Place of Hope Inc
Place of Hope is dedicated to providing a stable and loving family environment for children who are hurting and their families. We are committed to meeting desperate needs in our community by sharing god's love and placing hope in their lives - one child and family at a time.
Place of Hope Inc at a glance
In short: Place of Hope Inc gave $2.2M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $543K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,172,043
- -88.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $543,011
- -79.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $336,710
- Total assets
- $41,856,273
- +24.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Place of Hope Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Place of Hope Foundation ($1.4M). Together the top 4 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 11 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2024) to $18.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Place of Hope Foundation Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Support Related Org | $1,450,000 |
| Village of Hope of Palm Beach Count Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Support Related Org | $566,090 |
| Treasures for Hope Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Support Related Org | $107,330 |
| Place of Hope the Haven Campus Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Support Related Org | $48,623 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,856,273 | $20,570,490 | $12,816,554 | $2,172,043 | 4 | $799,839 |
| 2023 | $33,644,899 | $15,864,213 | $27,402,984 | $18,096,735 | 7 | $323,400 |
| 2022 | $41,084,910 | $21,028,896 | $7,856,598 | — | — | $-23,497 |
| 2021 | $29,938,385 | $11,864,178 | $7,408,855 | — | — | $870,377 |
| 2020 | $26,031,526 | $13,850,590 | $7,165,010 | — | — | $1,254,750 |
| 2019 | $28,352,793 | $13,176,214 | $7,902,921 | — | — | $289,136 |
About Place of Hope Inc
Based on IRS filings
Place of Hope Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $800K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Place of Hope Inc is led by Charles L. Bender III, CEO on every filing since 2019; 5 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles L. Bender III
CEO
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$138K (2019) → $216K (2024)
Ronald M. Nocera
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina Fazio
Director Clinica
Clinical Director → Director Clinica, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $134K (2024)
Ariella Peroni
Director Human Re
Director of Human Resources → Director Human Re, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$114K (2023) → $128K (2024)
Donna J. Mullins
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T. Christiansen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leighan Rinker Ed D.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Lane
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannine Morris
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Erby
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellis C. McKenzie Rev
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Todd Mullins D. Min
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Kloba Ed D.
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca D'emic
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas D. Mullins PhD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Anderson
COO
Associate Executive Director → COO, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$137K (2019) → $224K (2024)
Sabrina Hogue
CFO
Finance Director → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $160K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Joseph A. Kloba Edd Ncc (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Pastor Thomas D. Mullins Dmin (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Pastor Ellis McKenzie (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joshua Kolkana (2021) — Homes of Hope Director
- Former: Cheryl L. Martin (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Speh Frazier (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Lester J. Woerner (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $224K, to Shannon Anderson (COO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Place of Hope Inc
How much does Place of Hope Inc give each year?
Place of Hope Inc gave $2.2M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $18.1M across 7 grants.
What is Place of Hope Inc's typical grant size?
Place of Hope Inc's median grant in 2024 was $336,710, and its average grant was $543,011, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Place of Hope Inc give grants?
Place of Hope Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach Gardens, FL (4 grants).
Does Place of Hope Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Place of Hope Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Related Org" (4 grants).
How large is Place of Hope Inc?
Place of Hope Inc reported $41.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.6M.
What is Place of Hope Inc?
Place of Hope Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. It holds $41.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Place of Hope Inc's EIN?
Place of Hope Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0841384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 28, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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