Beacon of Hope Foundation
Historical FunderColumbia, Missouri · EIN 73-1598929 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,157.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARY-CLAIRE HOWE |
|---|---|
| Address | 606 W STEWART RD, COLUMBIA MO 65203 |
| Phone | 5738084864 |
| MARYCLAIRE@BOHFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT HTTP://BOHFOUNDATION.ORG. APPLICANTS WILL NEED TO SUBMIT ACADEMIC, FINANCIAL, AND PERSONAL INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO PREPARE RESPONSES TO ESSAY QUESTIONS. |
| Deadlines | THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS THE END OF MARCH OF THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR. |
| Restrictions | THE MAXIMUM SCHOLARSHIP IS 5,000 RENEWABLE FOR THREE ADDITIONAL YEARS IF GUIDELINES ARE MET. APPLICANTS MUST BE SENIORS AT LITTLE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL IN LITTLE FALLS MN. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Columbia | Columbia, MO | General operating | $87,668 |
| Yes Academy | Columbia, MO | Provided meals to underprivledged ch | $25,157 |
| Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture | Columbia, MO | General operating | $12,500 |
| Grant Elementary School | Columbia, MO | Purchased school supplies for underp | $3,288 |
| Bold Academy | Columbia, MO | General operating | $2,000 |
| Shoes From the Heart | Macon, MO | General operating | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Star of the Sea | Longboat Key, FL | Supplies for church fundraising | $584 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($27,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159,697 | 13 |
| 2024 | $162,387 | 21 |
| 2023 | $194,034 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620669349100302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1598929
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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