Dawn of Hope Foundation Inc
The mission of the Dawn of Hope Foundation is to educate individuals and organizations about the existence, needs, and purpose of the Dawn of Hope, Inc. and to generate and manage resources, which will enhance the quality and scope of services provided to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Northeast Tennessee.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.4M
+1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$6K
-61.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-61.9% YoY
About Dawn of Hope Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Dawn of Hope Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in JOHNSON CITY, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $53K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,445,002 | $4,396,255 | $3,792,102 |
| Revenue | $393,607 | $284,475 | $226,130 |
| Expenses | $119,341 | $141,865 | $108,492 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $53,321 | $32,477 | $5,708 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Elbers | Past President | 1 | — |
| Michael Birdwell | Director | 1 | — |
| Roger Fields | Director | 1 | — |
| Todd Muse | Director | 1 | — |
| Valda Jones | Director | 1 | — |
| Tina Whitson | Director | 1 | — |
| Janette Gaines | Director | 1 | — |
| Donna Hopson | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Nathan Buckmaster | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Brackton Smith | President | 2 | — |
| David Brown | Treasurer | 2 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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