Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg
Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its stated mission is to support youth and families, education, and the elderly, with broad areas of interest that include social service projects promoting independence and self-reliance.
Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg at a glance
In short: Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg gave $244K across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Oregon. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $243,500
- +41.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- +29.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,594
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,303,635
- +76.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (13 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (98% 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 Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to contact the designated contact for application forms and materials. The board evaluates and decides on proposals under its policy, and the foundation makes gifts and grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations twice a year. The filing lists the designated contact as US Bank PCG – Rebecca Bibleheimer.
- Review Cycle
- Contact the designated contact for deadlines.
- Deadline
- Contact the designated contact for deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Us Bank Pcg - Rebecca Bibleheimer
Mailing address: PO Box 3168, Portland, OR 97208
Phone: (503) 275-5923
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg
Who Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Birch Community Services Inc ($8K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 226 grants of 226 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 2% to recipients in Minnesota. Many of the listed grantees are in Portland, Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 53 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 51% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2023) to $244K (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $244K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Community Services Inc Portland, OR | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Minds Matter of Portland Portland, OR | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Caldera Portland, OR | General Operating | $5,000 |
| De La Salle North Catholic Portland, OR | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of or & SW WA Portland, OR | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Pacific Youth Choir Portland, OR | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Reading Results Portland, OR | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of Saturday Academy Portland, OR | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Rose Haven CIC Portland, OR | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Spoon Foundation Portland, OR | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,303,635 | $1,933,521 | $300,502 | $243,500 | 53 | $247,126 | $307,254 | $203,339 |
| 2024 | $1,876,652 | $113,921 | $208,054 | $172,500 | 41 | $175,563 | $78,503 | $128,931 |
| 2023 | $1,970,735 | $78,043 | $198,998 | $160,000 | 39 | $181,841 | $60,987 | $123,043 |
| 2022 | $2,100,655 | $225,100 | $208,285 | $161,500 | 41 | $164,933 | $184,531 | $147,426 |
| 2021 | $2,079,220 | $240,386 | $248,600 | $211,500 | 52 | — | $204,299 | $130,524 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg reported a distributable amount of $203K 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’s stated mission is to support youth and families, education, and the elderly. Its grant program description also highlights social service projects that promote independence and self-reliance, and efforts that expand people’s participation in economic and business activities. Grants are limited to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations; the program description says the foundation does not support medical research or grants to individuals.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of services. Birch Community Services describes its work as helping people meet basic needs and overcome financial difficulty. Minds Matter of Portland says it connects students from low-income families with support to succeed in college. Raphael House of Portland describes its work as ending domestic and sexual violence and supporting survivors. Meals on Wheels People says it provides nutritious food, human connection, and social support to seniors and other nutritionally at-risk populations. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $243,500. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $7,500, with a median of $5,000. Listed larger awards included $7,500 to Birch Community Services Inc. and $6,000 to Minds Matter of Portland. The following organizations each received $5,000: Caldera, De La Salle North Catholic, Girl Scouts of OR & SW WA, Pacific Youth Choir, Reading Results, Friends of Saturday Academy, Rose Haven CIC, Spoon Foundation, Jesuit High School Foundation, and Elevate Oregon. The listed awards were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eric H I Hoffman as president; Jean I Hoffman, Alan Green Jr, and Sally H Miller as directors; and Kelsey Green Grout as secretary.
Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg is led by Eric H. I. Hoffman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric H. I. Hoffman
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Green Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean I. Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally H. Miller
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Green Grout
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg
How much does Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg give each year?
Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg gave $244K across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $173K across 41 grants.
What is Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg's typical grant size?
Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,594, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg that year got $5K on average.
Where does Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg give grants?
Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg gives mostly in Oregon: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (47 grants) and Beaverton, OR (2 grants).
Does Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg's largest grantees?
Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg's largest 2025 grantees include Birch Community Services Inc ($7,500), Minds Matter of Portland ($6,000) and Caldera ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg?
Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $247K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $203K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support youth and families, education, and the elderly. Its grant program description also highlights social service projects that promote independence and self-reliance, and efforts that expand people’s participation in economic and business activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg's EIN?
Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1067941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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