Hope Family Christian Foundation
Historical FunderLake Forest, California · EIN 88-2117239 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Richard Hope |
|---|---|
| Address | 22301 Blueberry Lane, Lake Forest CA 92630 |
| Phone | 9497565000 |
| rsh269@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Email rsh269@gmail.com for application details |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Funds are distributed for other qualified charitable organizations under section 501(c)(3) and/or directly to needy individuals. |
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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Formosan Church | Garden Grove, CA | To support a regional and religious community | $11,975 |
| St Andrew's Orthodox Church | Riverside, CA | To support a regional and religious community | $6,000 |
| Bridges International | Orlando, FL | To support a regional or religious community | $1,000 |
| BFS International | Mission Viejo, CA | To support a regional and religious community | $1,000 |
| For the Global Glory of God | Rock Spring, GA | Emboldening Displaced and Persecuted Christians in the Middle East and Beyond to Stand Firm in their Faith | $500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($3,494). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,969 | 6 |
| 2024 | $20,359 | 12 |
| 2023 | $16,635 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349104894
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-2117239
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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