Private foundation · EIN 83-1269170 · Westlake Village, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gift of Hope USA 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $43K total, median $1,000. 6% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$43K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in CA
6%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Canadian National Baptist ConventioCohrane, CAChurch Plantings$20K
Christian Foundation of AmericaWestlake Villiage, CACore Support for Christian Philanthropy.$5,000
Scarlet HopeLouisville, KYHelp Exploited persons$5,000
Expatriate Educational InternationaMcCordsville, INInternational Educational POrograms.$3,050
Rce InternationalWheaton, ILChristian Education$2,000
Dm Stearnsmissionary FundNorth Wales, PAFacilitates support for missionaries.$1,000
Santiago Christian School FoundatioAutopista Duarte, DRChristian education school support.$1,000
Carthage Classical AcadenmyTurners, MOEducation support$1,000
IadceWheaton, ILEducation$1,000
Hope for AddictionGilbert, AZAddiction assistance$900
TeachbeyondDowners Grove, ILChristian School in Dominican Republic.$600
Regent College FoundationSeattle, WASupport of Graduate level theological education.$555
Hilltown Baptist ChurchHilltown, PAMinistry Support$500
Campus Crusade for ChristOrlando, FLCollege campus ministry$500
International ProjectNew York, NYChristian Education$500
International StudentsColorado Springs, COChristian Education$300
Gosendme GlobalSherman, TXGlobal Ministry$300

By state: INTL 2 · California 1 · Kentucky 1 · Illinois 3 · Indiana 1 · Pennsylvania 2

About this foundation

Gift of Hope USA Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westlake Village, California, administered in care of Christian Foundation of America, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Gift of Hope USA Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Gift of Hope USA Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $43K across 17 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Gift of Hope USA Foundation give?

INTL (2 grants), California (1 grants), Kentucky (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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