SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE
Shaohannah's Hope's mission is to care for orphans by engaging the Church and reducing barriers to adoption, primarily by providing assistance to adoptive families to address the financial, medical, and knowledge barriers to adoption.
SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE at a glance
In short: SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE gave $225K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $75K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,000
- -59.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,000
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $17,791,868
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE
Who SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Empowered to Connect ($200K). Together the top 3 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 26 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $225K (2025) to $643K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Empowered to Connect Memphis, TN | General Program | $200,000 |
| Flagler College St Augustine, FL | General Program | $15,000 |
| Dove Ministries International Waukegan, IL | General Program | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,791,868 | $10,009,915 | $9,861,750 | $225,000 | 3 | $225,503 |
| 2024 | $16,295,888 | $10,101,691 | $9,768,380 | $557,000 | 9 | $263,634 |
| 2023 | $15,467,208 | $9,066,824 | $8,668,324 | $643,000 | 7 | $107,570 |
| 2022 | $15,328,618 | $10,121,458 | $7,187,815 | $505,000 | 6 | $-31,067 |
| 2021 | $11,743,690 | $9,886,749 | $7,091,063 | $300,000 | 1 | $-501 |
About SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE
Based on IRS filings
SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Franklin, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $225K. Net investment income was $226K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE is led by Kristin Parks, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristin Parks
Executive Director
Assistant Exe Dircfo → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$144K (2021) → $203K (2025)
Mary Beth Chapman
Chairman
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charley Redmond
Senior Director Operations
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$157K (2021) → $176K (2025)
Nathan L. Magness
Director Communications
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $127K (2025)
Emily A. Schafer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Don Orr
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Daniel
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Dempsey
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rankin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Maclellan
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Curtis Chapman
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Michael Davis (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Scotty Smith (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Emily Richards (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Palmer Williams (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Phillip C. Shay (2021) — Director of Advancement
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $203K, to Kristin Parks (Executive DIR.). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE
How much does SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE give each year?
SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE gave $225K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $557K across 9 grants.
What is SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE's typical grant size?
SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $75,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE give grants?
SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE gives mostly in Tennessee: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%).
Does SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE?
SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE reported $17.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.0M.
What is SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE?
SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Franklin, TN. It holds $17.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE's EIN?
SHAOHANNAHS HOPE INC dba SHOW HOPE's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0011220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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