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Hope International

Foundation · Grantmaker Lancaster, PA EIN: 23-2836648 Website

To invest in the dreams of families in the world's underserved communities as we proclaim and live the gospel.

Key facts about Hope International

In short: Hope International gave $10.5M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2.1M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
23-2836648
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$10,461,507
Grants made (2024)
5
Average grant
$2,092,301
Median grant
$170,000
Total assets
$32,165,478
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$32.2M

+12.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$10.5M

-17.9% YoY

Grant Count

5

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2.1M

-34.4% YoY

How Hope International gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Hope International

Based on IRS filings

Hope International is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Lancaster, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $10.5M. Net investment income was $150K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

LancasterBellevueDallasGrove CityIrvineCatlett

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5M$10M$15M2 grants20202 grants20212 grants20224 grants20235 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Hope Advancement Inc: $10.0MHope Advancement Inc$10.0MEnlace USA: $178KEnlace USA$178KSeed Effect: $170KSeed Effect$170KGoodlife Ministries: $85KGoodlife Ministries$85KHarvest Bridge: $10KHarvest Bridge$10K

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K2$50–100K6$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M5$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
HOPE ADVANCEMENT INC Lancaster, PATO INFUSE CAPITAL IN MICROENTERPRISE OPERATIONS.$10,018,359
ENLACE USA Irvine, CATO INFUSE CAPITAL IN MICROENTERPRISE OPERATIONS$178,148
SEED EFFECT Dallas, TXTO INFUSE CAPITAL IN MICROENTERPRISE OPERATIONS.$170,000
GOODLIFE MINISTRIES Catlett, VATO INFUSE CAPITAL IN MICROENTERPRISE OPERATIONS.$85,000
HARVEST BRIDGE Grove City, PATO INFUSE CAPITAL IN MICROENTERPRISE OPERATIONS.$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20M$40M$60M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$32,165,478$28,610,831$29,071,399
Revenue$40,969,537$37,095,644$35,240,924
Expenses$38,627,866$38,678,046$29,990,685
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$149,815$621,923$462,383
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Hope International is led by Peter Greer, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Peter Greer

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2020

    52 hrs/week

    $141K (2020) → $177K (2024)

  • Jeffrey C. Rutt

    Chairman of the Board

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Deena Morgan

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joanne Youn

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lance Wood

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mel Murray

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alisa Hoober

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Isaie Ndayizeye

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jesse Casler

    Chief Operating Officer

    On filings since 2020

    45 hrs/week

    $86K (2020) → $100K (2024)

  • Dan Williams

    Vice President of Integrat

    Vice President of Integrated Strategy → Vice President of Integrat, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    45 hrs/week

    $81K (2023) → $92K (2024)

  • Erika Quaile

    Vice President of Advancem

    Vice President of Advancement → Vice President of Advancem, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $101K (2023) → $109K (2024)

  • Cathi Linch

    Vice Chairman

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dabbs Cavin

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Josh Ruyle

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (7)
  • Former: Chilobe Kalambo (2020–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Christopher Horst (2020–2023) — Chief Advancement Officer
  • Former: Durwood Snead (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Douglas Bolles (2020–2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: Brian Lewis (2020) — Director
  • Former: Christopher Crane (2020) — Director
  • Former: Katelyn Beaty (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Peter Greer — President & CEO: $177KPeter GreerPresident & CEO$177KErika Quaile — Vice President of Advancem: $109KErika QuaileVice President of Advancem$109KJesse Casler — Chief Operating Officer: $100KJesse CaslerChief Operating Officer$100KDan Williams — Vice President of Integrat: $92KDan WilliamsVice President of Integrat$92K

Frequently asked questions about Hope International

How much does Hope International give each year?

Hope International gave $10.5M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $12.7M across 4 grants.

What is Hope International's typical grant size?

Hope International's median grant in 2024 was $170,000, and its average grant was $2,092,301, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does Hope International give grants?

Hope International gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there.

Does Hope International give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Hope International's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Infuse Capital in Microenterprise Operations" (5 grants).

Who are Hope International's largest grantees?

Hope International's largest 2024 grantees include Hope Advancement Inc ($10,018,359), Enlace USA ($178,148) and Seed Effect ($170,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Hope International?

Hope International reported $32.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $41.0M.

What is Hope International?

Hope International is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Lancaster, PA. It holds $32.2M in total assets as of 2024.

What is Hope International's EIN?

Hope International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2836648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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