Higher Hopes Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMt Pleasant, Michigan · EIN 92-3309903 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$123K
Organizations funded70
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1,676
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Prisoner Project | Denver, CO | General operations | $17,219 |
| Angels of Hope | Shelby Township, MI | General operations | $6,000 |
| Paws for Humanity | Three Oaks, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Autoimmune Association | Clinton Township, MI | General operations | $4,000 |
| Great Lakes Bay Pride (Bay) | Bay City, MI | General operations | $4,000 |
| Ladies of Hope Ministries | Charlotte, NC | General operations | $4,000 |
| Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan | Farmington Hills, MI | General operations | $4,000 |
| Turning Point | Mt Clemens, MI | General operations | $4,000 |
| Headwaters Land Conservancy | Gaylord, MI | General operations | $3,887 |
| Affirmations Community Center | Ferndale, MI | General operations | $3,000 |
| Friends of New Buffalo Twp Fire Department | New Buffalo, MI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Harbor Country Mission | Sawyer, MI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Arbor Circle Corporation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $2,000 |
| Every Woman's Place | Muskegon, MI | General operations | $2,000 |
| Frankie's Rescue Squad | Davison, MI | General operations | $2,000 |
| Grand Rapids Trans Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $2,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | Clinton Township, MI | General operations | $2,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | General operations | $1,000 |
| American Legion Post 89 | Allegan, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Anam Cara | Laporte, IN | General operations | $1,000 |
| Bear River Primary Care | Boyne Falls, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Big Lake Humane | Muskegon, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Community Action of Allegan | Allegan, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Community Compassion Network | Mount Pleasant, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Community Living Options | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Chapter #18 | Michigan Big Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services | Three Rivers, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Elk County Animal Shelter | Atlanta, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Fashion Has Heart | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Father Fred Foundation | Traverse City, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Fisher House Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Food Gatherers | Ann Arbor, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of Veterans | Bellaire, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Great Lakes Bay Pride (Midland) | Bay City, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Gryphon Place | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| K-9 Camo Companions | Sparta, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| K9 Jaeger Foundation | Muskegon, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Landing Zone - Vet Inc | Gaylord, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Mana Pantry | Big Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Mathews Ministry | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Michigan Animal Cruelty Society | Detroit, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Mission for Area People | Muskegon, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Muskegon Pride | Muskegon, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Patriots Garage | Three Rivers, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Pleasant Hearts Pet Food Pantry | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Pride Big Rapids | Big Rapids, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Rise Advocacy Inc | Pleasant, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Refurbished Pets of Southern Michigan | Constantine, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Salvation, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Silvia's Place | Allegan Mi, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Sowhope | Rockford, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| St Joe Community Co- Op Inc | Sturgis, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| The American Legion Post in Portage | Portage, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Three Rivers Pride | Three Rivers, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Thurston Woods Village | Sturgis, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Up North Pride | Traverse City, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Veterans Affairs of Muskegon | Muskegon, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 70 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $123,106 | 70 |
| 2024 | $65,230 | 35 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349101424
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-3309903
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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