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John D & Edna Hofer Trust

Mitchell, South Dakota  ·  EIN 466088580  ·  Private foundation

John D & Edna Hofer Trust is a private foundation based in Mitchell, South Dakota. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $885K in grants paid and $19.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 48 individual grants from this funder — $6.1M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for faith-based (christian). Below is its full funding profile.

$885K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$19.2M
Total assets
48
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What John D & Edna Hofer Trust funds

John D & Edna Hofer Trust's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian).

Faith-Based (Christian)

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for John D & Edna Hofer Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bethany Mennonite Church
DONATION
Freeman, SD$245K2025
Salvation Army
DONATION
Omaha, NE$243K2025
Bethany Mennonite Church
DONATION
Freeman, SD$242K2024
Bethany Mennonite Church
DONATION
Freeman, SD$237K2023
Salvation Army
DONATION
Omaha, NE$235K2024
Salvation Army
DONATION
Omaha, NE$230K2018
Salvation Army
DONATION
Omaha, NE$228K2023
Salvation Army
DONATION
Omaha, NE$214K2022
Union Gospel Mission
DONATION
Sioux Falls, SD$210K2022
Salvation Army
DONATION
Omaha, NE$205K2017
Bethany Mennonite Church
DONATION
Freeman, SD$203K2022
Salvation Army
DONATION
Omaha, NE$192K2020
Union Gospel Mission
DONATION
Sioux Falls, SD$192K2020
Bethany Mennonite Church
DONATION
Freeman, SD$184K2020
Bethany Mennonite Church
DONATION
Freeman, SD$175K2018

John D & Edna Hofer Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$794K
2018$857K
2020$885K
2022$989K
2023$809K
2024$849K
2025$875K

How to apply for funding from John D & Edna Hofer Trust

John D & Edna Hofer Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about John D & Edna Hofer Trust

Does John D & Edna Hofer Trust accept grant applications?
John D & Edna Hofer Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does John D & Edna Hofer Trust fund?
John D & Edna Hofer Trust's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include Bethany Mennonite Church, Salvation Army, Bethany Mennonite Church. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does John D & Edna Hofer Trust give in grants?
John D & Edna Hofer Trust reported $885K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.1M over 48 grants.
Where is John D & Edna Hofer Trust located?
John D & Edna Hofer Trust is based in Mitchell, South Dakota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 466088580.
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About this profile. This page is built from John D & Edna Hofer Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with John D & Edna Hofer Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.