Hope and Love of the Laity Fund
Fundraising to build a religious activities building.
Hope and Love of the Laity Fund at a glance
In short: Hope and Love of the Laity Fund gave $328K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $328K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $328,200
- +228.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $328,200
- +228.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $328,200
- Total assets
- $1,520
- -99.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hope and Love of the Laity Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Boniface Catholic Church ($328K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $328K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $328K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Boniface Catholic Church Garnett, KS | Restricted donation to St Boniface Catholic Church for construction of a new building. | $328,200 |
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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 | $1,520 | $11,654 | $328,263 | $328,200 | 1 | $6,223 |
| 2024 | $318,129 | $21,979 | $100,212 | $100,000 | 1 | $16,024 |
| 2023 | $396,362 | $34,297 | $250,215 | $250,000 | 1 | $21,075 |
| 2022 | $612,280 | $88,519 | $170 | — | — | $5,182 |
| 2021 | $523,931 | $100,421 | $380 | — | — | $5,505 |
| 2020 | $423,890 | $283,335 | $389 | — | — | $3,718 |
About Hope and Love of the Laity Fund
Based on IRS filings
Hope and Love of the Laity Fund is a public charity focused on religion, based in Richmond, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $328K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hope and Love of the Laity Fund is led by Nancy Hermreck, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Hermreck
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Rockers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gayle Powelson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Block
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Ray
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Wuertz
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Sobba
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Heather Ahlenstorf (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Gary Livingston (2020) — Director
- Former: Margie Bunnell (2020) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hope and Love of the Laity Fund
How much does Hope and Love of the Laity Fund give each year?
Hope and Love of the Laity Fund gave $328K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is Hope and Love of the Laity Fund?
Hope and Love of the Laity Fund reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12K.
What is Hope and Love of the Laity Fund?
Hope and Love of the Laity Fund is a public charity focused on religion, based in Richmond, KS. It holds $2K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Hope and Love of the Laity Fund operate?
Hope and Love of the Laity Fund has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Hope and Love of the Laity Fund's EIN?
Hope and Love of the Laity Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2061162. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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