Door of Hope
Connecting people and resources to those in need to demonstrate god's love. Door of Hope's mission is to bring local awareness to global needs through humanitarian efforts through public donations and the sale of donated goods. The organization will improve the quality of life for the needy and underpriviledged by providing relief for those that have experienced various hardships or natural disasters. In addition, Door of Hope will work to alleviate substandard living conditions and homelessness by providing emergency home repairs and affordable housing solutions.
Door of Hope at a glance
- Total assets
- $266,370
- +52.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $414,994
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $36
- +89.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $317,436
- -25.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Door of Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Love Inc Alma, MI | Operating Funds | $6,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $266,370 | $414,994 | $317,436 | — | — | $36 |
| 2024 | $174,866 | $489,108 | $425,842 | — | — | $19 |
| 2023 | $111,134 | $264,907 | $231,870 | $6,100 | 1 | $6 |
| 2022 | — | $178,419 | $111,685 | — | — | — |
About Door of Hope
Based on IRS filings
Door of Hope is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Alma, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $266K in total assets. Net investment income was $36.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Door of Hope is led by Cynthia Merling, CEO on every filing since 2022; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia Merling
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $23K (2025)
Richard Merling
Community Im
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $40K (2025)
Mary Douglas
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brenda Shaw
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jessie Store
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Lawson (2022–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $40K, to Richard Merling (Community Im). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Door of Hope
How large is Door of Hope?
Door of Hope reported $266K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $415K.
What is Door of Hope?
Door of Hope is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Alma, MI. It holds $266K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Door of Hope operate?
Door of Hope has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Door of Hope's EIN?
Door of Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1201974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
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