Hope Foundation
Hope Foundation is a private foundation, based in LAUREL, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $49K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+12.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$166K
-37.1% YoY
Grant Count
8
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-37.1% YoY
About Hope Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hope Foundation is a private foundation, based in LAUREL, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $49K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,810,839 | $1,607,319 | $1,539,488 |
| Revenue | $409,234 | $395,966 | $453,000 |
| Expenses | $205,675 | $328,174 | $204,504 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $203,900 | $327,360 | $204,070 |
| Net Investment Income | $49,234 | $30,966 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kendrick Ministries ($54,000), Grace International ($30,000), Amoon Sharonsof Ministri ($25,700).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KENDRICK MINISTRIES LAUREL, MS | RELIGIOUS OUTREACH | $54,000 |
| BAILEY SMITH MINISTRIES ATLANTA, GA | RELIGIOUS OUTREACH | $12,000 |
| GRACE INTERNATIONAL LAUREL, MS | RELIGIOUS OUTREACH | $30,000 |
| ALPHA MINISTRIES MADISON HEIGHTS, VA | RELIGIOUS OUTREACH | $9,000 |
| BAO TAYLOR BROKEN ARROW, OK | RELIGIOUS OUTREACH | $19,200 |
| AMOON SHARONSOF MINISTRI KENNESAW, GA | RELIGIOUS OUTREACH | $25,700 |
| E3 PARTNERS MINISTRY PLANO, TX | RELIGOUS OUTREACH | $12,000 |
| PERSECUTION PROJECT CULPEPER, VA | RELIGIOUS OUTREACH | $4,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GINA HEADRICK | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BURNICE E MCCARDLE JR | SEC/TREAS | 1 | — |
| TERRY BUSBEA | VICE-PRESIDE | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Hope Foundation?
As of 2024, Hope Foundation holds $1.8M in total assets with $409K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $166K in 2024.
Where does Hope Foundation operate?
Hope Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Hope Foundation award?
In 2024, Hope Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $166K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hope Foundation's EIN?
Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1366054. 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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