Hope for India Inc
Our mission is to provide resources to indigenous ministries that are committed to carrying out the great commission of jesus christ in india; to fund research, perform due diligence, and identify strategic ministry partners who have capital needs in order to achieve their goals. The organization will be a catalyst for connecting organizations, churches, foundations and individuals with ministry projects in india.
Hope for India Inc at a glance
In short: Hope for India Inc gave $967K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $322K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $967,100
- +1834.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $322,367
- +544.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $108,350
- Total assets
- $62,934
- -66.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Colorado (78% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Hope for India Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Friends of Agape ($759K). Together the top 3 received $967K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hope for India Inc gives
- Giving grew 152% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2025) to $967K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $967K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Agape Colorado Spring, CO | Operational Support | $758,750 |
| Twin Cities Church St. Paul, MN | Operational Support | $108,350 |
| Legacy Trust of Marianna FL Marianna, FL | Operational Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $62,934 | $1,462,985 | $1,415,734 | $967,100 | 3 | $1 |
| 2025 | $187,046 | $573,354 | $596,078 | $50,000 | 1 | $154 |
| 2024 | $103,564 | $230,264 | $540,862 | $463,245 | Total only | $4,891 |
| 2023 | $417,858 | $629,955 | $627,984 | $383,500 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $390,388 | $613,510 | $446,798 | $391,296 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $226,403 | $380,016 | $246,211 | $202,006 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $58,350 | $157,170 | $198,243 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Hope for India Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hope for India Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $63K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $967K. Net investment income was $1.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hope for India Inc is led by Larry Reed, Chair & President since 2026 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Larry Reed
Chair & President
President & Chair → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Chair & President, 2026
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bessire
Board Member
Chairman → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Childress
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Reed
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Williamsen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Norris
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Fitzhugh
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Doug Shiplett (2021–2025) — President
- Former: Rob Zienert (2021–2024) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hope for India Inc
How much does Hope for India Inc give each year?
Hope for India Inc gave $967K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is Hope for India Inc's typical grant size?
Hope for India Inc's median grant in 2026 was $108,350, and its average grant was $322,367, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hope for India Inc give grants?
Hope for India Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (11%) and Florida (10%).
Does Hope for India Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hope for India Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Hope for India Inc?
Hope for India Inc reported $63K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Hope for India Inc?
Hope for India Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $63K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Hope for India Inc's EIN?
Hope for India Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1636882. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
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