John D & Edna Hofer Trust
John D & Edna Hofer Trust is a private foundation, based in Mitchell, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $875K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
John D & Edna Hofer Trust at a glance
In short: John D & Edna Hofer Trust gave $875K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $125K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $875,000
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $125,000
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $113,000
- Total assets
- $20,595,326
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John D & Edna Hofer Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bethany Mennonite Church ($245K). Together the top 7 received $875K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 21 grants of 34 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John D & Edna Hofer Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $809K (2023) to $989K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $875K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Mennonite Church Freeman, SD | Donation | $245,000 |
| Salvation Army Omaha, NE | Donation | $242,750 |
| Goodwill Industries Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $115,000 |
| Salem Mennonite Breth Chu Bridgewater, SD | Donation | $113,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul of Siou Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $75,500 |
| Union Gospel Mission Sioux Falls, SD | Donation | $52,250 |
| Parkston Congregational Church Parketson, SD | Donation | $31,500 |
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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 | $20,595,326 | $1,306,506 | $1,073,563 | $875,000 | 7 | $921,612 | $1,204,479 | $960,432 |
| 2024 | $19,843,429 | $2,168,504 | $997,918 | $849,155 | 7 | $894,846 | $2,067,127 | $926,097 |
| 2023 | $18,724,217 | $609,951 | $930,878 | $809,200 | 6 | $847,889 | $524,766 | $855,521 |
| 2022 | $17,025,110 | $1,015,922 | $1,152,675 | $988,850 | 7 | $1,026,718 | $935,507 | $858,355 |
| 2021 | $20,929,628 | $2,123,057 | $1,085,797 | $959,000 | 7 | $998,009 | $2,038,995 | $942,740 |
| 2020 | $19,178,844 | $855,831 | $1,013,598 | $884,700 | 7 | — | $786,069 | $816,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John D & Edna Hofer Trust reported a distributable amount of $960K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John D & Edna Hofer Trust's only listed officer is FNN Trust Company LLC, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
FNN Trust Company LLC
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$96K (2020) → $137K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $137K, to FNN Trust Company LLC (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John D & Edna Hofer Trust
How much does John D & Edna Hofer Trust give each year?
John D & Edna Hofer Trust gave $875K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $849K across 7 grants.
What is John D & Edna Hofer Trust's typical grant size?
John D & Edna Hofer Trust's median grant in 2025 was $113,000, and its average grant was $125,000, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John D & Edna Hofer Trust give grants?
John D & Edna Hofer Trust gives mostly in South Dakota: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux Falls, SD (3 grants).
Does John D & Edna Hofer Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on John D & Edna Hofer Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (7 grants).
Who are John D & Edna Hofer Trust's largest grantees?
John D & Edna Hofer Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Bethany Mennonite Church ($245,000), Salvation Army ($242,750) and Goodwill Industries ($115,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John D & Edna Hofer Trust?
John D & Edna Hofer Trust reported $20.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $922K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $960K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is John D & Edna Hofer Trust's EIN?
John D & Edna Hofer Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6088580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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