Hope Foundation
Historical FunderRiverside, Rhode Island · EIN 05-6006366 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$285K
Organizations funded66
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$6.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ANGELA B FISCHER THE HOPE FOUNDATIO |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 15127, RIVERSIDE RI 02915 |
| Phone | 4012725050 |
| Form and materials | SEND A SIMPLE LETTER REQUEST STATING YOUR ORGANIZATION, THE PURPOSE FOR THE CONTRIBUTION AND THE AMOUNT REQUESTED. |
| 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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
45% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Year Abroad | North Andover, MA | Operating expenses | $38,575 |
| Acumen Fund Inc | New York, NY | Operating expenses | $32,000 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | Bozeman, MT | Operating expenses | $20,351 |
| Codepink | Marina Del Rey, CA | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Ocean State Media | Providence, RI | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Emmanuel Church | Newport, RI | Operating expenses, music program | $9,500 |
| Newport Classical | Newport, RI | Operating expenses | $7,000 |
| United Way Ri | Providence, RI | Operating expenses | $7,000 |
| Film Forum | New York, NY | Operating expenses | $6,960 |
| Mofga | Unity, ME | Operating expenses | $6,000 |
| National Young Farmers Coalition | Hudson, NY | Operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Practical Farmer of Iowa | Ames, IA | Operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Preserve Ri | Providence, RI | Operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Rodale Institute | Kutztown, PA | Operating expenses | $6,000 |
| The City | New York, NY | Operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Preservation Society of Newport County | Newport, RI | Operating expenses | $5,750 |
| Issue Project Room | Brooklyn, NY | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern Ne | Woburn, MA | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Sail Newport | Newport, RI | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Thrive Inc | Bozeman, MT | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Tinworks Art | Bozeman, MT | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Unrwa USA | Washington, DC | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Uplifting Journeys | Providence, RI | Operating expenses | $4,370 |
| Brown University Research Resilience Fund | Providence, RI | Operating expenses; john carter brown library | $4,000 |
| Hope Funds for Cancer Research | Newport, RI | Summer appeal program | $3,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | Operating expenses; patrons program | $3,000 |
| Rhode Island Historical Society | Providence, RI | Operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Bridger Ski Foundation | Bozeman, MT | Operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Random Acts of Silliness | Bozeman, MT | Operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Rhode Island Food Bank | Providence, RI | Operating expenses | $2,500 |
| Newport Art Museum | Newport, RI | Operating expenses | $2,200 |
| Bridgercare | Bozeman, MT | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Center for Humans and Nature | Libertyville, IL | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Seamen's Church Institute | Newport, RI | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Iyrs Museum of Yachting | Newport, RI | Operating expenses | $1,750 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County | Newport, RI | Operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Historic New England | Haverhill, MA | Operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Hope Club Preservation Fund | Providence, RI | Operating expenses | $1,500 |
| Redwood Library | Newport, RI | Operating expenses | $1,350 |
| Rise | Providence, RI | Operating expenses | $1,100 |
| Aquidneck Island Land Trust | Middletown, RI | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Better Bay Alliance | Newport, RI | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Blithewold | Bristol, RI | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Grow Smart Ri | Providence, RI | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | Cambridge, MA | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| New England Conservatory | Boston, MA | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Newport Historical Society | Newport, RI | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Newport Hospital Foundation | Providence, RI | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Newport Restoration Foundation | Newport, RI | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Newport String Project | Newport, RI | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Nyyc Foundation | New York, NY | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Star Kids Scholarship Program | Middletown, RI | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| The Srba Historic Foundation | Newport, RI | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Bozeman, MT | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Brookline Food Pantry | Brookline, MA | Operating expenses | $750 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Center | Newport, RI | Operating expenses | $750 |
| Friends of the Lobkowicz Collections | Dover, MA | Operating expenses | $750 |
| Oakcliff Sailing | Oyster Bay, NY | Operating expenses | $750 |
Showing the 60 largest of 66 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $285,206 | 66 |
| 2024 | $241,319 | 70 |
| 2023 | $230,952 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632669349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 05-6006366
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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