Growing Hope Globally
As a christian response to world hunger, Growing Hope Globally links the grassroots energy and commitment of the us agricultural community with the capability and desire of small farmers in developing countries to grow lasting solutions to hunger.
Growing Hope Globally at a glance
In short: Growing Hope Globally gave $1.9M across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $215K), top state Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,938,589
- -9.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $215,399
- +0.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $148,943
- Total assets
- $3,478,762
- -4.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Michigan (30% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Growing Hope Globally funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was World Renew ($587K). Together the top 9 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 47 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Growing Hope Globally gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+13%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2022) to $2.1M (2025). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Renew Grand Rapids, MI | Overseas Programs | $587,294 |
| Church World Service New York, NY | Overseas Programs | $474,532 |
| Mennonite Central Committee Akron, PA | Overseas Programs | $363,787 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Overseas Programs | $167,238 |
| Lutheran World Relief Baltimore, MD | Overseas Programs | $148,943 |
| Covenant World Relief and Development Chicago, IL | Overseas Programs | $65,000 |
| World Hope International Alexandria, VA | Overseas Programs | $60,377 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) Louisville, KY | Overseas Programs | $50,090 |
| Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Lenexa, KS | Overseas Programs | $21,328 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,478,762 | $2,820,854 | $3,012,442 | $1,938,589 | 9 | $84,644 |
| 2025 | $3,646,616 | $2,640,600 | $3,209,153 | $2,142,059 | 10 | $89,597 |
| 2024 | $4,190,665 | $2,889,147 | $2,963,322 | $2,055,516 | 11 | $120,935 |
| 2023 | $4,270,466 | $3,111,604 | $2,711,792 | $1,716,136 | 8 | $51,705 |
| 2022 | $4,107,302 | $3,385,561 | $2,477,243 | $1,625,406 | 9 | $4,952 |
| 2021 | $3,091,987 | $2,822,629 | $2,633,207 | $1,883,190 | 10 | $14,929 |
| 2020 | $2,983,271 | $2,593,872 | $3,059,558 | $2,010,387 | 10 | $19,425 |
About Growing Hope Globally
Based on IRS filings
Growing Hope Globally is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Western Springs, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $85K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Growing Hope Globally is led by Kaitlyn Slate, President & CEO on every filing since 2025; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kaitlyn Slate
President & CEO
On filings since 2025
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025) → $155K (2026)
Karli Moore-Gaither
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2026
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Bremer-Bennett
Director
2nd Vice Chair → Director, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirby Gould
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arlyn Schipper
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karon Speckman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Skunes
Director
1st Vice Chair → Chairman, 2024
Chairman → Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laraine Salmon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikko Brady
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Bell
Director
Former Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Snipes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashlee Johnson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Young
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Maust
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari Prestemon
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Campbell-Janz
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Crain
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Bloem
1st Vice Chair
Director → 1st Vice Chair, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dwight Rohrer
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amihan Jones
2nd Vice Chair
Director → 2nd Vice Chair, 2026
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Claude Schrock (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Jerry Lundeen (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Jim Rufenacht (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Mark Swanson (2020–2025) — Interim President & CEO
- Former: Jim Schmidt (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Karis Gutter (2020–2024) — 1st Vice Chair
- Former: Leah Stolte-Doerfler (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Max Finberg (2020–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Steve Witt (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Karli Moore (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Jim Elwell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Lyon (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gary Cook (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Maria Figueroa (2022) — Director
- Former: Bruce White (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Wiens (2020–2021) — Former Director
- Former: Tad Fannin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Wubshet Loha (2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Backe (2020) — Director
- Former: Geoff Andersen (2020) — Director
- Former: Sarah Beams (2020) — Director
- Former: Sarah Lisherness (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $155K, to Kaitlyn Slate (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Growing Hope Globally
How much does Growing Hope Globally give each year?
Growing Hope Globally gave $1.9M across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $2.1M across 10 grants.
What is Growing Hope Globally's typical grant size?
Growing Hope Globally's median grant in 2026 was $148,943, and its average grant was $215,399, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Growing Hope Globally give grants?
Growing Hope Globally's top state is Michigan, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Pennsylvania (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does Growing Hope Globally give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Growing Hope Globally's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Overseas Programs" (9 grants).
Who are Growing Hope Globally's largest grantees?
Growing Hope Globally's largest 2026 grantees include World Renew ($587,294), Church World Service ($474,532) and Mennonite Central Committee ($363,787), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Growing Hope Globally?
Growing Hope Globally reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Growing Hope Globally?
Growing Hope Globally is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Western Springs, IL. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Growing Hope Globally's EIN?
Growing Hope Globally's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1940516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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