Special Hope Network
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$969K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Special Hope Network?
Special Hope Network is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($416K), Vatheuer Family Foundation Inc ($236K), The Regeneration Foundation ($174K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $969K in grants to Special Hope Network between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | $416,000 | 6 | 2021–2023 |
| Vatheuer Family Foundation Inc | $236,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Regeneration Foundation | $174,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Backer Family Charitable Trust | $75,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Jordan Fund | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| AKC Fund Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven | $14,400 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Protein Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $6,700 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Real Progress Foundation | $400 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $312K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $75K.
What grants has Special Hope Network received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Regeneration Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Backer Family Charitable Trust | GENERAL FUND | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Jordan Fund | TO PROMOTE GENERAL PURPOSE OF ORG | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Protein Foundation | A Christian faith-based program impacting communities by improving care for children and young adults who have significant disabilities both mental and physical. Families are equipped to provide these children with a love filled home holistic health care and exceptional education and therapies. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Vatheuer Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. | $80,000 |
| 2024 | The Regeneration Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| 2024 | Backer Family Charitable Trust | GENERAL FUND | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven | TO SUPPORT OPPERATIONS | $7,200 |
| 2023 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | HIRE DEVELOPMENT STAFF | $83,000 |
| 2023 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | HIRE DEVELOPMENT STAFF | $83,000 |
| 2023 | Vatheuer Family Foundation Inc | PURCHASE OF PERMANENT COMMUNITY CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN REQUIRING SPECIAL CARE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN LUSAKA, ZAMBIA. | $82,000 |
| 2023 | The Regeneration Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| 2023 | Backer Family Charitable Trust | GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,200 |
| 2023 | The Jordan Fund | TO PROMOTE GENERAL PURPOSE OF ORG | $5,000 |
| 2022 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW DEVELOPMENT STAFF | $62,500 |
| 2022 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW DEVELOPMENT STAFF | $62,500 |
| 2022 | Vatheuer Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES IN LUSAKA, ZAMBIA SERVING FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. FUNDS INCLUDED FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO PERMANENT CARE FACILITIES, STAFF SALARIES, AND SOLAR ENERGY. | $59,000 |
| 2022 | The Regeneration Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Backer Family Charitable Trust | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $1,000 |
| 2021 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW DEVELOPMENT STAFF | $62,500 |
| 2021 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW DEVELOPMENT STAFF | $62,500 |
| 2021 | The Regeneration Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Vatheuer Family Foundation Inc | IMPROVE CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN ZAMBIA THROUGH THERAPIES, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS. | $15,000 |
| 2020 | The Regeneration Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| 2020 | AKC Fund Inc | FOR OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | POVERTY | $6,700 |
| 2019 | The Regeneration Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 2019 | Real Progress Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Special Hope Network?
Special Hope Network is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($416K), Vatheuer Family Foundation Inc ($236K), The Regeneration Foundation ($174K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $969K in grants to Special Hope Network between 2019–2025.
Who is Special Hope Network's largest funder?
M J Murdock Charitable Trust is the largest recorded funder of Special Hope Network, with $416K across 6 grants (2021–2023).
How much grant funding has Special Hope Network received?
IRS 990 filings record $969K in grants to Special Hope Network across 30 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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