A Little Hope Inc
To provide grief counseling and bereavement support services to children and teens who have experienced the loss of a parent or loved one, regardless of the circumstances of the death.
A Little Hope Inc at a glance
In short: A Little Hope Inc gave $173K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $173K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $172,883
- +223.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $172,883
- +223.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $172,883
- Total assets
- $182,649
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to A Little Hope Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from A Little Hope Inc
Who A Little Hope Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Comfort Zone Camp ($173K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How A Little Hope Inc gives
- Giving grew 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $173K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort Zone Camp Richmond, VA | Restricted | $172,883 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $182,649 | $158,768 | $188,417 | $172,883 | 1 | $145 |
| 2023 | $210,499 | $110,481 | $67,869 | $53,489 | 1 | $128 |
| 2022 | $169,087 | $98,387 | $114,462 | $105,275 | 1 | $71 |
| 2021 | $185,062 | $29,332 | $115,250 | $105,275 | 1 | $47 |
| 2020 | $270,880 | $39,911 | $16,304 | $9,613 | 1 | $47 |
| 2019 | $245,673 | $239,741 | $190,434 | $144,775 | 1 | $45 |
About A Little Hope Inc
Based on IRS filings
A Little Hope Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $183K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $173K. Net investment income was $145.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Little Hope Inc is led by Richard Schimel, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Schimel
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Benko
Information Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Brenner
Marketing Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Gahwyler
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall McCallum
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Bechalany
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Carney
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Feinberg
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Frischman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Michaels
Founder
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanhya Schimel
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jennifer Brenner (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Sanford Weintraub (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Tanhya Vancho (2019–2023) — Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A Little Hope Inc
How much does A Little Hope Inc give each year?
A Little Hope Inc gave $173K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $53K across 1 grant.
How large is A Little Hope Inc?
A Little Hope Inc reported $183K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $159K.
What is A Little Hope Inc?
A Little Hope Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in New York, NY. It holds $183K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does A Little Hope Inc operate?
A Little Hope Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is A Little Hope Inc's EIN?
A Little Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0598889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 4, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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