Hope Lutheran Foundation
The mission: the Hope Lutheran Foundation works to encourage all people to know the love of christ by helping support christian efforts in our community, country, and around the world.
Hope Lutheran Foundation at a glance
In short: Hope Lutheran Foundation gave $146K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $146K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,974
- +51.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $145,974
- +51.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $145,974
- Total assets
- $4,762,234
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hope Lutheran Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope Lutheran Church ($146K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Hope Lutheran Foundation gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $146K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Lutheran Church Fargo, ND | General Support | $145,974 |
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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 | $4,762,234 | $521,928 | $189,261 | $145,974 | 1 | $225,990 |
| 2023 | $4,137,445 | $289,848 | $127,444 | $96,230 | 1 | $48,435 |
| 2022 | $3,507,325 | $475,023 | $127,800 | $98,188 | 1 | $206,749 |
| 2021 | $3,930,480 | $398,978 | $112,291 | $85,601 | 1 | $121,828 |
| 2020 | $3,303,586 | $349,197 | $80,924 | $58,732 | 1 | $92,106 |
About Hope Lutheran Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hope Lutheran Foundation is a public charity, based in Fargo, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $146K. Net investment income was $226K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hope Lutheran Foundation is led by Judy Aafedt, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judy Aafedt
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Guy
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Bollinger
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Bergantine
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry O'Callaghan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Rohleder
Vice Chairperson
Board Member → Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Swanson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlys Anderson
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Hasbargen
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dale Weston (2020–2023) — Chairperson
- Former: Valeska Hermanson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Osborne (2020–2021) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hope Lutheran Foundation
How much does Hope Lutheran Foundation give each year?
Hope Lutheran Foundation gave $146K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $96K across 1 grant.
How large is Hope Lutheran Foundation?
Hope Lutheran Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $522K.
Where does Hope Lutheran Foundation operate?
Hope Lutheran Foundation has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is Hope Lutheran Foundation's EIN?
Hope Lutheran Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0357492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 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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