Giving Hope Inc
Giving Hope Exists to bring glory to God and to promote human dignity by alleviating the suffering of underserved individuals and families by providing them food, clothing, shelter, freedom, and true to our name, Giving Hope.
Giving Hope Inc at a glance
In short: Giving Hope Inc gave $144K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), top state Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,958
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $28,792
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $11,436,672
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Giving Hope Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thrive New Orleans ($35K). Together the top 4 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $229K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Programming | $71,342 |
| Thrive New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Programming | $35,416 |
| Shaw High School Marrero, LA | Programming | $20,000 |
| Sideline Pass New Orleans, LA | Programming | $10,000 |
| Devoted Dreamers Tempe, AZ | Programming | $7,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,436,672 | $17,806,238 | $17,363,538 | $143,958 | 5 | $116,453 |
| 2024 | $11,207,729 | $20,141,990 | $18,632,894 | — | — | $142,115 |
| 2023 | $9,785,279 | $19,195,531 | $17,857,817 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $6,655,608 | $17,972,467 | $16,314,585 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $5,121,210 | $13,487,479 | $13,181,045 | $228,959 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $4,752,668 | $12,884,053 | $12,620,571 | $27,500 | 2 | — |
About Giving Hope Inc
Based on IRS filings
Giving Hope Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $116K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Giving Hope Inc is led by Alphonse Smith, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alphonse Smith
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $126K (2025)
Troy Duhon
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Welch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Duhon
Director
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Demario Davis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Brackley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Kuebel
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamela Davis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Cuellar
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Katz
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Omer Frederick Kuebel III (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Patrick Brackley (2021) — Director
- Former: Raymond Gleason (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $126K, to Alphonse Smith (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Giving Hope Inc
How much does Giving Hope Inc give each year?
Giving Hope Inc gave $144K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Giving Hope Inc's typical grant size?
Giving Hope Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,792, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Giving Hope Inc give grants?
Giving Hope Inc's top state is Louisiana, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was Arizona (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (2 grants).
Does Giving Hope Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Giving Hope Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programming" (5 grants).
Who are Giving Hope Inc's largest grantees?
Giving Hope Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Thrive New Orleans ($35,416), Shaw High School ($20,000) and Sideline Pass ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Giving Hope Inc?
Giving Hope Inc reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.8M.
What is Giving Hope Inc?
Giving Hope Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New Orleans, LA. It holds $11.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Giving Hope Inc's EIN?
Giving Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3449360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
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