Footprints of Hope Foundation
Footprints of Hope Foundation is a private foundation based in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $237,250 to organizations working in areas including hunger relief, refugee and immigrant support, housing, pregnancy services, and youth programs.
Footprints of Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: Footprints of Hope Foundation gave $237K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $237,250
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $19,771
- Median grant
- $5,065
- Total assets
- $17,183
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (95% 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 Footprints of Hope Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 11400 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Phone: (763) 515-5925
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Footprints of Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Feed My Starving Children ($136K). Together the top 10 received $234K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports that 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 2% to Texas, 2% to North Carolina, and less than 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN | Packing and providing meals to malnourished throughout the world | $135,773 |
| Arrive Ministries Richfield, MN | Providing essential services and practical assistance for refugees and immigrants | $35,000 |
| Good in the 'Hood Minneapolis, MN | Changing lives through simple acts of kindness through providing food programs and basic foot care and footwear provision | $30,000 |
| Options for Women - St Croix Valley Stillwater, MN | Providing no-cost confidential pregnancy confirmation services including pregnancy testings and ultrasounds and additional pregnancy resources | $10,150 |
| Fostering Hope Austin, TX | Equip families churches and organizations to transform the lives of foster and adopted children | $5,166 |
| Corral Riding Academy Cary, NC | Equip adolescent girls in high-risk situations with equine therapy and education so they may gain access to a bright future | $5,129 |
| Threshold to New Life Maple Grove, MN | To help people in the seven county Twin Cities metro area bridge temporary gaps in their lives | $5,000 |
| SupportLife Minneapolis, MN | Beacon of hope and compassion for women and families navigating unplanned pregnancies and considering abortion Empowering women to choose life through education practical resources and hope in Jesus | $4,280 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,400 |
| New Life Family Services Richfield, MN | Providing professional life-affirming care through no-cost pregnancy parenting and post-abortion services as well as adoption services | $1,664 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,183 | $255,803 | $1,224 | $237,250 | 12 | $237,250 |
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 went to organizations with a range of missions. Feed My Starving Children describes its mission as feeding children who are hungry in body and spirit and working to eliminate child starvation worldwide. Arrive Ministries says it welcomes refugees and immigrants in Minnesota and seeks life transformation for refugees, immigrants, and the church. Good in the ’Hood describes its mission as making a difference by bringing help and inspiring hope.
Other 2025 grantees include Options for Women St Croix Valley, which says it serves women and saves babies through health, educational, and supportive programs; Corral Riding Academy, which provides programming for at-risk teenage girls; University of Northwestern–an individual recipient, a Christian university; Simpson Housing Services, which works to house and support people experiencing homelessness; and New Life Family Services, which provides pregnancy, parenting, and adoption support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $237,250. Grant amounts ranged from $1,024 to $135,773, with a median grant of $5,064.
The largest grants were $135,773 to Feed My Starving Children, $35,000 to Arrive Ministries, and $30,000 to Good in the ’Hood. Other notable awards included $10,150 to Options for Women - St Croix Valley and $5,129 to Corral Riding Academy.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael E Schuler as president, Michaele C Schuler as vice president, and Tony Santa Lucia as director.
Footprints of Hope Foundation is led by Michael E. Schuler, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael E. Schuler
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tony Santa Lucia
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michaele C. Schuler
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Footprints of Hope Foundation
How much does Footprints of Hope Foundation give each year?
Footprints of Hope Foundation gave $237K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Footprints of Hope Foundation's typical grant size?
Footprints of Hope Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,065, and its average grant was $19,771, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Footprints of Hope Foundation give grants?
Footprints of Hope Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants) and Richfield, MN (2 grants).
Does Footprints of Hope Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Footprints of Hope Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Footprints of Hope Foundation's largest grantees?
Footprints of Hope Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Feed My Starving Children ($135,773), Arrive Ministries ($35,000) and Good in the 'Hood ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Footprints of Hope Foundation?
Footprints of Hope Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $256K.
What does Footprints of Hope Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with a range of missions. Feed My Starving Children describes its mission as feeding children who are hungry in body and spirit and working to eliminate child starvation worldwide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Footprints of Hope Foundation?
Footprints of Hope Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Footprints of Hope Foundation's EIN?
Footprints of Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2525905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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