Hometown Hope Inc
Historical FunderMarion, Kansas · EIN 99-4642368 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Tina Kraus |
|---|---|
| Address | 2255 Wagonwheel Rd, Marion KS 66861 |
| Phone | 6203822019 |
| Form and materials | www.hopeinhardship.com |
| Deadlines | none |
| Restrictions | Generally grants do not exceed 2,000 per applicant and is limited to persons within the Marion County Kansas community. Grants are paid directly to the applicants creditors and is for urgent bill pay. |
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
0% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Parish | Marion, KS | support of religious activities | $15,000 |
| St Paul High School | St Paul, KS | Facility improvement fund | $5,000 |
| Marion USD 408 | Marion, KS | cash support of student extracurricular programs | $2,000 |
| Marion Country Club | Marion, KS | Sponsor a community event | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,115). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,115 | 5 |
| 2024 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601229349100615
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-4642368
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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