The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust
The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust is a private foundation based in Greenville, Texas. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as grants to driving educational organizations.
The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust at a glance
In short: The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust gave $47K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,960
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $3,913
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $894,059
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1928 Country Rd 3318, Greenville, TX 75402
Phone: (903) 883-4638
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Driving Society ($26K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Wisconsin recipients received 70% of grant dollars. Recipients in California received 9%, Florida 5%, Pennsylvania 4%, and Illinois 3%. The listed grants also included recipients in Colorado, Oregon, Nebraska, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust gives
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $10K (2023) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Driving Society Cross Plaines, WI | EducationalActvities - carriagedriving | $25,700 |
| Wade House Historical Site Greenbush, WI | CarriageDriving Education | $6,000 |
| US Driving for the Disabled Auburn, CA | Education | $2,660 |
| Florida Whips Morriston, FL | Education | $2,500 |
| MLMDC Felton, PA | Education | $1,700 |
| Hub Club Frankfort, IL | Education | $1,500 |
| Whip R Snappers Hesperia, CA | Education | $1,500 |
| Dairyland Driving CLub McFarland, WI | Education | $1,300 |
| Rocky Mountain Carriage Club Wellington, CO | Education | $1,300 |
| Deco Bend, OR | Education | $1,200 |
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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 | $894,059 | $19,439 | $55,999 | $46,960 | 12 | $46,960 | $12,100 | $43,014 |
| 2023 | $807,784 | $22,895 | $35,491 | $10,250 | 3 | $27,102 | $16,206 | $39,330 |
| 2022 | $798,504 | $20,985 | $43,794 | $34,350 | 5 | $34,350 | $13,256 | $43,672 |
| 2021 | $919,057 | $24,186 | $25,318 | $15,750 | 5 | — | $16,318 | $43,216 |
| 2020 | $844,435 | $15,468 | $22,301 | $10,500 | 2 | — | $12,468 | $41,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust reported a distributable amount of $43K 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 trust reports making grants to driving educational organizations. Its 2025 grants included organizations and activities identified in the filing as related to carriage-driving education, as well as grants with the stated purpose “Education.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust gave 12 grants totaling $46,960. Grant amounts ranged from $800 to $25,700, with a median of $1,500. Its largest grants were $25,700 to American Driving Society, $6,000 to Wade House Historical Site, $2,660 to US Driving for the Disabled, and $2,500 to Florida Whips.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ruth Graves as Chair Trustee, and Jessica Axelsson and Penny Nicley as Trustees.
The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust is led by Ruth Graves, Chair Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ruth Graves
Chair Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Axelsson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Penny Nicley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael Rider (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sheila Purdum (2023) — Trustee
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 The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust
How much does The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust give each year?
The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust gave $47K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust's typical grant size?
The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,913, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust give grants?
The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust gives mostly in Wisconsin: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (9%) and Florida (5%).
Does The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (10 grants).
Who are The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust's largest grantees?
The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust's largest 2025 grantees include American Driving Society ($25,700), Wade House Historical Site ($6,000) and US Driving for the Disabled ($2,660), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust?
The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust reported $894K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust fund?
The trust reports making grants to driving educational organizations. Its 2025 grants included organizations and activities identified in the filing as related to carriage-driving education, as well as grants with the stated purpose “Education.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust?
The trust 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 The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust's EIN?
The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2848310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Hoopes-Addis Education Trust 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.
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