A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers
To improve the world through servicing those in need, and inspire others to do the same.
A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers at a glance
In short: A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers gave $162K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,034
- +24.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,148
- -46.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,600
- Total assets
- $154,620
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of BV ($66K). Together the top 7 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2023) to $162K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of BV Bryan, TX | — | $65,695 |
| Salvation Army Bryan, TX | — | $46,600 |
| BCS Together College Station, TX | — | $13,500 |
| Coach Blair Charities College Station, TX | — | $10,600 |
| Comm Fdn of the Brazos Valley Bryan, TX | — | $10,000 |
| Lone Star Youth Outdoors Cisco, TX | — | $8,659 |
| Brazos Valley Food Bank Bryan, TX | — | $6,980 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154,620 | $300,000 | $296,646 | $162,034 | 7 |
| 2023 | $151,266 | $352,000 | $200,734 | $130,000 | 3 |
About A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers
Based on IRS filings
A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers is a public charity, based in Navasota, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $155K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $162K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers is led by Tom Jackson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Jackson
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Ganter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cortney Phillips
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Motley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duane Price
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Karkoska
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Ray of Hope Community Volunteers
How much does A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers give each year?
A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers gave $162K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $130K across 3 grants.
What is A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers's typical grant size?
A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers's median grant in 2024 was $10,600, and its average grant was $23,148, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers give grants?
A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bryan, TX (4 grants) and College Station, TX (2 grants).
Who are A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers's largest grantees?
A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of BV ($65,695), Salvation Army ($46,600) and BCS Together ($13,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers?
A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers reported $155K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $300K.
What is A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers's EIN?
A Ray of Hope Community Volunteers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3765374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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