Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc
The mission of hope house is to provide housing solutions, support and education to meet the needs of individuals and families facing homelessness in our community.
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc at a glance
In short: Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc gave $255K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $128K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $255,093
- +30.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $127,547
- +30.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $127,547
- Total assets
- $1,563,741
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission ($178K). Together the top 2 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $195K (2023) to $317K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission Marion, OH | Housing Assistance | $178,336 |
| HHWP Community Action Center Findlay, OH | Housing Assistance | $76,757 |
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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 | $1,563,741 | $1,837,681 | $1,852,366 | $255,093 | 2 | $38,961 |
| 2023 | $1,400,058 | $1,660,508 | $1,579,253 | $195,298 | 2 | $23,949 |
| 2022 | $1,346,111 | $1,941,420 | $1,471,682 | $250,988 | 2 | $16,952 |
| 2021 | $862,966 | $1,931,675 | $1,653,873 | $204,759 | 2 | $14,460 |
| 2020 | $876,012 | $2,327,110 | $2,014,423 | $317,088 | 4 | $7,078 |
About Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc
Based on IRS filings
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Findlay, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $255K. Net investment income was $39K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc is led by Susan Lehman, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Lehman
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $98K (2024)
Charlie Matthes
President & Board Member
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lissa Streacker
Imm Past President & President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Imm Past President & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Char Simons
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Corney
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathi Kisseberth
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Huffman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Kis
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Britnie Loch
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Kuenzli
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Kendall
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Sink
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Hamlin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bj Preston
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Kelly
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candice Korkos
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Joe Hanson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Karen Eubanks (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President & Gov Committee Chair
- Former: Don Williams (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jackie Faeth (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Bob Link (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jen Below (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Elicia Mitchell (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: John Whitson (2020–2021) — Financial Development Chai
- Former: Keturah Harding-Pohl (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Pauken (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Beth Kroetz (2020) — Past President
- Former: Rosemary Rooker (2020) — Governance Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $98K, to Susan Lehman (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc
How much does Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc give each year?
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc gave $255K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $195K across 2 grants.
How large is Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc?
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc?
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Findlay, OH. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc operate?
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc's EIN?
Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1655764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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