Hope United
Hope United is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Williston, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $74K.
Hope United at a glance
In short: Hope United gave $74K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $37K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $74,433
- -25.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $37,217
- -63.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $37,217
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Hope United funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2022) to $100K (2021). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $74,433 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,631 | $80,631 | $74,433 | 2 | $80,631 |
| 2021 | $107,031 | $107,031 | $100,450 | 1 | $102,931 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hope United is led by Heidi Olson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Heidi Olson
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nakyla Olson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 United
How much does Hope United give each year?
Hope United gave $74K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
What is Hope United?
Hope United is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Williston, ND.
Where does Hope United operate?
Hope United has awarded grants in North Dakota.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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