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A Hope Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Milton, FL EIN: 82-2587109 Website

Mission statement: To educate our community on responsible ownership of companion animals and proper care for community cats by providing access to affordable sterilizationvaccine services rescue support and community outreach programs leading to the prevention of unnecessary euthanasia.

Key facts about A Hope Inc

In short: A Hope Inc reported $266 in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
82-2587109
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Grants paid (2025)
$266 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
Total assets
$1,410,460

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.4M

+48.4% YoY

Grants Paid (reported total)

$266

-18.2% YoY

Revenue

$576K

+80.7% YoY

Net Investment Income

$7K

+5176.0% YoY

About A Hope Inc

Based on IRS filings

A Hope Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Milton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $266 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $7K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

FoleyFort Walton BeachMilton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K3 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants2023Total only2024Total only2025

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

0 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,410,460$950,743$511,365
Revenue$576,090$318,886$239,808
Expenses$428,826$200,233$214,171
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$6,595$125$15
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 9, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 15, 2025)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 9, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

A Hope Inc is led by Brandi Winkleman, President CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Brandi Winkleman

    President CEO

    President & CEO → Presidentceo, 2024

    Presidentceo → President CEO, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $33K (2024) → $32K (2025)

  • Jennifer DeAminara

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nancy Way

    Director Volunteer Coordinator

    Volunteer Coordinator → Director Volunteer Coordinator, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jonathan Green

    Treasurer CFO

    Treasurer → Treasurer CFO, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    12 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paige Cary

    Vice Presidentchairman of the Board

    Vice President & Chairman → Vice President Chairman of the Board, 2021

    Vice President Chairman of the Board → Vice Presidentchairman of the Board, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (23)
  • Former: Beth Davito (2020–2024) — Secretary
  • Former: Liz Ohlhorst (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Tara DeAguilera (2020–2024) — Shelter Liason
  • Former: Denise Pittman (2024) — Director
  • Former: Key Moody (2024) — Director
  • Former: Morgan Halley (2024) — Lead Veterinarian
  • Former: Renee Haden-Knost (2024) — Director
  • Former: Stephanie Freisner (2024) — Direcctor
  • Former: Branid Winkleman (2021–2023) — President CEO
  • Former: Michelle Bohannon (2021–2023) — Donor Relations
  • Former: Heather Hill (2023) — Scheduling Manager
  • Former: Karen Duesenburg (2020–2022) — Veterinary Advisor
  • Former: Katherine Ingram (2020–2022) — Human Resources Director
  • Former: Brenda Johnson (2020–2021) — Adoption Representative
  • Former: Chelsey Merideth (2020–2021) — Volunteer Coordinator
  • Former: Chelsey Sweetman (2020–2021) — Fundraising Manager
  • Former: Laura Posey (2020–2021) — Outreach Manager
  • Former: Laurie Schulze (2020–2021) — Secretary
  • Former: Patricia Green (2020–2021) — Purchasing Representative
  • Former: Teresa Helms (2020–2021) — Social Media Squad Leader
  • Former: Tina Beedle (2020–2021) — Tnr Coordinator
  • Former: William Dubois (2020–2021) — Planning Officeer
  • Former: Jordan Ardoin (2021) — Staff Writer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Brandi Winkleman — President CEO: $32KBrandi WinklemanPresident CEO$32K

Frequently asked questions about A Hope Inc

How much does A Hope Inc give each year?

A Hope Inc reported $266 in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $325 in grants paid.

How large is A Hope Inc?

A Hope Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $576K.

What is A Hope Inc?

A Hope Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Milton, FL. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does A Hope Inc operate?

A Hope Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida.

What is A Hope Inc's EIN?

A Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2587109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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