The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc
The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Roswell, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports 36 grants totaling $7,160,230, with each listed grant designated for general-purpose support.
The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc gave $7.2M across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $199K), mostly in Georgia. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,160,230
- +36.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $198,895
- +44.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $62,330,758
- -3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (8 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 8920 Eves Rd 769119, Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: (770) 913-9307
Website: https://giftofhope.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center ($2.6M). Together the top 10 received $6.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 146 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were concentrated in Georgia (74%) and New York (16%), with additional grants in Maryland (4%), Utah (3%), and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 36 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $93K; repeat grants $229K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 233% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2023) to $7.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $7.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center Sandy Springs, GA | General Purpose Fund | $2,608,640 |
| Covenant House New Yourk, NY | General Purpose Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Mercy Care Foundation Chamblee, GA | General Purpose Fund | $995,241 |
| The Sobriety Resource Marietta, GA | General Purpose Fund | $517,670 |
| Mary Hall Freedom House Sandy Springs, GA | General Purpose Fund | $377,157 |
| Jude House Bel Aton, MD | General Purpose Fund | $305,000 |
| Valor Station Augusta, GA | General Purpose Fund | $300,000 |
| Utah Film Center Salt Lake City, UT | General Purpose Fund | $200,000 |
| Hope Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Purpose Fund | $166,667 |
| Courage for Life Marietta, GA | General Purpose Fund | $166,259 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,330,758 | $6,918,572 | $8,979,049 | $7,160,230 | 36 | $8,186,202 | $6,205,783 | $3,506,479 |
| 2024 | $64,258,925 | $7,201,482 | $6,291,058 | $5,230,154 | 38 | $5,456,934 | $6,443,896 | $3,500,117 |
| 2023 | $63,304,157 | $3,965,054 | $3,343,167 | $2,232,844 | 20 | $2,422,199 | $3,120,973 | $3,321,371 |
| 2022 | $64,443,284 | $2,558,799 | $5,383,780 | $4,021,224 | 21 | $4,587,809 | $3,241,349 | $3,274,029 |
| 2021 | $66,505,995 | $8,440,568 | $5,439,494 | $4,099,500 | 31 | $4,596,495 | $7,742,942 | $3,427,093 |
| 2020 | $62,506,177 | $4,917,295 | $6,086,877 | $4,775,991 | 35 | — | $4,223,864 | $3,203,248 |
| 2019 | $63,675,759 | $5,982,470 | $6,074,082 | $4,713,906 | 57 | — | $3,371,847 | $3,258,410 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.5M for 2025 — 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 Gift of Hope Foundation Inc is provided. The 2025 grants indicate support for a range of charitable organizations; the grantees’ own descriptions illustrate that range. Mercy Care Foundation describes serving poor and marginalized people through health care. The Sobriety Resource says it offers assessments, family support, and needs-based financial assistance to people seeking recovery from substance use and other addictive issues. Hope Atlanta says it works to help Georgians avoid homelessness and hunger, while Fishing the Good Fight says it serves men facing mental health challenges. Utah Film Center describes its work as film exhibition, education, and artist support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $7,160,230. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,608,640, and the median grant was $10,000. The largest awards included $2,608,640 to Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, $1,000,000 to Covenant House, $995,241 to Mercy Care Foundation, $517,670 to The Sobriety Resource, and $377,157 to Mary Hall Freedom House. Each was reported for general-purpose support.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert M. Fink as director and president; Robert M. Fink Jr. as director and vice president; Elizabeth Griffin as director and secretary; Laura Nix Esq. as director and vice president; and Donna Vassil as director and treasury.
The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc is led by Robert M. Fink, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert M. Fink
Director & President
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$263K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Donna Vassil
Director & Treasury
Director & Treasurer → Director & Treasury, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$164K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Elizabeth Griffin
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Laura Nix Esq.
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Robert M. Fink Jr.
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary W. Fink (2019–2023) — Director & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $251K, to Robert M Fink (Director, President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc
How much does The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc give each year?
The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc gave $7.2M across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.2M across 38 grants.
What is The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $198,895, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc that year got $93K on average.
Where does The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc give grants?
The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (7 grants), Marietta, GA (4 grants), Sandy Springs, GA (3 grants) and Augusta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center ($2,608,640), Covenant House ($1,000,000) and Mercy Care Foundation ($995,241), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc?
The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc reported $62.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc is provided. The 2025 grants indicate support for a range of charitable organizations; the grantees’ own descriptions illustrate that range. Mercy Care Foundation describes serving poor and marginalized people through health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc?
The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check giftofhope.org for any change to that policy.
What is The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3228721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Gift of Hope Foundation 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gift-of-hope-foundation-inc-morg_e29fc4cd6173446481babc6af48cb635
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