Meals of Hope Inc
The mission of Meals of Hope is to inspire and empower communities to come together to end hunger. We believe it is our job to feed people. Meals of Hope began as a food packing organization.continued on schedule owe are the only food packing organization with a priority on keeping the food packed within the united states. We have developed five meals specifically designed for the American palate and add vitamins, minerals and proteins to our meals in order to supplement an unbalanced diet.
Meals of Hope Inc at a glance
In short: Meals of Hope Inc gave $605K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $605K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $605,402
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $605,402
- Median grant
- $605,402
- Total assets
- $12,610,831
- +133.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Meals of Hope Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Meals of Hope Foundation ($605K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $605K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals of Hope Foundation Naples, FL | General Support | $605,402 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,610,831 | $18,983,223 | $16,094,181 | $605,402 | 1 | $923,404 |
| 2024 | $5,391,914 | $14,272,409 | $14,847,470 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $6,100,967 | $12,478,917 | $12,003,509 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $5,912,627 | $9,890,985 | $9,974,735 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $5,078,718 | $10,549,950 | $10,411,916 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,167,317 | $11,316,871 | $10,859,673 | — | — | — |
About Meals of Hope Inc
Based on IRS filings
Meals of Hope Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $605K. Net investment income was $923K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Meals of Hope Inc is led by Stephen Popper, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen Popper
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $219K (2025)
Jacques Groenteman
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Suarez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Freddy Mantilla
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Mundy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Matos
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Adam Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Bacon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Carmichael
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Grandmaison
Vice President of Operations
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$134K (2025)
Samantha Sheffield
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Salima Givens (2020–2024) — Controller · Filing note: Thru 072024
- Former: Paul Thein (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cindi Hewitt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kathy Schillreff (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rich Kirschner (2020) — Board Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $219K, to Stephen Popper (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Meals of Hope Inc
How much does Meals of Hope Inc give each year?
Meals of Hope Inc gave $605K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Meals of Hope Inc?
Meals of Hope Inc reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.0M.
What is Meals of Hope Inc?
Meals of Hope Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Naples, FL. It holds $12.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Meals of Hope Inc operate?
Meals of Hope Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Meals of Hope Inc's EIN?
Meals of Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0268307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
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