Hope Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.8M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
46
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Hope Institute?
Hope Institute is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Robert D and Patricia E Kern ($660K), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($437K), Alabama Power Foundation Inc ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Hope Institute between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert D and Patricia E Kern | $660,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $436,700 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| Alabama Power Foundation Inc | $145,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Sally E Anderson Family Foundation | $135,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Howard & Betty White Foundation | $125,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | $55,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Altecstyslinger Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Regions Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $36,039 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Alfa Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $20,750 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| San Angelo Chapter of Safari | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| South Carolina Christian Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Bill and Pam Smith Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Hope Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | San Angelo Chapter of Safari | SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR OPHANAGES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | ORPHAN CARE | $63,200 |
| 2024 | Sally E Anderson Family Foundation | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Sally E Anderson Family Foundation | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Howard & Betty White Foundation | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Altecstyslinger Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Howard & Betty White Foundation | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | POVERTY | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern | ENHANCE AND EXPAND HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Alfa Foundation | PUBLIC CHARITY | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Alabama Power Foundation Inc | GENERAL/OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2023 | South Carolina Christian Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,039 |
| 2023 | Sally E Anderson Family Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Altecstyslinger Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern | ENHANCE AND EXPAND HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | $175,000 |
| 2022 | Alabama Power Foundation Inc | GENERAL/OPERATING | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Howard & Betty White Foundation | GENERAL | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Sally E Anderson Family Foundation | GENERAL | $27,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,000 |
| 2022 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Regions Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Regions Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $10,750 |
| 2022 | Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Altecstyslinger Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $9,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Hope Institute?
Hope Institute is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Robert D and Patricia E Kern ($660K), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($437K), Alabama Power Foundation Inc ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Hope Institute between 2020–2025.
Who is Hope Institute's largest funder?
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern is the largest recorded funder of Hope Institute, with $660K across 4 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Hope Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Hope Institute across 46 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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