Hope at the Lake Foundation
Hope at the lake is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of our lake norman neighbors in need. Our mission is to facilitate a "community of caring" by connecting compassionate donors with immediate community need.
Hope at the Lake Foundation at a glance
In short: Hope at the Lake Foundation gave $171K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $171,000
- +40.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,429
- +60.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $82,266
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (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 at the Lake Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Piedmont Veterans Assistance Counci ($30K). Together the top 7 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
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 $73K (2023) to $171K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Veterans Assistance Counci Statesville, NC | — | $30,000 |
| Welcome Home Veterans Mooresville, NC | Nonprofit Mission | $30,000 |
| Dove House Statesville, NC | Nonprofit Mission | $30,000 |
| The Christian Mission Mooresville, NC | Nonprofit Mission | $30,000 |
| Hearts and Hands Foundation Charlotte, NC | Nonprofit Mission | $23,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | — | $20,000 |
| Pharos Parenting Statesville, NC | Nonprofit Mission | $8,000 |
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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 | $82,266 | $242,740 | $225,603 | $171,000 | 7 | $3 |
| 2024 | $66,392 | $131,685 | $162,923 | $122,000 | 8 | $19 |
| 2023 | $97,630 | $135,686 | $113,039 | $73,100 | 5 | $29 |
| 2022 | $74,983 | $72,322 | $64,615 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $67,276 | $70,543 | $40,681 | — | — | — |
About Hope at the Lake Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hope at the Lake Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Mooresville, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $82K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $171K. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hope at the Lake Foundation is led by Forrest Wilson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Forrest Wilson
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Caroline Dewitt
Secretary
Social Media → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Frank Baldasare
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Laura Garrison
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Jessica Babington (2023–2024) — Chair Market
- Former: Mike Buccialia (2023–2024) — Chair Grants
- Former: Josh Dhanpal (2024) — Circle of Ho
- Former: Reed Sapp (2024) — Chair Fundra
- Former: Russell Hodge (2024) — Events
- Former: Becki Van Gelder (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Carriann Williams (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeff Humes (2023) — Chair Fundraising
- Former: Tim Kiene (2023) — Events
- Former: Terry J. Tyler (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard C. Grove (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 at the Lake Foundation
How much does Hope at the Lake Foundation give each year?
Hope at the Lake Foundation gave $171K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $122K across 8 grants.
What is Hope at the Lake Foundation's typical grant size?
Hope at the Lake Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $24,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hope at the Lake Foundation give grants?
Hope at the Lake Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Statesville, NC (3 grants) and Mooresville, NC (2 grants).
Does Hope at the Lake Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Hope at the Lake Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Nonprofit Mission" (5 grants).
Who are Hope at the Lake Foundation's largest grantees?
Hope at the Lake Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Piedmont Veterans Assistance Counci ($30,000), Welcome Home Veterans ($30,000) and Dove House ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hope at the Lake Foundation?
Hope at the Lake Foundation reported $82K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $243K.
What is Hope at the Lake Foundation?
Hope at the Lake Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Mooresville, NC. It holds $82K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Hope at the Lake Foundation's EIN?
Hope at the Lake Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1489132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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