Anvil of Hope
The Anvil of Hope vision is to break the cycle of poverty to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and prosper.
Anvil of Hope at a glance
- Total assets
- $29,148
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $70,120
- -32.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $7
- Expenses (2024)
- $80,190
- -35.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Anvil of Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $350K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's School San Diego, CA | Mentorship/Enrichmen | $25,200 |
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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 | $29,148 | $70,120 | $80,190 | — | — | $7 |
| 2023 | $33,790 | $103,948 | $124,211 | $25,200 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $51,263 | $551,057 | $548,154 | $350,000 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $48,360 | $127,098 | $107,058 | — | — | — |
About Anvil of Hope
Based on IRS filings
Anvil of Hope is a public charity, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29K in total assets. Net investment income was $7.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Anvil of Hope is led by Vicky Zien, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vicky Zien
President
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matias Garcia
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Zien
Vice President
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amiee Turnier
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Turlock
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Beardsley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosie Bell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christy Carlson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ivan Alba
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Brown
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Maurice Lyles (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kate Trulock (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Linda Torres (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Rachel Almodovar (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Yvonne Lillo (2021) — Board Member
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 Anvil of Hope
How large is Anvil of Hope?
Anvil of Hope reported $29K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $70K.
Where does Anvil of Hope operate?
Anvil of Hope has awarded grants in California.
What is Anvil of Hope's EIN?
Anvil of Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4501114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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