Orphans Hope International
Orphans Hope International is a private foundation, based in San Pedro, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $507K. Net investment income was $7.
Orphans Hope International at a glance
In short: Orphans Hope International gave $507K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $507K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $506,908
- +406.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $506,908
- +406.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $506,908
- Primary geography
- California (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 Orphans Hope International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Empowering Lives International ($507K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Orphans Hope International gives
- Giving grew 285% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 427% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $507K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $507K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Empowering Lives International Upland, CA | General Operating | $506,908 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $10,007 | $510,408 | $506,908 | 1 | $506,908 | $7 | — |
| 2021 | $500,401 | $52,609 | $100,900 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | — | $23,444 |
| 2020 | $548,691 | $79,418 | $150,660 | $149,700 | 1 | — | — | $25,083 |
| 2019 | $619,933 | $264,934 | $132,427 | $131,500 | 1 | — | — | $23,281 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Orphans Hope International is led by Ron Messenger, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ron Messenger
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John W. Rich (2019–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Orphans Hope International
How much does Orphans Hope International give each year?
Orphans Hope International gave $507K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
Where does Orphans Hope International operate?
Orphans Hope International has awarded grants in California.
What is Orphans Hope International's EIN?
Orphans Hope International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3062466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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