Hope International
To invest in the dreams of families in the world's underserved communities as we proclaim and live the gospel.
Hope International at a glance
In short: Hope International gave $10.5M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2.1M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,461,507
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,092,301
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $170,000
- Total assets
- $32,165,478
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hope International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope Advancement Inc ($10.0M). Together the top 5 received $10.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 15 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hope International gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.4M (2019) to $12.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $10.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Advancement Inc Lancaster, PA | To Infuse Capital in Microenterprise Operations. | $10,018,359 |
| Enlace USA Irvine, CA | To Infuse Capital in Microenterprise Operations | $178,148 |
| Seed Effect Dallas, TX | To Infuse Capital in Microenterprise Operations. | $170,000 |
| Goodlife Ministries Catlett, VA | To Infuse Capital in Microenterprise Operations. | $85,000 |
| Harvest Bridge Grove City, PA | To Infuse Capital in Microenterprise Operations. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,165,478 | $40,969,537 | $38,627,866 | $10,461,507 | 5 | $149,815 |
| 2023 | $28,610,831 | $37,095,644 | $38,678,046 | $12,748,610 | 4 | $621,923 |
| 2022 | $29,071,399 | $35,240,924 | $29,990,685 | $8,651,016 | 2 | $462,383 |
| 2021 | $24,473,719 | $28,112,600 | $25,526,515 | $9,943,547 | 2 | $428,249 |
| 2020 | $21,959,796 | $26,355,364 | $20,561,038 | $7,264,646 | 2 | $605,977 |
| 2019 | $16,014,603 | $19,135,745 | $19,378,439 | $6,370,355 | 3 | $285,111 |
About Hope International
Based on IRS filings
Hope International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Lancaster, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hope International is led by Peter Greer, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 4 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Greer
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
52 hrs/week
$150K (2019) → $177K (2024)
Jeffrey C. Rutt
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Youn
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Wood
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deena Morgan
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 2019
45 hrs/week
$106K (2019) → $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)
Dabbs Cavin
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathi Linch
Vice Chairman
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 (9)
- Former: Chilobe Kalambo (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Christopher Horst (2019–2023) — Chief Advancement Officer
- Former: Durwood Snead (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Douglas Bolles (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Brian Lewis (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Christopher Crane (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Katelyn Beaty (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Katy Rogers (2019) — Director
- Former: Kevin Tordoff (2019) — Vice President of Marketing
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $177K, to Peter Greer (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
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. 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.
Where does Hope International give grants?
Hope International gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 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 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. 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. Its revenue that year was $41.0M.
What is Hope International?
Hope International is a public charity 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 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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