Dylan's Hope Foundation
Dylan's Hope Foundation is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Becker, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $54K.
Dylan's Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: Dylan's Hope Foundation gave $54K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,181
- +117.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,091
- +117.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,091
- Total assets
- $15,682
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dylan's Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Becker Public Schools ($49K). Together the top 2 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dylan's Hope Foundation gives
- Giving grew 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $54K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Becker Public Schools Becker, MN | Assistance in Mental Health | $49,181 |
| Greater MN Family Services Willmar, MN | Funding for a New Mental Health Prog | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,682 | $56,742 | $56,309 | $54,181 | 2 | $54,181 |
| 2023 | $15,249 | $34,973 | $30,062 | $24,900 | 2 | $24,900 |
| 2022 | $10,338 | $28,336 | $31,548 | $30,200 | 2 | $30,200 |
| 2021 | $13,550 | $32,371 | $30,705 | $29,000 | 2 | $29,000 |
| 2020 | $11,884 | $28,583 | $27,842 | $26,500 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dylan's Hope Foundation is led by Joyce Aaseby, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joyce Aaseby
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Aaseby
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Obermoller
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Britt Aaseby
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ryan Obermoller
Treasurer & Executive
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Aaseby
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susy Aaseby (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Dylan's Hope Foundation
How much does Dylan's Hope Foundation give each year?
Dylan's Hope Foundation gave $54K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
How large is Dylan's Hope Foundation?
Dylan's Hope Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $57K.
What is Dylan's Hope Foundation?
Dylan's Hope Foundation is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Becker, MN. It holds $16K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Dylan's Hope Foundation operate?
Dylan's Hope Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Dylan's Hope Foundation's EIN?
Dylan's Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3907186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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