Pillars of Hope Foundation
Pillars of Hope Foundation is a private foundation, based in Spring Lake, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $113K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $39K.
Pillars of Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: Pillars of Hope Foundation gave $115K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,360
- +44787.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,453
- +14862.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $113,212
- -20.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Pillars of Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Cooperating Ministries ($95K). Together the top 3 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pillars of Hope Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1688% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 6% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $257 (2024) to $115K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Cooperating Ministries Hampton, VA | Charity | $95,360 |
| Love in Action Grand Haven, MI | Charity | $15,000 |
| Res Life Church Grandville, MI | Charity | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,212 | $89,233 | $117,893 | $115,360 | 3 | $115,360 | $39,119 | — |
| 2024 | $141,872 | $12,732 | $277 | $257 | 1 | $257 | — | $3,974 |
| 2023 | $129,417 | $222 | $19,152 | $18,000 | 1 | $18,000 | — | $212 |
| 2022 | $148,347 | $218 | $11,398 | $6,452 | 3 | $6,452 | — | $5,613 |
| 2021 | $159,527 | $29,067 | $69,030 | $69,000 | 1 | — | — | $21 |
| 2020 | $199,490 | $28,335 | $20 | — | — | — | — | $16 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pillars of Hope Foundation is led by Bradley Masse, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bradley Masse
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Sleeman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia Masse
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Pillars of Hope Foundation
How much does Pillars of Hope Foundation give each year?
Pillars of Hope Foundation gave $115K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $257 across 1 grant.
What is Pillars of Hope Foundation's typical grant size?
Pillars of Hope Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $38,453, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pillars of Hope Foundation give grants?
Pillars of Hope Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (17%).
Does Pillars of Hope Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Pillars of Hope Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (3 grants).
How large is Pillars of Hope Foundation?
Pillars of Hope Foundation reported $113K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $89K.
What is Pillars of Hope Foundation's EIN?
Pillars of Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2227111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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