Hope for ME is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in MANCHESTER, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2K
-37.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+0.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hope for ME reported a distributable amount of $105 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Hope for ME
Based on IRS filings
Hope for ME is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in MANCHESTER, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,703 | $2,727 | $3,234 |
| Revenue | $400 | $2,261 | $1,627 |
| Expenses | $1,424 | $2,768 | $1,180 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,000 | $1,818 | $915 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $105 | $129 | $138 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kennebec Valley Community College ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield, ME | Assist job seekers with funds to pursue addl education | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Norton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joshua Norton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Wendy Brochu | President | 1 | — |
| Donna Moore | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope for ME?
Hope for ME is a private foundation focused on Employment, based in MANCHESTER, ME. It holds $2K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Hope for ME?
As of 2024, Hope for ME holds $2K in total assets with $400 in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1K in 2024.
Where does Hope for ME operate?
Hope for ME has awarded grants in Maine.
What size grants does Hope for ME award?
In 2024, Hope for ME awarded 1 grants totaling $1K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Hope for ME required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hope for ME reported a distributable amount of $105 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hope for ME's EIN?
Hope for ME's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4810951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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