The Hope Venture
THE HOPE VENTURE EXISTS TO BRING HOPE AND DIGNITY TO THE MOST DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROJECTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$686K
+35.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$6K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$6K
About The Hope Venture
Based on IRS filings
The Hope Venture is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in LINCOLN, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $686K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $18K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $685,876 | $506,543 | $485,124 |
| Revenue | $1,664,654 | $1,500,776 | $1,264,391 |
| Expenses | $1,476,832 | $1,462,506 | $1,233,514 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17,776 | $15,780 | $4,364 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Youth for Christ International ($6,110).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth for Christ International Englewood, CO | education | $6,110 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA PETERSEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHAIR | 45 | $50,728 |
| BEN COHOON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TRAMAINE COMBS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MEGHAN HARLAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MOLLY BURGHER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMBER DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMY AUCH MOEDY | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| AUSTIN EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW RELIHAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TREY MCGRUDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ED OSBORN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hope Venture?
The Hope Venture is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in LINCOLN, NE. It holds $686K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Hope Venture?
As of 2024, The Hope Venture holds $686K in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $6K in 2024.
Where does The Hope Venture operate?
The Hope Venture has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does The Hope Venture award?
In 2024, The Hope Venture awarded 1 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Hope Venture's EIN?
The Hope Venture's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0863959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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