Passion of Hope International USA
Passion of Hope International USA is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $49K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $8K.
Passion of Hope International USA at a glance
In short: Passion of Hope International USA gave $8K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $8,050
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- Average grant
- $2,683
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $49,027
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Passion of Hope International USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Phi Kenyajiimarishe Morop Gilgil ($6K). Together the top 3 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Passion of Hope International USA gives
- In 2023 it paid out 816% 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
In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phi Kenyajiimarishe Morop Gilgil Misc, MD | Community empowerment through bee keeping and honey sale business enterprises | $6,000 |
| Maripha Empowerment Kwara State Nigeria Misc, MD | NGO | $1,200 |
| Phi Kenyachakula Bora Festival Misc, MD | Planning for Health Food Festival | $850 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,027 | $32,035 | $48,505 | $8,050 | 3 | $8,980 | $1,101 |
| 2022 | — | $60,872 | $70,334 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Passion of Hope International USA reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Passion of Hope International USA's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Olankunie Olaniyan
Board
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brian Stephenson
Board
New on the 2023 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Christine Owande (2022) — Operations Manager
- Former: Karen Ali (2022) — Board
- Former: Lynn Keeys (2022) — Board
- Former: Michael Jackson (2022) — Board
- Former: Rebecca Carsky Stephenson (2022) — Board
- Former: Simeon Ehui (2022) — Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "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 Passion of Hope International USA
How much does Passion of Hope International USA give each year?
Passion of Hope International USA gave $8K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Passion of Hope International USA's typical grant size?
Passion of Hope International USA's median grant in 2023 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,683, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Passion of Hope International USA give grants?
Passion of Hope International USA gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Misc, MD (3 grants).
Does Passion of Hope International USA give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Passion of Hope International USA's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Passion of Hope International USA?
Passion of Hope International USA reported $49K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Passion of Hope International USA?
Passion of Hope International USA is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $49K in total assets as of 2023.
What is Passion of Hope International USA's EIN?
Passion of Hope International USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-1116311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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