The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found
The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Warrenville, Illinois. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found at a glance
In short: The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found gave $539K across 26 grants in 2022 (avg $21K), mostly in Georgia. 15% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $539,449
- +604.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $20,748
- +577.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 26, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (88% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return, so this should not be taken as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3 S 701 Glen Dr S, Warrenville, IL 60555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($465K). Together the top 10 received $509K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 92 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grant dollars were concentrated in Georgia, which received 88% of the total. Illinois received 3%; Florida and Connecticut each received 2%; and Virginia received 1%. The foundation also reported grants to organizations in other states, including Oklahoma, North Carolina, Delaware, and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 4 of 26 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $118K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 85% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 1698% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2019) to $539K (2022). In 2022 it made 26 grants totaling $539K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | Mobilizing Resources by Inspiring Generosity | $465,049 |
| Project Medsend Orange, CT | Medical Supplies and Care for Poor People | $9,000 |
| Africa Inland Mission Int Peachtree City, GA | Working with Churches to Reach Africas Unreached | $6,000 |
| Mi Reugio Es Jesus Inc Fort Myers, FL | Providing Safety for Children | $6,000 |
| Advancing Native Missions Afton, VA | Helping Christians Get Involved in Gobal Missions | $5,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrs Bartlesville, OK | Ministry to Persecuted Christians | $4,000 |
| Children in the Son Raleigh, NC | Teaching Biblical Principles | $3,500 |
| Haitian American Friendship Fnd Fort Myers, FL | Supports Orphange and Religious Work in Haiti | $3,500 |
| ISI Wilmington, DE | Filling the Void Left by Modern Higher Education | $3,500 |
| Outreach Community Ministries Carol Stream, IL | Charitable Community Development Mnistries | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 filing reports the foundation’s final return. No 2022 asset figure is provided in the available filing data.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-24,506 | $546,824 | $539,449 | 26 | $546,824 | $1,296 | $25,325 |
| 2021 | $665,557 | $85,311 | $83,651 | $76,600 | 25 | $83,651 | $20,260 | $32,497 |
| 2020 | $631,204 | $37,397 | $67,711 | $62,000 | 25 | — | $14,797 | — |
| 2019 | $610,226 | $42,420 | $36,809 | $30,000 | 16 | — | $4,689 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2022 — 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 information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants included support for religious and mission-related work, aid and services for children, medical care, and community development.
Some grantees describe their own work as follows: Advancing Native Missions supports native missions groups working among unreached people groups; Outreach Community Ministries seeks to restore hope and provide opportunities for people; and Children in the Son says its primary mission is caring for Roma children in distress in Romania. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2022, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $539,449. Grants ranged from $300 to $465,049, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest reported grant was $465,049 to National Christian Foundation. The foundation also gave $9,000 to Project MedSend, $6,000 each to Africa Inland Mission International and Mi Reugio Es Jesus, and $5,000 to Advancing Native Missions. Other reported recipients included Voice of the Martyrs ($4,000), Children in the Son ($3,500), Haitian American Friendship Foundation ($3,500), ISI ($3,500), and Outreach Community Ministries ($3,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Janice R Popp, Richard Popp, Aileen Popp Miner, and Pamela Popp Dutton as trustees.
The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found's 2022 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Aileen Popp Miner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice R. Popp
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Popp Dutton
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Popp
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found
How much does The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found give each year?
The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found gave $539K across 26 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $77K across 25 grants.
What is The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found's typical grant size?
The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found's median grant in 2022 was $3,000, and its average grant was $20,748, across 26 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found that year got $118K on average.
Where does The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found give grants?
The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found gives mostly in Georgia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wheaton, IL (3 grants), Fort Myers, FL (2 grants) and Carol Stream, IL (2 grants).
Does The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found's largest grantees?
The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found's largest 2022 grantees include National Christian Foundation ($465,049), Project Medsend ($9,000) and Africa Inland Mission Int ($6,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants included support for religious and mission-related work, aid and services for children, medical care, and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found?
The foundation 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 ↑
How much is The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found's EIN?
The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6467119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does The Richard H and Janice R Popp Charitable Found accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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