Forgiving Hope Inc
Forgiving Hope Inc is a private foundation, based in Treasure Island, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K.
Forgiving Hope Inc at a glance
In short: Forgiving Hope Inc gave $3K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,880
- +92.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,440
- +92.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,440
- Primary geography
- Colorado (69% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Forgiving Hope Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Summit Ministries ($2K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Forgiving Hope Inc gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $30K (2020). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Ministries Manitou Springs, CO | Operational Support | $2,000 |
| Chosen People Ministries New York, NY | Operational Support | $880 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $2,601 | $4,955 | $2,880 | 2 | $4,955 | $190 |
| 2022 | $2,354 | $1,805 | $2,628 | $1,500 | 2 | $2,628 | $128 |
| 2021 | $3,177 | $1,000 | $6,916 | $6,000 | 3 | $6,916 | $343 |
| 2020 | $9,093 | $36,900 | $30,171 | $30,000 | 1 | — | $368 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Forgiving Hope Inc reported a distributable amount of $190 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forgiving Hope Inc is led by John Collins, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John Collins
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Wenneker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Collins
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Forgiving Hope Inc
How much does Forgiving Hope Inc give each year?
Forgiving Hope Inc gave $3K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
Where does Forgiving Hope Inc operate?
Forgiving Hope Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New York, South Carolina, Texas.
How much is Forgiving Hope Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Forgiving Hope Inc reported a distributable amount of $190 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Forgiving Hope Inc's EIN?
Forgiving Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3416571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 20, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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