Generational Hope Foundation
Generational Hope Foundation is a private foundation based in Kelso, Washington. It reported making 12 grants totaling $174,400 in 2024.
Generational Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: Generational Hope Foundation gave $174K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Washington. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $174,400
- -20.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,533
- -40.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,762,681
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Generational Hope Foundation
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2024 filing asks applicants to provide the requesting organization’s name, address, and tax identification number; identify any secondary organization that will benefit; give details for the person…
The foundation’s 2024 filing asks applicants to provide the requesting organization’s name, address, and tax identification number; identify any secondary organization that will benefit; give details for the person responsible for the application and use of funds; state the organization’s mission; and describe the proposed project, including its goals, need, people and locations served, and measures of success. The filing says the information may be arranged in any order. It lists no award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- No formalized deadlines.
- Deadline
- No formalized deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Generational Hope Foundation
Mailing address: 1097 Bodine Road, Kelso, WA 98626
Phone: (360) 431-7821
Email: jwillis@wcrecycling.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Generational Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Renewal City Church ($69K). Together the top 10 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 43 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (59%), Oregon (24%), Iowa (14%), and the District of Columbia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Generational Hope Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 63% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2024) to $220K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal City Church Longview, WA | Mercy | $69,400 |
| Roaring Adventures LLC Wilsonville, OR | Charitable mission | $30,000 |
| Iowa City Young Life Iowa City, IA | Charitable mission | $25,000 |
| Acres of Diamonds Duvall, WA | Charitable mission | $20,000 |
| Cannon Beach Academy Cannon Beach, OR | Charitable mission | $8,000 |
| Community House on Broadway Longview, WA | Charitable mission | $5,000 |
| World Concern Seattle, WA | Charitable mission | $5,000 |
| The Market Project Washington, DC | Charitable mission | $5,000 |
| CitiServe Cowlitz County Longview, WA | Charitable mission | $2,500 |
| Villiage Mission Dallas, OR | Charitable mission | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,762,681 | $175,765 | $212,049 | $174,400 | 12 | $177,743 | $153,974 | $284,146 |
| 2023 | $4,798,965 | $156,793 | $257,718 | $219,630 | 9 | $226,761 | $132,128 | $250,844 |
| 2022 | $4,899,893 | $120,996 | $225,513 | $192,800 | 9 | $193,091 | $112,875 | $254,410 |
| 2021 | $5,004,409 | $175,531 | $237,233 | $204,500 | 13 | $211,327 | $145,575 | $284,516 |
| 2020 | $5,521,085 | $5,521,100 | $6,128 | — | — | — | — | $753 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Generational Hope Foundation reported a distributable amount of $284K for 2024 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions address family building for first responders and active-duty military members, transitional housing for mothers and children, and temporary housing and services for people experiencing homelessness. Those missions are described by the grantees, not by the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $174,400. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $69,400, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed grants were $69,400 to Renewal City Church in Longview, Washington; $30,000 to Roaring Adventures LLC in Wilsonville, Oregon; $25,000 to Iowa City Young Life in Iowa City, Iowa; and $20,000 to Acres of Diamonds in Duvall, Washington.
Among the grantees with missions described in their own words, Roaring Adventures Inc. says it supports first responders and active-duty military members with family-building grants, education, and resources related to infertility. Acres of Diamonds describes its work as community-centered transitional housing for mothers and children. Community House on Broadway says it provides temporary housing, meals, emergency items, case management, and connections to local agencies for homeless individuals and families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph D Willis as President; Lacey Gray, Bethany Petersen, and Josiah Willis as Vice Presidents; and Terri Willis as Secretary.
Generational Hope Foundation is led by Joseph D Willis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph D Willis
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bethany Petersen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Josiah Willis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lacey Gray
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Terri Willis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Generational Hope Foundation
How much does Generational Hope Foundation give each year?
Generational Hope Foundation gave $174K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $220K across 9 grants.
What is Generational Hope Foundation's typical grant size?
Generational Hope Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,533, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Generational Hope Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Generational Hope Foundation give grants?
Generational Hope Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (24%) and Iowa (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Longview, WA (4 grants).
Does Generational Hope Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Generational Hope Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable mission" (11 grants).
Who are Generational Hope Foundation's largest grantees?
Generational Hope Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Renewal City Church ($69,400), Roaring Adventures LLC ($30,000) and Iowa City Young Life ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Generational Hope Foundation?
Generational Hope Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $284K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Generational Hope Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Generational Hope Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing asks applicants to provide the requesting organization’s name, address, and tax identification number; identify any secondary organization that will benefit; give details for the person… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Generational Hope Foundation's EIN?
Generational Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3485799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Generational Hope Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/generational-hope-foundation-morg_34e1250db27d4189a668c92c6ca0decb
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