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A Hope Inc

Public charity · 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.

A Hope Inc at a glance

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.

Grants paid (2025)
$266 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
-18.2% vs 2024
Total assets
$1,410,460
+48.4% vs 2024
Revenue (2025)
$576,090
+80.7% vs 2024
Net investment income (2025)
$6,595
+5176.0% vs 2024
Expenses (2025)
$428,826
+114.2% vs 2024
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

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

Who A Hope Inc funds

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Cities

FoleyFort Walton BeachMilton

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K3 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 Total only2024 Total only2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $266 (2025) to $19K (2020). In 2025 it reported $266 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

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

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$1,410,460$576,090$428,826$266Total only$6,595
2024$950,743$318,886$200,233$325Total only$125
2023$511,365$239,808$214,171——$15
2022$476,761$276,060$214,468——$192
2021$409,217$326,773$183,865——$43
2020$267,093$312,187$275,107$18,8763—

"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

About A Hope Inc

Based on IRS filings

A Hope Inc is a public charity 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.

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

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $32K, to Brandi Winkleman (President CEO).

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 public charity 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(3)

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)

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