The Hoppe Foundation
The Hoppe Foundation is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
The Hoppe Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hoppe Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,071
- -100.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,071
- -100.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,071
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Hoppe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Christian Community Foundation Inc DBA Waterstone ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Hoppe Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $11.6M (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Community Foundation Inc DBA Waterstone Colorado Springs, CO | Funding for Redistribution to Charitable Organizations | $1,071 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $18,340 | $29,102 | $1,071 | 1 | $15,059 | — | $22 |
| 2022 | $10,762 | $674,949 | $10,724,893 | $11,581,866 | 1 | $11,588,146 | $630,272 | $443,845 |
| 2021 | $10,060,706 | $951,869 | $625,646 | $572,000 | 11 | — | $835,268 | $540,783 |
| 2020 | $9,734,483 | $385,505 | $669,208 | $620,450 | 2 | — | $342,287 | $514,471 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hoppe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hoppe Foundation is led by William James Hoppe, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
William James Hoppe
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lea Ann Hoppe
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Hoppe Foundation
How much does The Hoppe Foundation give each year?
The Hoppe Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $11.6M across 1 grant.
Where does The Hoppe Foundation operate?
The Hoppe Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Michigan, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas.
How much is The Hoppe Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Hoppe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Hoppe Foundation's EIN?
The Hoppe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2144087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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