Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation
Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It partners with organizations serving a variety of needs and supports charitable work through grants. The foundation’s website says it was founded in 2005 by Michelle Marie after she visited countries in crisis.
Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation at a glance
In short: Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation gave $487K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Missouri. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $486,582
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,715
- -40.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $8,379,113
- +14.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (13 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (51% 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 Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation
- 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: 6307 Mojave Sky Street, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: (480) 737-1148
Website: https://givinghopeworldwide.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of the Ozarks ($250K). Together the top 10 received $454K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 86 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in Missouri (51%), Texas (15%), Washington (12%), Arizona (8%), and Nevada (6%). Its listed 2024 recipients were located in multiple states, including Missouri, Texas, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, California, Montana, Wisconsin, and Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 26 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $487K (2024) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $487K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks Springfield, MO | General Support | $250,000 |
| Paper Houses Across the Border San Antonio, TX | General Support | $60,000 |
| Good News Club - Child Evangelism Fellowship Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $30,700 |
| Shared Hope International Vancouver, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Think Small Greenacres, WA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Because International Nampa, ID | General Support | $18,000 |
| Allegro Houston, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Field & Faith Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $12,000 |
| All the Little Children Ministers Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $8,600 |
| Hope Heart Heal San Tan Valley, AZ | General Support | $4,500 |
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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 | $8,379,113 | $1,941,427 | $905,995 | $486,582 | 26 | $806,125 | $527,131 | $350,905 |
| 2023 | $7,308,565 | $485,019 | $1,051,424 | $689,709 | 22 | $846,572 | $248,315 | $460,629 |
| 2022 | $7,904,831 | $933,346 | $1,443,391 | $1,186,724 | 12 | $1,350,850 | $303,828 | $451,460 |
| 2021 | $8,425,784 | $1,176,105 | $1,088,470 | $848,824 | 12 | $999,233 | $821,230 | $581,480 |
| 2020 | $8,414,724 | $601,920 | $899,274 | $658,143 | 14 | — | $386,960 | $504,455 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation reported a distributable amount of $351K 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’s stated mission is to show the love of Jesus by helping provide for the needs of others. Its website describes it as partnering with organizations around the world.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The Community Foundation of the Ozarks says it works to enhance quality of life through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration, and public leadership. Shared Hope International says it works to rescue and restore women and children in crisis and prevent and eradicate sex trafficking and slavery. Because International says it alleviates poverty through impact products and support for product-focused entrepreneurs. Partners in Action says it supports sustainable humanitarian projects and organizations serving underserved communities while sharing the Gospel. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address nonprofit leadership support, pregnancy support, grief care, and restoring individuals and communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $486,582. Grant amounts ranged from $515 to $250,000, with a median of $2,500.
The largest 2024 grants included $250,000 to Community Foundation of the Ozarks for general support; $60,000 to Paper Houses Across the Border for general support; $30,700 to Good News Club – Child Evangelism Fellowship for general support; $30,000 to Shared Hope International for general support; and $25,000 to Think Small for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michelle Marie as director, president, and treasurer, and Laura Bongiorno as director and secretary.
Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation is led by Michelle Marie, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Marie
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$19K (2022) → $18K (2024)
Laura Bongiorno
Director & Secretary
Manager & Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael D. Vetrano (2020–2022) — Former Director & Treasurer
- Former: Michelle M. Vetrano (2020–2021) — Director & President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Laura Bongiorno (Director and Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation
How much does Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation give each year?
Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation gave $487K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $690K across 22 grants.
What is Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation's typical grant size?
Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $18,715, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation give grants?
Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (15%) and Washington (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gilbert, AZ (3 grants), Phoenix, AZ (2 grants) and Glendale, AZ (2 grants).
Does Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation's largest grantees?
Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of the Ozarks ($250,000), Paper Houses Across the Border ($60,000) and Good News Club - Child Evangelism Fellowship ($30,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation?
Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $806K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $351K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to show the love of Jesus by helping provide for the needs of others. Its website describes it as partnering with organizations around the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation?
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 ↑
What is Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation's EIN?
Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4201354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Giving Hope Worldwide Foundation 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.
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