Hope United is a private foundation focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in WILLISTON, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $74K.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$74K
-25.9% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
-63.0% YoY
About Hope United
Based on IRS filings
Hope United is a private foundation focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in WILLISTON, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $74K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — |
| Revenue | $80,631 | $107,031 |
| Expenses | $80,631 | $107,031 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $80,631 | $102,931 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Polly Jeannotte ($71,723), Lonnie Hove ($2,710).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| POLLY JEANNOTTE TRENTON, ND | ASSIST WITH MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR CANCER | $71,723 |
| LONNIE HOVE TRENTON, ND | TO ASSIST WITH MEDICAL EXPENSES FROM A MAJOR ACCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN NUEROLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE. | $2,710 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEIDI OLSON | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| NAKYLA OLSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope United?
Hope United is a private foundation focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in WILLISTON, ND. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Hope United operate?
Hope United has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What size grants does Hope United award?
In 2022, Hope United awarded 2 grants totaling $74K — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hope United's EIN?
Hope United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2888384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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