Hope Foundation
Invitation OnlyLaurel, Mississippi · EIN 72-1366054 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $54,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellfighters International | Laurel, MS | Religious outreach | $69,624 |
| Alpha Ministries | Madison Heights, VA | Religious outreach | $59,000 |
| Kendrick Ministries | Laurel, MS | Religious outreach | $54,000 |
| Grace International | Laurel, MS | Religious outreach | $30,000 |
| Mission at the Cross | Laurel, MS | Religious outreach | $25,000 |
| Bailey Smith Ministries | Atlanta, GA | Religious outreach | $12,000 |
| E3 Partners Ministry | Plano, TX | Religous outreach | $12,000 |
| Rob Piaskowski Ministries | Laurel, MS | Religious outreach | $9,800 |
| Mid America Seminary | Arlington, TN | Religious outreach | $5,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($68,950). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $345,374 | 11 |
| 2024 | $166,100 | 8 |
| 2023 | $264,260 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631959349100703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1366054
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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