Giving a Reason for Hope Inc
Giving A Reason For Hope Inc is a private foundation based in Port Orange, Florida. It provides financial assistance, resources, and support to people in need, and funds nonprofit organizations working in their communities.
Giving a Reason for Hope Inc at a glance
In short: Giving a Reason for Hope Inc gave $64K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,998
- +33.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,560
- +59.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,406
- Total assets
- $549,525
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Giving a Reason for Hope Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation invites nonprofit organizations to apply online with a proposal outlining their programs and initiatives. Its filing states that contact is through online filings only, materials are listed as “see attached statement,” and award restrictions are none.
- Contact
Application contact: Online Filings Only
Mailing address: 5111 South Ridgewood Ave 301, Port Orange, FL 32127
Phone: (336) 899-5022
Website: https://garfh.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Giving a Reason for Hope Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alsac ($14K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (35%), North Carolina (23%), Tennessee (22%), the District of Columbia (16%), and New York (4%). The foundation’s website says it hopes to become a leader in philanthropy in the Central Florida area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Giving a Reason for Hope Inc gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 214% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2023) to $64K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alsac Memphis, TN | Childrenshealth Research | $14,000 |
| Team Swish Sylvia, NC | Youth Sports | $10,000 |
| Voices of Alzheimers Foundation Washington, DC | Advocacy Foralheimerspatients | $5,000 |
| US Against Alzheimers Washington, DC | Advocacy Foralzheimerspatients | $5,000 |
| Individuals Port Orange, FL | Communityoutreach and Medical Bills | $4,185 |
| Inspire of Central FL Casselberry, FL | Employment Training for Disabled Individuals | $3,152 |
| College Pathways of the Triad Greensboro, NC | Educationaladvising and Support | $2,500 |
| National Ovarian Cancer Center Altamonte Springs, FL | Research | $2,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Port Chester, NY | Cancer Research | $2,500 |
| Reliant Mission Orlando, FL | Support for Local Churchesactivities | $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 | $549,525 | $21,837 | $81,357 | $63,998 | 25 | $63,998 | $21,189 | $29,903 |
| 2023 | $609,045 | $502,272 | $53,479 | $48,111 | 30 | — | $2,008 | $8,613 |
| 2022 | $160,252 | $119 | $8,970 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $169,103 | $1,744 | $15,873 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $183,232 | $103,570 | $28,800 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Giving a Reason for Hope Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K 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
The foundation says its mission is to connect compassion with action by providing financial assistance, resources, and support to those who need it most. Its giving includes assistance to individuals and grants to organizations in areas such as health research and advocacy, youth sports, education, employment training, community outreach, and animal rescue.
Among its grantees, Picnic Project Inc describes its mission as providing meals and grocery items to people in need. IMPOWER Inc says it works to change lives by protecting, teaching, counseling, and inspiring individuals to reach their full potential. Save A Life Pet Rescue Inc describes its work as rescuing dogs affected by neglect, cruelty, abandonment, or overpopulation, while Pet Rescue by Judy Inc says it rescues, rehabilitates, resocializes, and rehomes companion animals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $63,998. Grants ranged from $115 to $14,000, with a median of $1,406. The largest awards included $14,000 to ALSAC for children’s health research and $10,000 to Team Swish for youth sports. Other notable grants were $5,000 each to Voices of Alzheimers Foundation and US Against Alzheimers for advocacy for Alzheimer’s patients; $4,185 to individuals for community outreach and medical bills; and $3,152 to Inspire of Central Florida for employment training for disabled individuals.
The foundation also awarded $2,500 each to College Pathways of the Triad for educational advising and support, National Ovarian Cancer Center for research, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for cancer research, and Reliant Mission for support for local church activities. The Orange County Sheriff Office received $1,500 for law enforcement support. Picnic Project Inc received $1,406.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alexander White as president and Michael S Carrier as vice president and treasurer.
Giving a Reason for Hope Inc is led by Alexander White, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander White
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael S. Carrier
V.p. & Treasurer
Vice President & Treasurer → V.p. & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alex White (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Basil White (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Dave Bachansingh (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 Giving a Reason for Hope Inc
How much does Giving a Reason for Hope Inc give each year?
Giving a Reason for Hope Inc gave $64K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 30 grants.
What is Giving a Reason for Hope Inc's typical grant size?
Giving a Reason for Hope Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,406, and its average grant was $2,560, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Giving a Reason for Hope Inc give grants?
Giving a Reason for Hope Inc's top state is Florida, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (23%) and Tennessee (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sanford, FL (4 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Greensboro, NC (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Giving a Reason for Hope Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Giving a Reason for Hope Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Giving a Reason for Hope Inc's largest grantees?
Giving a Reason for Hope Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Alsac ($14,000), Team Swish ($10,000) and Voices of Alzheimers Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Giving a Reason for Hope Inc?
Giving a Reason for Hope Inc reported $550K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Giving a Reason for Hope Inc fund?
The foundation says its mission is to connect compassion with action by providing financial assistance, resources, and support to those who need it most. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Giving a Reason for Hope Inc?
The foundation invites nonprofit organizations to apply online with a proposal outlining their programs and initiatives. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Giving a Reason for Hope Inc's EIN?
Giving a Reason for Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2004205. 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Giving a Reason for Hope Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/giving-a-reason-for-hope-inc-morg_73cbbb58fc9b41c6a1f4dc61f0ded956
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