The Blessed Hope Fund Inc
The Blessed Hope Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Sunset, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and individuals in need, including support for a pregnancy center, pro-life organizations, and Catholic organizations.
The Blessed Hope Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Blessed Hope Fund Inc gave $70K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,244
- -28.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,854
- -40.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,186
- Total assets
- $316,895
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Blessed Hope Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 123 White Wing Lane, Sunset, LA 70584
Phone: (337) 201-6304
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Blessed Hope Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Individual in Need Confidential ($24K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 31 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 16% to recipients in Virginia. The filing also reports 1% each for Texas, Washington, DC, and an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Blessed Hope Fund Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 401% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $98K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opelousas Pregnancy Center Opelousas, LA | General Support of Charitable Act. | $23,500 |
| Individual in Need Confidential Opelousas, LA | Transportation Hardship Aid | $22,298 |
| Susan B Anthony Pro-Life America Arlington, VA | Grant to 501(C)(4) | $7,500 |
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic Churc Grand Coteau, LA | General Support of Charitable Act. | $6,000 |
| Live Action Arlington, VA | General Support of Charitable Act. | $4,000 |
| Individual in Need Confidential Opelousas, LA | Employment Transportation Aid | $1,371 |
| Life Choices of Monroe Monroe, LA | General Support of Charitable Act. | $1,000 |
| Centro Buen Pastor Inc | General Support of Charitable Act. | $1,000 |
| Spay-Neutor Assistance Program Inc Houston, TX | General Support of Charitable Act, | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | General Support of Charitable Act. | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $316,895 | — | $73,704 | $70,244 | 12 | $70,244 | $17,499 |
| 2023 | $390,599 | $70,000 | $100,810 | $98,213 | 10 | $98,213 | $18,469 |
| 2022 | $421,409 | — | $79,591 | $77,800 | 9 | $77,800 | $23,149 |
| 2021 | $501,000 | $501,000 | — | — | — | — | $1,690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Blessed Hope Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working on pregnancy-related assistance and pro-life advocacy. The Opelousas Pregnancy Center says its mission is to “provide assistance and resources to pregnant women.” Live Action says it works to defend the human rights of preborn children through educational media campaigns, visual storytelling, and investigative reporting.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $70,244. The smallest was $575, the largest was $23,500, and the median grant was $1,186. Notable grants included $23,500 to Opelousas Pregnancy Center, $22,298 in transportation hardship aid to an individual in need, $7,500 to Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, $6,000 to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, and $4,000 to Live Action.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael Whaley was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Blessed Hope Fund Inc is led by Michael Whaley, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Whaley
President
President, Director & Officer → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Blessed Hope Fund Inc
How much does The Blessed Hope Fund Inc give each year?
The Blessed Hope Fund Inc gave $70K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 10 grants.
What is The Blessed Hope Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Blessed Hope Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,186, and its average grant was $5,854, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Blessed Hope Fund Inc give grants?
The Blessed Hope Fund Inc gives mostly in Louisiana: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Opelousas, LA (4 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The Blessed Hope Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Blessed Hope Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Blessed Hope Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Blessed Hope Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Individual in Need Confidential ($24,244 across 3 grants), Opelousas Pregnancy Center ($23,500) and Susan B Anthony Pro-Life America ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Blessed Hope Fund Inc?
The Blessed Hope Fund Inc reported $317K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Blessed Hope Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working on pregnancy-related assistance and pro-life advocacy. The Opelousas Pregnancy Center says its mission is to “provide assistance and resources to pregnant women.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Blessed Hope Fund Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Blessed Hope Fund Inc's EIN?
The Blessed Hope Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4042304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Blessed Hope Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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