Mission for Wisdom and Hope
Our mission is to offer support and relief to those experiencing financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, medical emergencies, or sudden loss of income. Mission for Wisdom and Hope recognizes the importance of education and training in helping individuals and families create a more secure life and future. In addition to emergency financial assistance, we provide funding for educational programs, vocational training, and skills development initiatives that empower individuals to improve their economic prospects and achieve long-term stability.
Mission for Wisdom and Hope at a glance
In short: Mission for Wisdom and Hope gave $790K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $790K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $789,800
- +2463.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $789,800
- Median grant
- $789,800
- Total assets
- $18,119
- -97.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mission for Wisdom and Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Lingap Children's Foundation ($790K).
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
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2024) to $790K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $790K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lingap Children's Foundation Jackson, MI | Grant Returned | $789,800 |
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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 | $18,119 | $480,715 | $1,141,392 | $789,800 | 1 | $74,909 |
| 2024 | $850,404 | $876,326 | $31,598 | $30,813 | Total only | $352 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Mission for Wisdom and Hope
Based on IRS filings
Mission for Wisdom and Hope is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Toledo, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $790K. Net investment income was $75K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mission for Wisdom and Hope is led by Geoffrey Rose, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Geoffrey Rose
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Lundy
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rudi Schwarzkopf
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Mission for Wisdom and Hope
How much does Mission for Wisdom and Hope give each year?
Mission for Wisdom and Hope gave $790K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $31K in grants paid.
How large is Mission for Wisdom and Hope?
Mission for Wisdom and Hope reported $18K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $481K.
What is Mission for Wisdom and Hope?
Mission for Wisdom and Hope is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Toledo, OH. It holds $18K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Mission for Wisdom and Hope operate?
Mission for Wisdom and Hope has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Mission for Wisdom and Hope's EIN?
Mission for Wisdom and Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1925567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 17, 2025)
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