Hoffer Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-6160991
Foundation Overview
Based in South Elgin, IL, Hoffer Foundation has awarded 190 grants totaling $5,874,795 to organizations in Illinois, Indiana and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $225 to $500,000, with a median award of $8,750.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,874,795
Total Assets
$8,950,965
Median Grant (all grants)
$8,750
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
25
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+25%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 32%
8 of 25 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
93% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Elgin (59%), St Charles (12%), Geneva (12%).
Funding Trajectory
+83%
Strong 83% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (52%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Hoffer Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | $300 | Burlington, IL, US | Support Fishing Team For Equipment Gear Tournament Costs. | 2024 |
| Judson University | $65,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Improvement Of Baseball And Softball Fields As Well As Technology Improvements | 2024 |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | $1,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Support Thanksgiving Meals. | 2024 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation | $22,000 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | Support Housing And Wrap Around Service For Single Mothers And Families Housing Case Management Financial Literacy Counseling And Basic Needs | 2024 |
| Well Child Center | $5,000 | South Elgin, IL, US | Support Comprehensive Dental Visit For School-age Children Including Treatment And Care. | 2024 |
| Edwards Ymca Camp | $60,000 | East Troy, WI, US | Camp Roofing Project; Other Capital Needs; Scholarship Needs | 2024 |
| South Elgin Parks And Recreation | $1,000 | South Elgin, IL, US | Support Summer Concert Series Movies At Dusk Splash Pad And Classic Car Events. | 2024 |
| Casa Kane County | $5,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Support Annual Fall Educational Conference For Local Foster Youth | 2024 |
| Elgin Lions Club Foundation | $1,000 | South Elgin, IL, US | Foxtrot Fundraiser For Local Youth Organizations. | 2024 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | $65,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Leadership Development Program For 180 At Risk Teens. | 2024 |
| Purdue University | $13,000 | West Lafayette, IN, US | University Program For Students Focused On Injection Molding. | 2024 |
| Fox Valley Trolley Museum | $5,000 | South Elgin, IL, US | To Preserve Local Transit History. | 2024 |
| Administrator Justice | $15,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Elgin Site - Legal Assistance For Underserved | 2024 |
| Cals Angels | $6,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Glow Walk Sponsorship Childrens Cancer Support | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $20,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Help Fund Building Completion For Local Homes. | 2024 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Batavia, IL, US | Support Of Torch Run For Special Needs Community. | 2024 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $15,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Support Food And Backpack Programs. | 2024 |
| Pads Of Elgin | $40,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Funds To Support Case Management Services For Homeless Members Of The Community. | 2024 |
| The Funding Project | $5,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Care Packs For Neo-natel Intensive Care. | 2024 |
| Elgin Community College Foundation | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Scholarship Support For Tuition Books And Fees Financial Assistance For Emergency Students In Crisis Plus Innovative Initiatives For Student Support. | 2024 |
| Alignment Collaboration | $20,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Annual Support For Student Academics And Career Readiness. | 2024 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation | $22,000 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | Serve The Needs Of Single Mothers And Their Children Who Are Homeless Or At-risk Of Homelessness | 2024 |
| Chancez Nfp | $1,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Thanksgiving Love Thy Neighbor Dinner Event | 2024 |
| Food For Greater Elgin | $25,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Expand Services To The Community. | 2024 |
| Fox Valley Hands Of Hope | $15,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Project Hope With School District U-46 | 2024 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation | $22,000 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | Support Housing And Wrap Around Service For Single Mothers And Families Housing Case Management Financial Literacy Counseling And Basic Needs | 2023 |
| Pads Of Elgin | $15,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Funds To Support Case Management Services For Homeless Members Of The Community. | 2023 |
| Well Child Center | $2,500 | South Elgin, IL, US | Support Operations Of The Food For Families Program. | 2023 |
| Project Mobility | $5,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Support Efforts For Special Needs Children To Have Adaptive Bikes. | 2023 |
| Westminster Christian School | $15,000 | Elgin, IL, US | New Scoreboard For Athletic Fields. | 2023 |
| Elgin Lions Club Foundation | $1,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Foxtrot Fundraiser For Funding Sight And Hearing Programs. | 2023 |
| Elgin Community College Foundation | $56,075 | Elgin, IL, US | Scholarship Support For Tuition Books And Fees Financial Assistance For Emergency Students In Crisis Plus Innovative Initiatives For Student Support. | 2023 |
