Seeds of Hope
Seeds of Hope works with local citizens and charities to bring long-term change to impoverished communities in the Middle East through education, economic development, cultural exchange, and humanitarian aid.
Seeds of Hope at a glance
In short: Seeds of Hope reported $366K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $366,263 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $2,621,755
- +32.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,143,405
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $4,621
- +31.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,931,202
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Seeds of Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $366K (2024). In 2024 it reported $366K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Love KC Olathe, KS | Ministry Support | $17,000 |
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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 | $2,621,755 | $2,143,405 | $1,931,202 | $366,263 | Total only | $4,621 |
| 2023 | $1,981,438 | $2,328,182 | $2,064,847 | $315,099 | Total only | $3,504 |
| 2022 | $1,588,542 | $2,227,919 | $1,732,570 | $207,288 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $976,952 | $1,496,533 | $1,280,483 | $17,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $679,857 | $1,278,795 | $1,269,283 | $177,053 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Seeds of Hope
Based on IRS filings
Seeds of Hope is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $366K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seeds of Hope is led by Khader Ghanim Mistelha, CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Khader Ghanim Mistelha
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $72K (2024)
Greg German
Chairman & Board Member
Chairman → Chairman & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Crosslin
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran LaMattina
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member, Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Cross
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Doyle
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drucilla Peterson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Drucilla Peterson Secretary (2020) — Treasurer & Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $72K, to Khader Ghanim Mistelha (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Seeds of Hope
How much does Seeds of Hope give each year?
Seeds of Hope reported $366K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $315K in grants paid.
How large is Seeds of Hope?
Seeds of Hope reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Seeds of Hope?
Seeds of Hope is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Oklahoma City, OK. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Seeds of Hope operate?
Seeds of Hope has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Seeds of Hope's EIN?
Seeds of Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1391510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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