16,028 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Restricted Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Ensign College Salt Lake City, UT | Restricted Scholarships | $13,541 |
| Snow College Ephraim, UT | Restricted Scholarships | $8,277 |
| 11 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $25,182 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | Restricted Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Daystar University Bloomington, MN | Restricted Scholarships | $2,515 |
| Uscis Camp Springs, MD | General Support | $350 |
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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 | $382,729 | $335,817 | $215,037 | $205,637 | 20 | $210,186 | $2,465 | $13,714 |
| 2024 | $247,470 | $89,176 | $293,631 | $283,588 | 24 | $289,280 | $15,209 | $18,453 |
| 2023 | $447,539 | $450,824 | $295,453 | $283,776 | 15 | $288,976 | $61,717 | $19,090 |
| 2022 | $281,817 | $505,864 | $589,435 | $570,135 | 22 | $584,052 | $82,562 | $15,245 |
| 2021 | $448,102 | $614,299 | $379,606 | $362,206 | 16 | $371,256 | $73,813 | $19,207 |
| 2020 | $281,745 | $382,745 | $258,488 | $246,070 | 68 | — | $56,792 | $11,047 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hopkin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K 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 says it aims to help lower-income individuals successfully receive a college education and gain access to higher-paying jobs. Its student program combines financial aid with a dedicated mentor who can help with choosing a major, planning for graduation, career development, and tracking academic progress.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $205,637. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $101,900, with a median of $3,114. The largest grants included:
The foundation’s website also invites students to request an application to its scholarship program. How to apply: The filing directs applicants to apply online and visit the foundation’s website for application information; the website says students may request a scholarship application. Award restrictions are listed as available on the website.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Lazenby as president. Other listed officers and directors are Daniel Hopkin (VP, Fundraising); John Dow (Director); Jeff Hopkin, Arden Hopkin, Marianne Hopkin, Lorainne Hopkin, Marcia Dow, Jennifer Hopkin, and Andrew Hopkin (Vice Presidents).
Hopkin Foundation is led by David Lazenby, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Lazenby
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Dow
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arden Hopkin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Hopkin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorainne Hopkin
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Dow
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Hopkin
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Hopkin
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hopkin
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Hopkin
Vice President & Fundraising
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kerry Hopkin (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Candy Hopkin (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hopkin Foundation
How much does Hopkin Foundation give each year?
Hopkin Foundation gave $206K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $284K across 24 grants.
What is Hopkin Foundation's typical grant size?
Hopkin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,114, and its average grant was $10,282, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hopkin Foundation give grants?
Hopkin Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (24%) and New Hampshire (8%).
Does Hopkin Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Hopkin Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Restricted Scholarship" (11 grants) and "Restricted Scholarships" (8 grants).
Who are Hopkin Foundation's largest grantees?
Hopkin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brigham Young University-Idaho ($101,900), River University ($16,844) and Brigham Young University ($16,028), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 11 individual scholarships ($25,182), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hopkin Foundation?
Hopkin Foundation reported $383K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hopkin Foundation fund?
The foundation says it aims to help lower-income individuals successfully receive a college education and gain access to higher-paying jobs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hopkin Foundation?
Hopkin Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check hopkinfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Hopkin Foundation's EIN?
Hopkin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2490613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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