The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins
The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins is a private foundation based in Ottawa Hills, Ohio. It made 14 grants totaling $22,964 in 2024 to organizations in several states.
The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins at a glance
In short: The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins gave $23K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,964
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,640
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $647,050
- -15.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says to submit a written request with information about the charitable organization and the purpose of the grant. It lists Regina Hopkins as the contact for requests and states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Regina Hopkins
Mailing address: 2630 Westchester Road, Ottawa Hills, OH 43615
Phone: (314) 849-0741
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fold of Honor ($6K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 92 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 19% to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining shares were Arizona (4%), Washington, DC (2%), and Illinois (1%). The filing also lists grants to organizations in Montana and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $400; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 291% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $50K (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fold of Honor Dublin, OH | Fundraising | $6,000 |
| Troy City Schools Troy, OH | Fundraising | $5,000 |
| Deer Valley YMCA Camp Fort Hill, PA | Fundraising | $4,389 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation Cleveland, OH | Fundraising | $3,000 |
| St Ignatius High School Cleveland, OH | Fundraising | $1,175 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Fundraising | $1,000 |
| Reading for a Change Troy, OH | Fundraising | $1,000 |
| City Mission Cleveland, OH | Fundraising | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Fundraising | $250 |
| St Labre Indian School Educational Association Ashland, MT | Fundraising | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $647,050 | $59,736 | $181,425 | $22,964 | 14 | $117,897 | — | $40,535 |
| 2023 | $768,739 | $34,892 | $132,280 | $25,545 | 15 | $73,429 | — | $42,491 |
| 2022 | $865,995 | $65,554 | $161,000 | $34,785 | 16 | $100,532 | — | $48,133 |
| 2021 | $961,841 | $197,327 | $151,888 | $18,867 | 14 | $89,091 | $40,965 | $56,116 |
| 2020 | $916,402 | $155,716 | $140,642 | $49,570 | 33 | — | $13,014 | $48,732 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include a $3,000 award to Playhouse Square Foundation. The grantee describes its mission as presenting and producing performing arts, advancing arts education, and strengthening the region’s economic vitality. The foundation also gave $100 to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, whose stated mission is to end colon and rectal cancer through prevention, research, and support for patients, families, and caregivers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $22,964. Grants ranged from $100 to $6,000, with a median grant of $750. The largest awards included $6,000 to Fold of Honor, $5,000 to Troy City Schools, $4,389 to Deer Valley YMCA Camp, and $3,000 to Playhouse Square Foundation. The filing lists the purposes of the grants as fundraising.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Regina Hopkins as treasurer, Heather Hench as vice president, Marie Rodstrom as secretary, and Tom Hopkins as president.
The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins is led by Tom Hopkins, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Hopkins
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Heather Hench
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Marie Rodstrom
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Regina Hopkins
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $18K, to Marie Rodstrom (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins
How much does The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins give each year?
The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins gave $23K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 15 grants.
What is The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins's typical grant size?
The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,640, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins that year got $400 on average.
Where does The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins give grants?
The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins gives mostly in Ohio: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Troy, OH (2 grants).
Does The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fundraising" (14 grants).
Who are The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins's largest grantees?
The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins's largest 2024 grantees include Fold of Honor ($6,000), Troy City Schools ($5,000) and Deer Valley YMCA Camp ($4,389), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins?
The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins reported $647K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include a $3,000 award to Playhouse Square Foundation. The grantee describes its mission as presenting and producing performing arts, advancing arts education, and strengthening the region’s economic vitality. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins?
The foundation’s filing says to submit a written request with information about the charitable organization and the purpose of the grant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins's EIN?
The Matthew R & Marie M Hopkins's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1927445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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