Carrier of Hope Foundation
Carrier of Hope Foundation is a private foundation based in Littleton, Colorado. Its 2025 IRS filing reports 23 grants totaling $65,570, supporting charitable organizations including food programs, a cancer-related fertility preservation organization, and Colorado community and educational organizations.
Carrier of Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: Carrier of Hope Foundation gave $66K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,570
- +245.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +283.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,851
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $37,624
- -60.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Carrier of Hope Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4600 Bow Mar Dr, Littleton, CO 80123
Phone: (940) 367-8094
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carrier of Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Action Center ($15K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (50%), New York (15%), Texas (9%), Alaska (8%), and Maryland (8%). The listed grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How Carrier of Hope Foundation gives
- 9% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 215% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $66K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Action Center Lakewood, CO | Contribution Provided | $15,000 |
| The Chick Mission New York, NY | Contribution Provided | $10,000 |
| Alaska Community Foundation Anchorage, AK | Contribution Provided | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Rockies Aurora, CO | Contribution Provided | $5,000 |
| The Tinina Q Cade Foundation Owings Mill, MD | Contribution Provided | $5,000 |
| Colorado Healing Fund Denver, CO | Contribution Provided | $4,000 |
| Bayaud Works Denver, CO | Contribution Provided | $3,470 |
| Colorado School of Mines Foundation Golden, CO | Contribution Provided | $3,000 |
| Webb Elementary PTA Arlington, TX | Contribution Provided | $1,300 |
| Mary Lillard Intermediate PTA Mansfield, TX | Teacher Appreciation Day | $1,300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,624 | $150,000 | $206,665 | $65,570 | 23 | $65,570 | — |
| 2024 | $94,289 | — | $155,711 | $19,002 | 6 | $19,002 | $8,838 |
| 2023 | $250,000 | $250,000 | — | — | — | — | $455 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Chick Mission says it advocates for women with cancer and provides need-based grants for fertility preservation before treatment. Colorado Healing Fund says it assists victims of mass tragedies and their communities in Colorado. Colorado School of Mines Foundation says it supports the university, its academic programs, and students. Food-related grantees include organizations whose stated missions include hunger relief, food banking, and providing nutritious food to children in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 23 grants totaling $65,570. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants were $15,000 to The Action Center in Lakewood, Colorado, and $10,000 to The Chick Mission in New York, New York. Other notable grants were $5,000 each to Alaska Community Foundation, Food Bank of the Rockies, and The Tinina Q Cade Foundation; $4,000 to Colorado Healing Fund; and $3,470 to Bayaud Works.
The filing identifies support for The Action Center’s food program and operating expenses, and program support for Food Bank of the Rockies approved by the Board. The filing describes the other listed grant purposes as “Contribution Provided,” except for a $1,300 grant to Mary Lillard Intermediate PTA for Teacher Appreciation Day.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alyssa Carrier as President, Jordan Finegan as Executive Director, Cristina Rincon as Treasurer, and Shawna Slate as Secretary.
Carrier of Hope Foundation is led by Jordan Finegan, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jordan Finegan
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024) → $135K (2025)
Alyssa Carrier
President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristina Rincon
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawna Slate
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $135K, to Jordan Finegan (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Carrier of Hope Foundation
How much does Carrier of Hope Foundation give each year?
Carrier of Hope Foundation gave $66K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 6 grants.
What is Carrier of Hope Foundation's typical grant size?
Carrier of Hope Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,851, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carrier of Hope Foundation give grants?
Carrier of Hope Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants) and Mansfield, TX (2 grants).
Does Carrier of Hope Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Carrier of Hope Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution Provided" (21 grants).
Who are Carrier of Hope Foundation's largest grantees?
Carrier of Hope Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Action Center ($15,000), The Chick Mission ($10,000) and Alaska Community Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carrier of Hope Foundation?
Carrier of Hope Foundation reported $38K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $150K.
What does Carrier of Hope Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Chick Mission says it advocates for women with cancer and provides need-based grants for fertility preservation before treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carrier of Hope Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; 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 Carrier of Hope Foundation's EIN?
Carrier of Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4947201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Carrier of Hope Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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