Think Hope
Think Hope is is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping, one person at a time, unleash the power of hope through educational and outreach ministries.
Think Hope at a glance
In short: Think Hope gave $153K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,612
- -44.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,522
- -66.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,850
- Total assets
- $375,621
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Think Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Regina Academy at St John the Baptist ($77K). Together the top 4 received $132K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,850), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Think Hope gives
- Giving grew 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2022) to $276K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regina Academy at St John the Baptist Ottsville, PA | Education and Sponsorship | $76,501 |
| Legacy of Life Fund Yardley, PA | Pregnancy Resource Clinic | $25,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $20,850 |
| Building a Bridge to Uganda Huntingdon Valley, PA | Solar Panel Project in Uganda | $20,261 |
| Concert for Hope Simpsonville, KY | Support Concert for Prison Ministry | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $375,621 | $208,093 | $266,564 | $152,612 | 5 | $10,337 |
| 2024 | $434,092 | $579,582 | $325,019 | $276,325 | 3 | $10,364 |
| 2023 | $179,529 | $148,175 | $113,187 | $77,575 | 3 | $392 |
| 2022 | $144,541 | $199,360 | $103,865 | $76,625 | 2 | $340 |
| 2021 | $49,046 | $120,297 | $71,251 | — | — | — |
About Think Hope
Based on IRS filings
Think Hope is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Perkasie, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $376K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $153K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Think Hope is led by Jerry Peters, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerry Peters
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Schmerbeck
Director
Board Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Middleton
Co-Chair
Board Director → Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Middleton
Co-Chair
Board Director → Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Costantino
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Lange
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Mattle
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Flanagan
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Glemser
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Think Hope
How much does Think Hope give each year?
Think Hope gave $153K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $276K across 3 grants.
What is Think Hope's typical grant size?
Think Hope's median grant in 2025 was $20,850, and its average grant was $30,522, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Think Hope give grants?
Think Hope gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (7%).
Does Think Hope give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Think Hope's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Think Hope's largest grantees?
Think Hope's largest 2025 grantees include Regina Academy at St John the Baptist ($76,501), Legacy of Life Fund ($25,000) and Building a Bridge to Uganda ($20,261), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,850), which are not listed by name. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Think Hope?
Think Hope reported $376K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $208K.
What is Think Hope?
Think Hope is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Perkasie, PA. It holds $376K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Think Hope's EIN?
Think Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3104856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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