Hope Builders
Seeks to connect resources with needs to provide safe and affordable housing.
Hope Builders at a glance
In short: Hope Builders gave $41K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,284
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $41,284
- Median grant
- $41,284
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (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 Builders funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lincoln Berean Church ($41K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Berean Church Lincoln, NE | Support the organization's mission and programs | $41,284 |
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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 | — | $233 | $49,684 | $41,284 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $49,451 | $4,324 | $10,567 | — | — | $424 |
| 2023 | $132,472 | $9,400 | $7,982 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $134,289 | $48,025 | $4,176 | — | — | — |
About Hope Builders
Based on IRS filings
Hope Builders is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $41K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hope Builders is led by Chandler Merry, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chandler Merry
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brett Sundberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Rick Damkroger
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Ankerson (2022–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Builders
How much does Hope Builders give each year?
Hope Builders gave $41K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Hope Builders?
Hope Builders is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Lincoln, NE.
Where does Hope Builders operate?
Hope Builders has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Hope Builders's EIN?
Hope Builders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3856774. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
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