Private foundation · EIN 47-1747425 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hope for Others Foundation

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: 24 grants paid, $380K total, median $8,400.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$380K
Median grant
$8,400
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Choiceone Pregnancy & Sexual Health Resource CenteLevittown, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$60K
Hope InternationalLancaster, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$60K
Cure International IncGrand Rapids, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Generous Life IncRidgefield, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$35K
New York City International Project IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$24K
Restoration Church IncorporatedLevittown, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$24K
Learn 4 Life IncWashington Crossing, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$22K
Meals of Hope IncNaples, FLCharitable Event$17K
Luke 14 Exchange IncorporatedLakeland, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$14K
Sozo CommunitiesPenndel, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$14K
Calvary Chapel Gateway IncNorthfield, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$12K
Student Mobilization IncConway, ARGeneral & Unrestricted$9,600
Hope for Youth IncLevittown, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$7,200
Bold Hope IncDoylestown, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Love Cradle USA IncSouderton, PACharitable Event$5,000
Push the RockEmmaus, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Sunshine FoundationSouthampton, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$4,400
Campus Crusade for Christ IncOrlando, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$3,600
ConvergeOrlando, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$3,300
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOGeneral & Unrestricted$2,400
Acts of Grace MinistriesLevittown, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the PhiladelphiPhiladelphia, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Bethel Temple Bethel the Church Franklin MillsPhiladelphia, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$600
Compassion International IncorporatedColorado Springs, COGeneral & Unrestricted$456

By state: Pennsylvania 13 · Michigan 1 · Florida 4 · Connecticut 1 · New York 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Hope for Others Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hope for Others Foundation 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 Hope for Others Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $380K across 24 grants, a median of $8,400.

Where does Hope for Others Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (13 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Florida (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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