Acres of Hope
Acres of Hope is a private foundation based in Lexington, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities including ongoing mentoring and support for young people in the Lexington regional area, mentoring and support for the Bryan Station Middle School football team, and food and supplies for a local shelter and meal program.
Acres of Hope at a glance
In short: Acres of Hope gave $5K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $362.857), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,080
- -37.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $363
- -64.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $185
- Total assets
- $2,180
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Acres of Hope
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6700 Athens Boonesboro Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
Phone: (859) 576-4923
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Acres of Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bryan Station Middle School ($1K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 4% to Colorado, and 2% to California. The filing also describes direct activities in the Lexington, Kentucky, regional area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Acres of Hope gives
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $14K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Station Middle School Lexington, KY | Support Program That Impacts Acres Participants | $1,181 |
| Bryan Station Athletics Lexington, KY | Support Program That Impacts Acres Participants | $1,000 |
| Lighthouse Ministries Lexington, KY | Support Mission Helping Homeless Community | $1,000 |
| Arbor Youth Lexington, KY | Support Program That Helps Acres Participants | $635 |
| Crossroads Christian Church Lexington, KY | To Support Church Providing Community Services | $200 |
| Catholic Action Center Lexington, KY | Support Ministries and Food Bank Program | $190 |
| Bluegrass Christian Camp Lexington, KY | Support Ministry for Acres Participants | $190 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Support Program That Impacts Acres Participants | $180 |
| Urban Impact Lexington, KY | Support After School Program for Acres Participant | $127 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission Irvine, CA | Support Mission for Disabilities | $117 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,180 | $48,150 | $48,361 | $5,080 | 14 | $45,462 | — |
| 2023 | $2,391 | $49,048 | $51,879 | $8,143 | 8 | $51,879 | — |
| 2022 | $5,222 | $34,077 | $30,355 | $14,300 | 9 | $30,355 | — |
| 2021 | $1,500 | $6,500 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $37 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes year-round mentoring and support for specific young men and women in the Lexington area, including meals, clothing, and living expenses. It also describes volunteer mentoring and support for the Bryan Station Middle School football team, and providing food and supplies as needed to the Catholic Action Center.
Among its 2024 grantees, Lighthouse Ministries describes serving meals and providing prayer, counsel, shoes, socks, and hygiene products to people in need. Young Life describes its work as helping adolescents encounter Jesus Christ through activities including weekly meetings, small groups, camps, and short-term missions. Free Wheelchair Mission describes providing mobility to people with disabilities in developing nations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Acres of Hope gave 14 grants totaling $5,080. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $1,181, with a median grant of $185. The largest listed grants were $1,181 to Bryan Station Middle School and $1,000 each to Bryan Station Athletics and Lighthouse Ministries, all in Lexington, Kentucky. Other listed grants included $635 to Arbor Youth, $190 to the Catholic Action Center, and $180 to Young Life in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lea M. Morgan as president, and Joseph S. Morgan and Tanner S. Morgan as directors.
Acres of Hope is led by Lea M. Morgan, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lea M. Morgan
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joseph S. Morgan
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tanner S. Morgan
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Acres of Hope
How much does Acres of Hope give each year?
Acres of Hope gave $5K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 8 grants.
What is Acres of Hope's typical grant size?
Acres of Hope's median grant in 2024 was $185, and its average grant was $363, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Acres of Hope give grants?
Acres of Hope gives mostly in Kentucky: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (11 grants).
Does Acres of Hope give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Acres of Hope's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Program That Impacts Acres Participants" (3 grants).
Who are Acres of Hope's largest grantees?
Acres of Hope's largest 2024 grantees include Bryan Station Middle School ($1,181), Bryan Station Athletics ($1,000) and Lighthouse Ministries ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Acres of Hope?
Acres of Hope reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $48K.
What does Acres of Hope fund?
The foundation’s filing describes year-round mentoring and support for specific young men and women in the Lexington area, including meals, clothing, and living expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Acres of Hope?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Acres of Hope's EIN?
Acres of Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0815812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Acres of Hope accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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