Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation
The Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation is a private foundation based in Hinsdale, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations addressing needs such as hunger, health research and care, support for families, and assistance to people in need.
Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation at a glance
In short: Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation gave $55K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state South Carolina. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- +64.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,774
- +53.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $313,052
- +26.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (9 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (42% 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 Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Salt Creek Lane Ste 312, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: (630) 920-0406
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvest Hope Food Bank ($3K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 145 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. South Carolina accounted for 42% of grant dollars, followed by the District of Columbia at 16%, Maryland and North Carolina at 7% each, and Tennessee at 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 31 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 105% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $22K (2020) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Hope Food Bank Columbia, SC | Assistance to Indigent Families | $3,000 |
| Shriners Children Hospital Greenville, SC | Childrens Cancer Research and Family Support | $3,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Philadelphia, PA | Supporting Vets & Firefighters Families | $3,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation Hagerstown, MD | Alzheimers Research and Awareness | $2,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assoc Washington, DC | Muscular Dystrophy Research and Awareness | $2,000 |
| Woodyard Fund Co Salvation Army Columbia, SC | Social Assistance | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society Charlotte, NC | Cancer Research and Awareness | $2,000 |
| Oliver Gospel Mission Columbia, SC | Assistance to Homeless and Indigent Families | $2,000 |
| St Judes Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Cancer Research and Assistance to the Needy | $2,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Triangle, VA | Supporting Servicemen Families at Christmas | $2,000 |
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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 | $313,052 | $111,500 | $58,084 | $55,000 | 31 | $155,000 | $15,759 | $9,781 |
| 2024 | $246,641 | $93,000 | $36,455 | $33,500 | 29 | $33,500 | $10,030 | $7,361 |
| 2023 | $180,067 | $83,350 | $30,502 | $28,000 | 28 | $28,000 | $8,468 | $8,750 |
| 2022 | $119,904 | $1,700 | $28,555 | $26,800 | 29 | $26,800 | $1,700 | $5,881 |
| 2021 | $146,759 | $16 | $27,219 | $25,500 | 28 | $27,219 | $16 | — |
| 2020 | $173,962 | $94,999 | $23,353 | $21,800 | 24 | — | $7,858 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K 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 available filings do not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including food assistance, medical research and family support, help for veterans and service members’ families, and assistance to children and families in need.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Harvest Hope Food Bank says its mission is to address hunger and food insecurity in South Carolina, including through food distribution to pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens. Habitat for Humanity – North Central Georgia describes its work as building homes with selected low-income families. Fisher House Foundation says it provides financial assistance to service members, veterans, and their families and supports temporary housing for families visiting military personnel. Marine Toys for Tots Foundation describes its mission as helping provide toys to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. Christian Assistance Bridge says it provides emergency assistance to individuals and families in the Blythewood, South Carolina area.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $55,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $2,000. Examples include $3,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank, Shriners Children Hospital, and Tunnel to Towers; and $2,000 each to Fisher House Foundation, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity – North Central Georgia.
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathleen A Hoppe as President, Director; Tom F Utroska as Secretary, Treasurer, Director; and Shayna K Hoppe, Dana Hoppe, and Robert Utroska as directors.
Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dana Hoppe
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Utroska
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shayna K Hoppe
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen A Hoppe
Presidentdirector
President & Director → Presidentdirector, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom F Utroska
Secretarytreasurerdirector
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretarytreasurerdirector, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 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 Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation
How much does Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation give each year?
Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation gave $55K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 29 grants.
What is Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation's typical grant size?
Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,774, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation give grants?
Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation's top state is South Carolina, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, SC (7 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation's largest grantees?
Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Harvest Hope Food Bank ($3,000), Shriners Children Hospital ($3,000) and Tunnel to Towers ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation?
Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation reported $313K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation fund?
The available filings do not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including food assistance, medical research and family support, help for veterans and service members’ families, and assistance to children and families in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation?
Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation's EIN?
Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5741284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Kathleen A Hoppe & Tom F Utroska 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 March 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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