How to apply
A grant application, tax-exempt ruling and federal 990 Contact: Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation, 1905 Marketview Drive Ste 146, Yorkville, Il, 6308826000 Deadlines: Deadlines are highlighted within grant application Restrictions: To be determined by the grant committee and board following an extensive review process
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
44 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Laurence ChurchElgin, IL | Artwork donation: "reign, rain, rein" (1985-86) by morris, robert - acrylic & lead & encaustic on fiberglassdonation date: april 10, 2025fa… | $80K |
| Franciscan Monastery of the Holy LandWashington, DC | Artwork donation: "the crossroads cabinets" (1999) by munoz, juan - cabinet (door hinges); steel, glass, lead, mixed mediadonation date: ma… | $75K |
| Ukrainian ActionDaniel Island, SC | Artwork donation: "scream of the albino" (1983) by dokoupil, jiri georg- acrylic/cottondonation date: april 22, 2025fair market value: $35,… | $35K |
| St Laurence ChurchElgin, IL | Grant to support art mission | $30K |
| Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (path)Denver, CO | Disability education programs | $25K |
| St Laurence ChurchElgin, IL | Artwork donation: "through the looking glass" (1987) by rollins, tim + k.o.s - black gesso, acrylic on bookpages/linendonation date: april… | $25K |
| St Mary's Viability GrantPlano, IL | To support school programs in the underserved community | $25K |
| UnderstoodNew York, NY | Artwork donation: "days end" (1975) by matta-clark, gordon - cibachrome printdonation date: january 8, 2025fair market value: $24,025origin… | $24K |
| St Laurence ChurchElgin, IL | Artwork donation: "untitled" (1989) by walker, john- oil on canvasdonation date: april 10, 2025fair market value: $15,000original cost: $10… | $15K |
| St Mary Adaptive Sacrement ChapelPlano, IL | Support sacremental preparation and adaptive chatechesis for individuals with special needs | $15K |
| Museum of Contemporary ArtChicago, IL | Artwork donation: "temple of my father" (1989) by charlesworth, sarah - laminated cibachrome with lacquered frame, edition of 4donation dat… | $10K |
| Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, NY | Artwork donation: "illusion" (1988) by lemieux, annette - latex, oil, pencil on canvasdonation date: september 30, 2025fair market value: $… | $8,500 |
| Museum of Contemporary ArtChicago, IL | Artwork donation: "liz" (1982) by ahearn, john - painted cast plasterdonation date: feb 2, 2025fair market value: $8,000original cost: $8,0… | $8,000 |
| St Laurence ChurchElgin, IL | Artwork donation: "a tutti e vincitori mcmlxxxxvii (icon red)" (1987) by merz, gerhard - tempura on canvas and wooddonation date: april 10,… | $7,500 |
| Plano HighschoolPlano, IL | Mobility chairs and job training program for individuals with disabilities | $5,076 |
| Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat HouseBarrington, IL | Charitable grounds and program area | $5,000 |
| Comfort & JoyOregon, WI | Operational expenses to serve special needs | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Ophthalmological Care From United States IncBarrington, IL | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Hearts AfirePalm Harbor, FL | Support at-risk children's medical needs | $5,000 |
| Naomis HouseWheaton, IL | To support operational expenses for exploited women | $5,000 |
| Ukraine in ActionDaniel Island, SC | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Dekalb County Community Foundation (give Dekalb County)Sycamore, IL | Annual giving day for dekalb county charities | $3,500 |
| Marian Servants of Divine ProvidenceClearwater, FL | Cenacle school of spiritual direction | $3,500 |
| St Francis Children's CenterMilwaukee, WI | Funds for family needs activity center | $3,000 |
| Threadskeys of HopeMichigan City, IN | Equipment, medical, and food for of unhoused families in michigan city, in | $2,955 |
| Easterseals Central IllinoisPeoria, IL | Revitalize adaptive swimming pool area | $2,500 |
| St Laurence ChurchElgin, IL | Artwork donation: "fields of sorrow" (1986) by dujourie, lili - sculpture in leaddonation date: april 10, 2025fair market value: $2,500orig… | $2,500 |
| St Stanislaus ParishMichigan City, IN | Charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Madonna Renewal CenterFreeport, IL | Funds for furnace replacement | $2,379 |
| Millbrook UnitedMillbrook, IL | Grant to underserved church for community medical needs | $2,000 |
| St Laurence ChurchElgin, IL | Artwork donation: "to fabrica with dust" (1988) by young, michael - sand, soil, chalk and acrylic on canvasdonation date: april 10, 2025fai… | $1,560 |
| Marklund Children's HomeGeneva, IL | Continuing education for special education staff | $1,500 |
| Developmental Services Center of Champaign County IncChampaign, IL | Adaptive equipment | $1,000 |
| Fellowship Housing CorporationHoffman Estates, IL | Serve the needs of single mothers and children at risk of being or are homeless | $1,000 |
| Little Friends IncWarrenville, IL | Job training program for individuals with disabilities | $1,000 |
| Shore Community ServicesSkokie, IL | Cila resident's classes and other activities in the community | $1,000 |
| St Laurence ChurchElgin, IL | Artwork donation: "when women are great" (1986) by stepan, garydonation date: april 10, 2025fair market value: $1,000original cost: $1,000r… | $1,000 |
| St Laurence ChurchElgin, IL | Artwork donation: "untitled 80-5 (icon pattern painting)" (1980) by robbin, tony - acrylic on canvasdonation date: april 10, 2025fair marke… | $1,000 |
| Horizon House of Illinois Valley Inc (welcoming Hearts)Peru, IL | Charitable operations | $846 |
| Fountain of Hope MinistriesMaryville, TN | Support at-risk mental health | $650 |
| St Laurence ChurchElgin, IL | Artwork donation: "the collapse of the great narrative and the assemblage of fragmentation" (1986) by dona, lydia- oil & acrylic on canvasd… | $500 |
| Surfers for AutismJensen Beach, FL | Operational expenses serving individuals with special needs | $500 |
| Bristol Kendall Fire DepartmentYorkville, IL | Support community safety initiative for low income families | $300 |
| Tc Wildlife CenterPalm City, FL | Animal rescue and rehabilitation in underserved location | $250 |
By state: Illinois 29 · District of Columbia 1 · South Carolina 2 · New York 2 · Colorado 1 · Florida 4
About this foundation
Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Yorkville, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $455K across 44 grants, a median of $3,500.
Where does Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation give?
Illinois (29 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), South Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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