The Radiant Hope
The Radiant Hope is a private foundation, based in Mountain Lakes, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $505K. Net investment income was $126K.
The Radiant Hope at a glance
In short: The Radiant Hope gave $505K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $72K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $504,577
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $72,082
- -49.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,512,257
- -17.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Radiant Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Intl Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Prog ($382K). Together the top 7 received $505K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 22 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Radiant Hope gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 270% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $247K (2020) to $505K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $505K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intl Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Prog North Kansas City, MO | General Support | $381,800 |
| University of PA Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $75,000 |
| Tin Soldiers Global Boonton, NJ | Genral Support | $16,527 |
| Foundation for MMC Morristown, NJ | General Support | $15,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | General Suppost | $10,000 |
| Lucie's Mastiff Mission Southhampton, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sri Lanka Med Assn of NA Livingston, NJ | General Support | $1,250 |
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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 | $1,512,257 | $201,711 | $517,281 | $504,577 | 7 | $506,602 | $125,939 | — |
| 2024 | $1,827,827 | $176,622 | $443,448 | $430,000 | 3 | $432,802 | $91,662 | $160,315 |
| 2023 | $2,094,653 | $156,215 | $383,123 | $375,000 | 3 | $375,918 | $86,285 | $151,523 |
| 2022 | $2,321,561 | $169,055 | $484,574 | $453,250 | 4 | $475,050 | $75,444 | $169,518 |
| 2021 | $2,845,286 | $390,255 | $287,174 | $277,500 | 5 | $279,280 | $168,176 | $191,110 |
| 2020 | $2,742,203 | $157,002 | $266,187 | $247,000 | 5 | — | $79,685 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Radiant Hope's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda L. Cali
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John R. Cali
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Radiant Hope
How much does The Radiant Hope give each year?
The Radiant Hope gave $505K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $430K across 3 grants.
What is The Radiant Hope's typical grant size?
The Radiant Hope's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $72,082, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Radiant Hope give grants?
The Radiant Hope gives mostly in Missouri: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (17%) and New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Radiant Hope give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of The Radiant Hope's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Radiant Hope's largest grantees?
The Radiant Hope's largest 2025 grantees include Intl Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Prog ($381,800), University of PA ($75,000) and Tin Soldiers Global ($16,527), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Radiant Hope?
The Radiant Hope reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $202K.
What is The Radiant Hope's EIN?
The Radiant Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6744884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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