| Edwards Ymca Camp | $15,000 | East Troy, WI, US | General Operations And Upgrade To Central Bathhouse And New Motor For Pontoon Boat. | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | $75,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Leadership Development Program For 170 At Risk Teens Direct Programs And Administrative Fees. | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $12,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Support Food And Backpack Programs. | 2023 |
| Cals Angels | $6,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Glow Walk Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Gifford Park Association | $250 | Elgin, IL, US | Sponsorship Of Historic Elgin House Walk Which Raises Funds For Helping Neighbors Improve Their Homes. | 2023 |
| Alignment Collaboration | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Annual Support For Student Academics And Career Readiness. | 2023 |
| Food For Greater Elgin | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Improve Warehouse And Pantry Efficiency And Expand Services To The Community. | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Hands Of Hope | $15,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Project Hope With School District U-46 | 2023 |
| Judson University | $171,090 | Elgin, IL, US | Improvement Of Baseball And Softball Fields As Well As Technology Improvements | 2023 |
| Administrator Justice | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Elgin Site - Legal Assistance For Underserved | 2023 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation | $22,000 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | Support Housing And Wrap Around Service For Single Mothers And Families Housing Case Management Financial Literacy Counseling And Basic Needs | 2023 |
| Pads Of Elgin | $15,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Funds To Support Case Management Services For Homeless Members Of The Community. | 2023 |
| Well Child Center | $2,500 | South Elgin, IL, US | Support Operations Of The Food For Families Program. | 2023 |
| Project Mobility | $5,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Support Efforts For Special Needs Children To Have Adaptive Bikes. | 2023 |
| Westminster Christian School | $15,000 | Elgin, IL, US | New Scoreboard For Athletic Fields. | 2023 |
| Elgin Lions Club Foundation | $1,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Foxtrot Fundraiser For Funding Sight And Hearing Programs. | 2023 |
| Elgin Community College Foundation | $56,075 | Elgin, IL, US | Scholarship Support For Tuition Books And Fees Financial Assistance For Emergency Students In Crisis Plus Innovative Initiatives For Student Support. | 2023 |
| Edwards Ymca Camp | $15,000 | East Troy, WI, US | General Operations And Upgrade To Central Bathhouse And New Motor For Pontoon Boat. | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | $75,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Leadership Development Program For 170 At Risk Teens Direct Programs And Administrative Fees. | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $12,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Support Food And Backpack Programs. | 2023 |
| Cals Angels | $6,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Glow Walk Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Gifford Park Association | $250 | Elgin, IL, US | Sponsorship Of Historic Elgin House Walk Which Raises Funds For Helping Neighbors Improve Their Homes. | 2023 |
| Alignment Collaboration | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Annual Support For Student Academics And Career Readiness. | 2023 |
| Food For Greater Elgin | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Improve Warehouse And Pantry Efficiency And Expand Services To The Community. | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Hands Of Hope | $15,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Project Hope With School District U-46 | 2023 |
| Judson University | $171,090 | Elgin, IL, US | Improvement Of Baseball And Softball Fields As Well As Technology Improvements | 2023 |
| Administrator Justice | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Elgin Site - Legal Assistance For Underserved | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Milk 2 Plate Program | 2022 |
| Alignment Collaboration | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Elgin Youth Symphony | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Spring Concert Series | 2022 |
| Elgin Lions Club Foundation | $1,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Fox Trot 2023 | 2022 |
| Ecc Foundation | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Annual Gala Support | 2022 |
| Village Of South Elgin | $1,000 | South Elgin, IL, US | Summer Community Program | 2022 |
| Edwards Ymca Camp | $10,000 | East Troy, WI, US | General Operations And Kitchen Upgrade In Lodge | 2022 |
| Westminster Christian School | $20,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Security System For School | 2022 |
| Well Child Center | $2,000 | Elgin, IL, US | School Aged Kids Dental Support | 2022 |
| South Elgin Police Department | $1,500 | South Elgin, ID, US | National Night Out | 2022 |
| Centro De Informacion | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Emergency Food Pantry | 2022 |
| South Elgin Profession Firefighters | $225 | South Elgin, IL, US | "I Am Me" Bags Tournament | 2022 |
| Judson University | $108,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Baseball Field And Program | 2022 |
| Fox Valley Hands Of Hope | $15,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Project Hope With School District U-46 | 2022 |
| R Church | $1,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Thanksgiving Dinners | 2022 |
| Cal's Angels | $6,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Glow Walk Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Dupage Fox Valley | $1,000 | Villa Park, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | $75,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Leadership Camp And Purchase Of A Bus | 2022 |
| Food For Greater Elgin | $331,500 | Elgin, IL, US | Food Pantry; Capital Campaign Warehouse Refrigeration; School District - Change For Hunger Program | 2022 |
