The Blessed Hope Fund Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Sunset, LA EIN: 87-4042304

The Blessed Hope Fund Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Sunset, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $317K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $70K.

Key facts about The Blessed Hope Fund Inc

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.

EIN
87-4042304
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$70,244
Grants made (2024)
12
Average grant
$5,854
Median grant
$1,186
Total assets
$316,895
Primary geography
Louisiana (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$317K

-18.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$70K

-28.5% YoY

Grant Count

12

+20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-40.4% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of all 12 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

OpelousasLafayetteGrand CoteauSunsetArlingtonMonroeArnaudvilleBaton RougeDanversHoustonJacksonvilleLakevilleNew OrleansWashingtonWashington DcWestlake

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K0 grants20219 grants202210 grants202312 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $98K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $70K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Individual in Need Confidential: $24K across 3 grantsIndividual in NeedConfidential$24K · 3 grantsOpelousas Pregnancy Center: $24KOpelousas Pregnancy Center$24KSusan B Anthony Pro-Life America: $8KSusan B Anthony Pro-LifeAmerica$8KSt Charles Borromeo Catholic Churc: $6KSt Charles Borromeo CatholicChurc$6KLive Action: $4KLive Action$4KLife Choices of Monroe: $1KLife Choices of Monroe$1KCentro Buen Pastor Inc: $1KCentro Buen Pastor Inc$1KSpay-Neutor Assistance Program Inc: $1KSpay-Neutor Assistance ProgramInc$1KCatholic Charities of Acadiana: $1KCatholic Charities of Acadiana$1KPeople of Life: $1KPeople of Life$1K

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

30<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 31 (97%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Opelousas Pregnancy Center Opelousas, LAGeneral Support of Charitable Act.$23,500
Individual in Need Confidential Opelousas, LATransportation Hardship Aid$22,298
Susan B Anthony Pro-Life America Arlington, VAGrant to 501(C)(4)$7,500
St Charles Borromeo Catholic Churc Grand Coteau, LAGeneral Support of Charitable Act.$6,000
Live Action Arlington, VAGeneral Support of Charitable Act.$4,000
Individual in Need Confidential Opelousas, LAEmployment Transportation Aid$1,371
Life Choices of Monroe Monroe, LAGeneral Support of Charitable Act.$1,000
Centro Buen Pastor Inc General Support of Charitable Act.$1,000
Spay-Neutor Assistance Program Inc Houston, TXGeneral Support of Charitable Act,$1,000
Catholic Charities of Acadiana Lafayette, LAGeneral Support of Charitable Act.$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$200K$400K$600K2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$316,895$390,599$421,409
Revenue—$70,000—
Expenses$73,704$100,810$79,591
Qualifying Distributions$70,244$98,213$77,800
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount$17,499$18,469$23,149

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

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 is The Blessed Hope Fund Inc?

The Blessed Hope Fund Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Sunset, LA. It holds $317K in total assets as of 2024.

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.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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