FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Tarpon Springs, FL EIN: 46-4637795

FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc is a private foundation based in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Its 2023 filing reports grants for religious institutions and activities, scholarships, education, and assistance to people affected by hardship.

FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc at a glance

In short: FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc gave $772K across 13 grants in 2023 (avg $59K), top state Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2023)
$772,415
Grants made (2023)
13
Average grant
$59,417
Median grant
$8,215
Total assets
$476,604
+79867.1% vs 2022
Primary geography
Florida (2% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.

How to apply to FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: 872 W Bayshore Dr, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Phone: (727) 250-4800

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

Patriarch of Alexandria: $430KPatriarch of Alexandria$430KGreek Orthodox Archdiocese: $250KGreek Orthodox Archdiocese$250KGreek Comm of St Eleftherios: $25KGreek Comm of St Eleftherios$25KTarpon Shepard Center: $16KTarpon Shepard Center$16KConf European Churches: $10KConf European Churches$10KMetropolis of Thessaliotis: $10KMetropolis of Thessaliotis$10KFr Nephon Tsimalis: $8KFr Nephon Tsimalis$8KKadikoy Rum Ortodoks: $8KKadikoy Rum Ortodoks$8KEvangelos Katerelos: $5KEvangelos Katerelos$5KMetropolis of France: $5KMetropolis of France$5K

The largest 2023 recipient was Patriarch of Alexandria ($430K). Together the top 10 received $767K.

Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K$50–100K$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2023 filing reports that 2% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients and less than 1% to New York recipients. It lists the remaining 98% under “?”.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

Tarpon SpringsWestburyWest Nyack

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 13 grants2023

In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $772K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Patriarch of Alexandria African Seminaries$430,000
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese MonasteryPoor ScholarshipsBuild Chapel$250,000
Greek Comm of St Eleftherios Church Support$25,000
Tarpon Shepard Center Tarpon Springs, FLInsurancePoorThanksgiving$16,000
Conf European Churches ConferenceofChurches$10,000
Metropolis of Thessaliotis Fire/FloodVictimsFood/Supplies$10,000
Fr Nephon Tsimalis Religious BooksLegal Fees$8,215
Kadikoy Rum Ortodoks Pre SchoolEducationPrograms$7,500
Evangelos Katerelos Metropolitanof MaltaDonation$5,000
Metropolis of France Donation$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2023$476,604$1,250,343$773,739$772,41513$15,064$31,804
2022$596——————

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement is provided. The listed 2023 grants show support for seminaries, a monastery, church support, scholarships, preschool education programs, religious books, and assistance for fire and flood victims.

Grantmaking

In 2023, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $772,415. Grants ranged from $700 to $430,000, with a median of $8,215. The largest listed grants were $430,000 to the Patriarch of Alexandria for African seminaries and $250,000 to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese for a monastery, poor scholarships, and building a chapel. Other listed grants included $25,000 to the Greek Comm of St Eleftherios for church support and $16,000 to Tarpon Shepard Center for insurance, poor assistance, and Thanksgiving.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2023 filing lists Anna Billiris as President, Nikitas Lulias as Chairman, Dale Terrell as Secretary/Treasurer, and Maria Rigas and Evelyn Miller as Directors.

FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc is led by Anna Billiris, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Anna Billiris

    President

    Director → President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nikitas Lulias

    Chairman

    New on the 2023 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Evelyn Miller

    Director

    New on the 2023 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maria Rigas

    Director

    New on the 2023 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dale Terrell

    Secretary & Treasurer

    New on the 2023 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (7)
  • Former: Andreas Boeckl (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Ann Lawrence (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Bob Clark (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Carolyn Root (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Heather Brennan (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Kit Policove (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Steve Hallowell (2020–2022) — Director

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 FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc

How much does FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc give each year?

FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc gave $772K across 13 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc's typical grant size?

FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc's median grant in 2023 was $8,215, and its average grant was $59,417, across 13 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Does FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2023: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc's largest grantees?

FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Patriarch of Alexandria ($430,000), Greek Orthodox Archdiocese ($250,000) and Greek Comm of St Eleftherios ($25,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.

How large is FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc?

FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc reported $477K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.

What does FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc fund?

No mission statement is provided. The listed 2023 grants show support for seminaries, a monastery, church support, scholarships, preschool education programs, religious books, and assistance for fire and flood victims. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc make grants?

The 2023 filing reports that 2% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients and less than 1% to New York recipients. It lists the remaining 98% under “?”.

How much is FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc's EIN?

FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4637795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.

Does FOUNDATION FOR HOPE AND PROSPERITY Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

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