| Adminster Justice | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Elgin Site - Legal Help | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Milk 2 Plate Program | 2022 |
| Alignment Collaboration | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Annual Support | 2022 |
| Elgin Youth Symphony | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Spring Concert Series | 2022 |
| Elgin Lions Club Foundation | $1,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Fox Trot 2023 | 2022 |
| Ecc Foundation | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Annual Gala Support | 2022 |
| Village Of South Elgin | $1,000 | South Elgin, IL, US | Summer Community Program | 2022 |
| Edwards Ymca Camp | $10,000 | East Troy, WI, US | General Operations And Kitchen Upgrade In Lodge | 2022 |
| Westminster Christian School | $20,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Security System For School | 2022 |
| Well Child Center | $2,000 | Elgin, IL, US | School Aged Kids Dental Support | 2022 |
| South Elgin Police Department | $1,500 | South Elgin, ID, US | National Night Out | 2022 |
| Centro De Informacion | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Emergency Food Pantry | 2022 |
| South Elgin Profession Firefighters | $225 | South Elgin, IL, US | "I Am Me" Bags Tournament | 2022 |
| Judson University | $108,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Baseball Field And Program | 2022 |
| Fox Valley Hands Of Hope | $15,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Project Hope With School District U-46 | 2022 |
| R Church | $1,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Thanksgiving Dinners | 2022 |
| Cal's Angels | $6,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Glow Walk Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Dupage Fox Valley | $1,000 | Villa Park, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | $75,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Leadership Camp And Purchase Of A Bus | 2022 |
| Food For Greater Elgin | $331,500 | Elgin, IL, US | Food Pantry; Capital Campaign Warehouse Refrigeration; School District - Change For Hunger Program | 2022 |
| Adminster Justice | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Elgin Site - Legal Help | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Elgin | $500,000 | Elgin, IL, US | New Facility | 2021 |
| Judson University | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Capital For Practice Fields | 2021 |
| Food For Greater Elgin | $26,500 | Elgin, IL, US | Sponsor Three Schools And General Donation | 2021 |
| Ecc Foundation | $2,500 | Elgin, IL, US | Gala 2022 - Building Bright Futures | 2021 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | $75,000 | St Charles, IL, US | General Donation And Funding For Three New Vans | 2021 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Mobile Market Program | 2021 |
| Elgin Youth Symphony | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Through The Looking Glass | 2021 |
| Alignment Collaboration | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Call To Community 2022 | 2021 |
| Community Crisis Program | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Domestic Violence Program | 2021 |
| Cal's Angels | $5,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Glow Walk Fundraiser | 2021 |
| Centro De Informascion | $6,000 | Carpentersville, IL, US | Support For Immigrants | 2021 |
| True Patriots Care | $500 | Elgin, IL, US | Funding For Veterans | 2021 |
| Adminster Justice | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Phil's Friends | $1,000 | Crown Point, IN, US | General Fund To Support Cancer Patients And Caregivers | 2021 |
| First United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Support Thanksgiving Dinners | 2021 |
| Fox Valley Hands Of Hope | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Project Hope For U46 School District | 2021 |
| Alignment Collaborative For Educati | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Sponsor 2021 | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Elgin | $500,000 | Elgin, IL, US | New Facility | 2021 |
| Judson University | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Capital For Practice Fields | 2021 |
| Food For Greater Elgin | $26,500 | Elgin, IL, US | Sponsor Three Schools And General Donation | 2021 |
| Ecc Foundation | $2,500 | Elgin, IL, US | Gala 2022 - Building Bright Futures | 2021 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | $75,000 | St Charles, IL, US | General Donation And Funding For Three New Vans | 2021 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Mobile Market Program | 2021 |
| Elgin Youth Symphony | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Through The Looking Glass | 2021 |
| Alignment Collaboration | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Call To Community 2022 | 2021 |
| Community Crisis Program | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Domestic Violence Program | 2021 |
| Cal's Angels | $5,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Glow Walk Fundraiser | 2021 |
| Centro De Informascion | $6,000 | Carpentersville, IL, US | Support For Immigrants | 2021 |
| True Patriots Care | $500 | Elgin, IL, US | Funding For Veterans | 2021 |
| Adminster Justice | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Phil's Friends | $1,000 | Crown Point, IN, US | General Fund To Support Cancer Patients And Caregivers | 2021 |
| First United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Support Thanksgiving Dinners | 2021 |
| Fox Valley Hands Of Hope | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Project Hope For U46 School District | 2021 |
| Alignment Collaborative For Educati | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Sponsor 2021 | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Elgin | $500,000 | Elgin, IL, US | New Facility | 2021 |
| Judson University | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Capital For Practice Fields | 2021 |
