J&N Hope Foundation
J&N Hope Foundation is a private foundation based in Hinckley, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports contributions to preselected charitable organizations, with grant recipients in several states.
J&N Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: J&N Hope Foundation gave $111K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,354
- -40.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +2700.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,977
- -97.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,289
- Total assets
- $5,672
- -30.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to J&N Hope Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1433 Ridgemont Trail, Hinckley, OH 44233
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J&N Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Good News Center ($19K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 102 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were reported for New York (28%), Ohio (26%), and Iowa (20%), followed by California (11%) and Pennsylvania (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2021) to $188K (2024). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good News Center Utica, NY | Charitable Giving | $19,040 |
| Contend Global-Young People Support Boone, IA | Charitable Giving | $15,000 |
| Center for Christian Virtue Columbus, OH | Charitable Giving | $12,000 |
| Mattera Ministries Staten Island, NY | Charitable Giving | $12,000 |
| United in Christ - Matteo San Mateo, CA | Charitable Giving | $12,000 |
| Harvestnet Ministries Ephrata, PA | Charitable Giving | $7,500 |
| Gods Soliders Ministries Cleveland, OH | Christian Tithing | $5,004 |
| FAITH2ACTION Ministries North Royalton, OH | Charitable Giving | $5,004 |
| Caritas in Veritate Boone, IA | Charitable Giving | $5,000 |
| United in Christ - Bruno Tampa, FL | Charitable Giving | $4,253 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,672 | $197,180 | $226,490 | $111,354 | 28 | $398,959 | — |
| 2024 | $8,162 | $195,303 | $190,308 | $187,704 | 1 | $187,704 | — |
| 2023 | $3,167 | $261,211 | $270,410 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $8,490 | — | $358 | $96,505 | 19 | — | — |
| 2020 | $8,848 | $150,000 | $158,613 | $155,483 | 54 | — | $436 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $111,354. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $19,040, with a median of $1,288.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $19,040 to GOOD NEWS CENTER; $15,000 to CONTEND GLOBAL-YOUNG PEOPLE SUPPORT; $12,000 each to CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN VIRTUE, MATTERA MINISTRIES, and UNITED IN CHRIST - MATTEO; and $7,500 to HARVESTNET MINISTRIES. The stated purposes were generally “CHARITABLE GIVING”; the grant to GODS SOLIDERS MINISTRIES was listed as “CHRISTIAN TITHING.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists JAMES SURACE and NANCTY SURACE as directors.
J&N Hope Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancty Surace
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Surace
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Surace Director (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 J&N Hope Foundation
How much does J&N Hope Foundation give each year?
J&N Hope Foundation gave $111K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $188K across 1 grant.
What is J&N Hope Foundation's typical grant size?
J&N Hope Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,289, and its average grant was $3,977, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J&N Hope Foundation give grants?
J&N Hope Foundation's top state is New York, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (26%) and Iowa (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (4 grants), Boone, IA (3 grants), Columbus, OH (2 grants) and North Royalton, OH (2 grants).
Does J&N Hope Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on J&N Hope Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Giving" (26 grants).
Who are J&N Hope Foundation's largest grantees?
J&N Hope Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Good News Center ($19,040), Contend Global-Young People Support ($15,000) and Center for Christian Virtue ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J&N Hope Foundation?
J&N Hope Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $197K.
How do I apply for a grant from J&N Hope Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J&N Hope Foundation's EIN?
J&N Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3244866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does J&N Hope Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). J&N Hope Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jandn-hope-foundation-morg_af1a2322bdc7438a8a6b06b1ef69fb27
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