Spirit of Hope Foundation
Spirit of Hope Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Fort Mill, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $21K.
Spirit of Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: Spirit of Hope Foundation gave $21K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $4,200
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,950
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Spirit of Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cielo Poloche ($5K). Together the top 5 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cielo Poloche Charlotte, NC | Assistance to family of fallen CMPD officer | $5,000 |
| Ashley Eyer Charlotte, NC | Assistance to family of fallen CMPD officer | $5,000 |
| Justine Elliott Charlotte, NC | Assistance to family of fallen CMPD officer | $5,000 |
| Kelly Weeks Charlotte, NC | Assistance to family of fallen CMPD officer | $5,000 |
| Grier Heights Presbyterian Church Charlotte, NC | Assist with operating shortfall | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,950 | $24,300 | $21,350 | $21,000 | 5 | $24,300 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spirit of Hope Foundation is led by Donald Podrebarac, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald Podrebarac
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Drew Madison Podrebarac
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Joan Elizabeth Winters
Attorney
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mary Tamara Cross Middleton
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Spirit of Hope Foundation
How much does Spirit of Hope Foundation give each year?
Spirit of Hope Foundation gave $21K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Spirit of Hope Foundation's typical grant size?
Spirit of Hope Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,200, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Spirit of Hope Foundation give grants?
Spirit of Hope Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (5 grants).
Does Spirit of Hope Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Spirit of Hope Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to family of fallen CMPD officer" (4 grants).
Who are Spirit of Hope Foundation's largest grantees?
Spirit of Hope Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cielo Poloche ($5,000), Ashley Eyer ($5,000) and Justine Elliott ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Spirit of Hope Foundation?
Spirit of Hope Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $24K.
What is Spirit of Hope Foundation?
Spirit of Hope Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Fort Mill, SC. It holds $3K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Spirit of Hope Foundation's EIN?
Spirit of Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1356019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2023–2024
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