| Food For Greater Elgin | $26,500 | Elgin, IL, US | Sponsor Three Schools And General Donation | 2021 |
| Ecc Foundation | $2,500 | Elgin, IL, US | Gala 2022 - Building Bright Futures | 2021 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | $75,000 | St Charles, IL, US | General Donation And Funding For Three New Vans | 2021 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Mobile Market Program | 2021 |
| Elgin Youth Symphony | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Through The Looking Glass | 2021 |
| Alignment Collaboration | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Call To Community 2022 | 2021 |
| Community Crisis Program | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Domestic Violence Program | 2021 |
| Cal's Angels | $5,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Glow Walk Fundraiser | 2021 |
| Centro De Informascion | $6,000 | Carpentersville, IL, US | Support For Immigrants | 2021 |
| True Patriots Care | $500 | Elgin, IL, US | Funding For Veterans | 2021 |
| Adminster Justice | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Phil's Friends | $1,000 | Crown Point, IN, US | General Fund To Support Cancer Patients And Caregivers | 2021 |
| First United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Support Thanksgiving Dinners | 2021 |
| Fox Valley Hands Of Hope | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Project Hope For U46 School District | 2021 |
| Alignment Collaborative For Educati | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Sponsor 2021 | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Elgin | $500,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Capital - New Facility | 2020 |
| Edwards Ymca Camp | $100,000 | East Troy, WI, US | Capital Campaign - Pmt 5 Of 5 | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Building Fund | 2020 |
| Judson University | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Capital For Practice Facility | 2020 |
| Food For Greater Elgin | $25,000 | Elgin, IL, US | 2021 Donation To Provide Food | 2020 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago | $48,065 | Chicago, IL, US | Corporate Matching Funds And Holiday Gift | 2020 |
| Fire Barn 5 | $20,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Firefighter Memorial Plaza | 2020 |
| Alignment Collaboration | $1,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Call To Community 2021 And Explore Sponsorship 21-22 School Year | 2020 |
| Ecc Foundation | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Annual Ecc Foundation Gala - 2021 | 2020 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | $15,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Community Leadership Development | 2020 |
| Casa Kane County | $7,500 | Geneva, IL, US | Safety Of Children Program | 2020 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $7,500 | Geneva, IL, US | Milk2myplate Program | 2020 |
| Elgin Youth Symphony | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Eyso 45th Season | 2020 |
| Pads Of Elgin | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Annual Winter Harvest For The Homeless | 2020 |
| Edwards Ymca Camp Retreat Cente | $3,000 | East Troy, IL, US | Friends Drive - Summer 2021 | 2020 |
| Community Crisis Program | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Domestic Violence Program | 2020 |
| Basket Brigade Of Suburban Chicago | $2,500 | Palatine, IL, US | Thanksgiving Initiative | 2020 |
| Cal's Angels | $1,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Glow Walk Fundraiser | 2020 |
| Elgin Public Museum | $1,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Commemorative Brick Fundraiser | 2020 |
| The Nypro Foundation | $1,000 | Clinton, MA, US | Donation In Memory Of Hoffer Friend | 2020 |
| Boys Baseball Of Aurora | $850 | Aurora, IL, US | Youth Baseball Organization | 2020 |
| Elgin Youth Football Cheer League | $500 | Elgin, IL, US | Youth Activities | 2020 |
| Gifford Park Association | $500 | Elgin, IL, US | 39th Annual Elgin Historic House Tour Event | 2020 |
| Edwards Ymca Camp | $100,000 | East Troy, WI, US | Capital Campaign - Pmt 4 Of 5 | 2019 |
| Judson University | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | General Athletics - Practice Fields | 2019 |
| Food For Greater Elgin | $25,000 | Elgin, IL, US | 2020 Donation To Provide Food | 2019 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | $15,000 | Saint Charles, IL, US | 2020 Community Leadership Development | 2019 |
| Fox Valley Hands Of Hope | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Project Hope Program | 2019 |
| Westminster Christian School | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Tuition Assist And Resource Program | 2019 |
| Alignment Collaborative | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Education Program | 2019 |
| Elgin Community College | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Student Success Fund | 2019 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $7,500 | Geneva, IL, US | Milk 2 My Plate Program | 2019 |
| Ladder Up | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Financial Solutions Program - Tax Services To Lower Income Families | 2019 |
| Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Concert Sponsorhip | 2019 |
| Community Crisis Center | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Domestic Violence Program | 2019 |
| Alignment Collaborative | $3,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Elgin Partnership For Early Learning | 2019 |
| Community Foundation Of The Fox Riv | $3,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Elgin Covid Response Fund | 2019 |
| South Elgin Fundation | $2,500 | South Elgin, IL, US | Eagle Scout Project | 2019 |
| Elgins Lions Club | $500 | Elgin, IL, US | Sight And Hearing Program | 2019 |
| American Legion | $300 | Lake In The Hills, IL, US | Veterans And Disabled Golf Classic | 2019 |
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| EIN | 36-6160991 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 500 N COLLINS ST South Elgin, IL 60177-1104 |
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