Private foundation · EIN 20-3879071 · Springfield, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Threshold of Hope

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $242K total, median $7,000. 50% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
40
$242K
Median grant
$7,000
Stays in MO
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.0M

Grants paid in 2025

40 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boston Rescue MissionBoston, MAProvide for the needy$10K
Catholic Charities of Southern MissouriSpringfield, MOProvide for the needy$10K
Convoy of HopeSpringfield, MOProvide for the needy$10K
Samaritan CenterJefferson City, MOProvide for the needy$10K
The Gathering TreeSpringfield, MOProvide for the needy$10K
Welcome Home - Homeless VeteransColumbia, MOProvide for the needy$10K
Ozark Food HarvestSpringfield, MOProvide for the needy$9,000
St Francis HouseBoston, MAProvide for the needy$8,000
Salvation Army - TusconTucson, AZProvide for the needy$7,000
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast MissouriColumbia, MOProvide for the needy$7,000
The Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MAProvide for the needy$7,000
The KitchenSpringfield, MOProvide for the needy$7,000
Women's Lunch Place - BostonBoston, MAProvide for the needy$7,000
Aid for Starving ChildrenWindsor, CAProvide for the needy$7,000
Community Food Bank of Southern ArizonaTucson, AZProvide for the needy$7,000
East Sunshine Church of Christ - Cold Weather Mens ShelterSpringfield, MOProvide for the needy$7,000
Harvest Hope Food BankColumbia, SCProvide for the needy$7,000
Nourishing Hope - Sheridan MarketChicago, ILProvide for the needy$7,000
Pacific Garden MissionChicago, ILProvide for the needy$7,000
Paul's PantryGreen Bay, WIProvide for the needy$7,000
Presbyterian Children's Homes and ServicesSpringfield, MOProvide for the needy$7,000
Salvation Army - Green BayGreen Bay, WIProvide for the needy$7,000
Salvation Army - KirksvilleKirksville, MOProvide for the needy$7,000
Salvation Army - SpringfieldSpringfield, MOProvide for the needy$7,000
Mercy Home for Boys & GirlsChicago, ILProvide for the needy$6,000
Hope Center for ChildrenSpartanburg, SCProvide for the needy$5,000
Least of These IncOzark, MOProvide for the needy$5,000
Young LifeSpringfield, MOProvide for the needy$5,000
CedarsLincoln, NEProvide for the needy$3,000
Community Clothes ClosetMenasha, WIProvide for the needy$3,000
Community Partnership of the OzarksSpringfield, MOProvide for the needy$3,000
Covenant HouseNew York, NYProvide for the needy$3,000
Feed the ChildrenOklahoma City, OKProvide for the needy$3,000
Freedom HouseGreen Bay, WIProvide for the needy$3,000
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILProvide for the needy$3,000
Missouri KvcKansas City, MOProvide for the needy$3,000
Victory MissionSpringfield, MOProvide for the needy$3,000
Crosslines of SpringfieldSpringfield, MOProvide for the needy$2,000
Pantry for Adair CountyKirksville, MOProvide for the needy$2,000
Kirksville KlifeKirksville, MOProvide for the needy$1,000

By state: Missouri 20 · Massachusetts 4 · Illinois 4 · Wisconsin 4 · Arizona 2 · South Carolina 2

About this foundation

Threshold of Hope is a private grantmaking foundation in Springfield, Missouri, administered in care of Kathleen Pozniak, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Threshold of Hope accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Threshold of Hope give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $242K across 40 grants, a median of $7,000.

Where does Threshold of Hope give?

Missouri (20 grants), Massachusetts (4 grants), Illinois (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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