John W Pope Foundation
The John W Pope Foundation is a private foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including wildlife conservation, reproductive health, environmental protection, and peace.
John W Pope Foundation at a glance
In short: John W Pope Foundation gave $47K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Montana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,400
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,646
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,100
- Total assets
- $499,967
- +3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (27% 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 John W Pope Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 707 Skokie Blvd Ste 600, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 400-0099
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John W Pope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was People and Carnivores ($8K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were directed to organizations in Montana (27%), Wisconsin (23%), Illinois (15%), Maryland (13%), and New York (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John W Pope Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $50K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| People and Carnivores Bozeman, MT | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Red Feather Development Group Bozeman, MT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Back Porch Radio Broadcasting Wort Madison, WI | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Peace Action of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,700 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,100 |
| Rachel Carson Council Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted | $3,100 |
| Beyond Nuclear Takoma Park, MD | Unrestricted | $3,100 |
| Midwest Renewable Energy Custer, WI | Unrestricted | $3,100 |
| Land Stewardship Project Lewiston, MN | Unrestricted | $3,100 |
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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 | $499,967 | $86,198 | $70,914 | $47,400 | 13 | $47,400 | $78,154 | $38,689 |
| 2024 | $484,683 | $50,651 | $54,163 | $44,200 | 13 | $44,200 | $42,753 | $38,319 |
| 2023 | $488,195 | $32,143 | $45,899 | $36,200 | 12 | $36,200 | $25,229 | $34,542 |
| 2022 | $501,951 | $23,919 | $65,281 | $50,000 | 12 | $50,000 | $16,163 | $36,384 |
| 2021 | $543,313 | $98,959 | $56,132 | $38,000 | 11 | $38,000 | $89,567 | $44,674 |
| 2020 | $500,486 | $65,971 | $42,961 | $31,000 | 13 | — | $58,778 | $36,396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John W Pope Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K 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 include support for organizations with varied missions. People and Carnivores says it works with people in the Northern Rockies to prevent human-carnivore conflicts and protect carnivore populations. Beyond Nuclear says it educates and activates the public about nuclear power and nuclear weapons. Planned Parenthood of Illinois describes its work as providing and promoting reproductive health care, education, and rights. The Rachel Carson Council says its mission is public awareness to safeguard the environment, and World Beyond War says it works to end war and create a just and sustainable global peace.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $47,400 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $1,600 to $8,000, with a median grant of $3,100. Notable awards included $8,000 to People and Carnivores; $5,000 to Red Feather Development Group; $4,000 each to Back Porch Radio Broadcasting WORT and Peace Action of Wisconsin; and $3,700 to Doctors Without Borders. Other listed grants included $3,100 each to Planned Parenthood of Illinois, the Rachel Carson Council, Beyond Nuclear, Midwest Renewable Energy, and the Land Stewardship Project, and $3,000 to World Beyond War.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sabrina W Sullivan as president and director; Madeline W Roamer as vice president and director; Keegan J Roamer as treasurer and director; and Randall Romei as secretary and director.
John W Pope Foundation is led by Sabrina W. Sullivan, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sabrina W. Sullivan
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keegan J. Roamer
Treasurer & Director
Tresurer & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeline W. Roamer
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall Romei
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 John W Pope Foundation
How much does John W Pope Foundation give each year?
John W Pope Foundation gave $47K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 13 grants.
What is John W Pope Foundation's typical grant size?
John W Pope Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,100, and its average grant was $3,646, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John W Pope Foundation give grants?
John W Pope Foundation's top state is Montana, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (23%) and Illinois (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bozeman, MT (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does John W Pope Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John W Pope Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John W Pope Foundation's largest grantees?
John W Pope Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include People and Carnivores ($8,000), Red Feather Development Group ($5,000) and Back Porch Radio Broadcasting Wort ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John W Pope Foundation?
John W Pope Foundation reported $500K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John W Pope Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. People and Carnivores says it works with people in the Northern Rockies to prevent human-carnivore conflicts and protect carnivore populations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John W Pope Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John W Pope Foundation's EIN?
John W Pope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3717266. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John W Pope 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 26, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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