Foundation For Hope
Historical FunderBedford, Virginia · EIN 01-0724780 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$47K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$31K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Lewis L Thomas |
|---|---|
| Address | 1426 Founding Way Rd, Bedford VA 24523 |
| Phone | 5405860928 |
| Form and materials | Typed description of charitable Christian activities. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Baptist Church | RO | Proclaiming thegospel of christ | $20,700 |
| Hjh Foundation | Lynchburg, VA | Proclaiming thegospel of christ | $20,000 |
| Timber Ridge Baptist Church | Bedford, VA | Proclaiming thegospel of christ | $5,000 |
| Anchor Ministry | Forest, VA | Proclaiming thegospel of christ | $1,000 |
| Timberlake Christian Schools | Forest, VA | Proclaiming thegospel of christ | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,800 | 5 |
| 2024 | $80,600 | 5 |
| 2023 | $45,070 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349101810
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0724780
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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