The Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation is a private foundation based in Yorkville, Illinois. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity and maintains a physical facility known as the Camille Oliver-Hoffmann Eleemosynary Center (E-Center) that serves special needs populations in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.0M
-2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$194K
-68.6% YoY
Grant Count
87
+97.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-84.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on file. However, based on its operational activities, the foundation focuses on:
- Special Needs Services: Operating the E-Center, which provides no-cost access to space for charitable organizations serving special needs populations
- Education and Training: Offering life skills training, job training, and recreational programming
- Community Education: Providing training sessions for families, schools, and employers on topics including transition planning for individuals with special needs, guardianship, housing options, employment, respite care, and CPR/First Aid/AED certifications
- Adaptive Recreation: Supporting adaptive water sports and recreational programming
- Housing Assistance: Operating a property in Florida intended as free housing for families attending specialized programming
Grantmaking
The foundation made 43 grants in 2023. Grant amounts have historically ranged from $209 to $296,165, with total giving of $194,218 reported in recent filings. Recent grantees have included Orchard Village, which received a $3,050 grant.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $13,340,661
- Total Revenues: $187,079
- Total Expenses: $1,102,762
- Number of Employees: 2
The foundation was granted tax-exempt status in November 2019.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,030,367 | $13,340,661 | $11,404,784 |
| Revenue | $456,428 | $187,079 | $1,550,394 |
| Expenses | $657,034 | $1,102,762 | $772,439 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $553,130 | $1,386,242 | $1,329,123 |
| Net Investment Income | $392,122 | $128,810 | $266,337 |
| Distributable Amount | $504,617 | $492,943 | $409,533 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Sharon Mason - Chief Executive Officer
- Windy Kopecky - Secretary
- Rick Mason - Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON MASON | BOARD PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $120,000 |
| WINDY KOPECKY | BOARD SECRETARY & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RICHARD MASON | BOARD MEMBER/OPERATIONS MANAGER | 40 | $114,000 |
| BEVERLY YOCKEY | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation awarded a $3,050 grant to Orchard Village. In 2023, the foundation purchased a property intended to serve as free housing for families traveling to Florida to attend programming by other charitable organizations, including adaptive water sports programs such as "Surfers with Autism."
Orchard Village Receives $3050 Grant from the Oliver-Hoffmann ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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