World Hope Ministries International
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World Hope Ministries International at a glance
In short: World Hope Ministries International gave $29K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,020
- -90.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $29,020
- Median grant
- $29,020
- Total assets
- $2,172,006
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who World Hope Ministries International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Light and Salvation Ministries ($29K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2024) to $314K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $29K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Light and Salvation Ministries Hempstead, TX | Financial assistance, unused restricted funds transferred to a like-minded christian 501(c)(3). | $29,020 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,172,006 | $2,656,380 | $2,870,430 | $29,020 | 1 | $61,890 |
| 2023 | $2,250,009 | $2,337,237 | $2,307,621 | $314,185 | Total only | $36,119 |
| 2022 | $2,188,671 | $2,390,920 | $2,000,274 | $282,676 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $1,798,025 | $2,103,683 | $1,402,705 | $195,862 | Total only | — |
| 2020 | $1,097,047 | $1,369,970 | $1,300,843 | $192,565 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About World Hope Ministries International
Based on IRS filings
World Hope Ministries International is a public charity, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $29K. Net investment income was $62K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Hope Ministries International is led by Stuart Sheehan, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stuart Sheehan
President & CEO
President An → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $195K (2024)
Drew Howard
Finance Chair
Director → Finance Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Sangalis
Hr Chair
Secretary → Hr Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Sorrell
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Kendrick
Director
Associate Di → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$110K (2021) → $114K (2024)
Casey Hough
Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$147K (2024)
David Lavine
Director
Development → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Griff Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Craigen
Director
Finance Chai → Finance Chair, 2023
Finance Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ladonna Lesikar
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Ginn
Director
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Dosch
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Owens
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dwight Davis
Vice President & Director of Global Rea
Vice President & Director of Global Reach → Vice President & Director of Global Rea, 2024
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Barker
Vice President & CFO
Vice President, CFO & C → Vice President & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$71K (2020) → $130K (2024)
Billy Ross
Vice President & CMO
Vice President → Vice President & CMO, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$82K (2021) → $104K (2024)
Larry Kerr
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Mauro
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Matt Wenaas (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeff Montgomery (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cindy Powell (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $195K, to Dr Stuart Sheehan (President and CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about World Hope Ministries International
How much does World Hope Ministries International give each year?
World Hope Ministries International gave $29K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $314K in grants paid.
How large is World Hope Ministries International?
World Hope Ministries International reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
Where does World Hope Ministries International operate?
World Hope Ministries International has awarded grants in Texas.
What is World Hope Ministries International's EIN?
World Hope Ministries International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1950943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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