Mikulsky Hope Matters Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 45-3642240 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$149K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
77% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | General support | $40,000 |
| First Naples Baptist Church | Naples, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Unity Presbyterian Church | Fort Mill, SC | General support | $16,200 |
| Avow Hospice | Naples, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Living Water International | Stafford, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Reading in Motion | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Unity Limited Partnership | De Pere, WI | General support | $8,000 |
| Cancer Association of Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties Inc | Spartanburg, SC | General support | $5,000 |
| Life Builders | Rock Hill, SC | General support | $5,000 |
| Midtown Education Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Naples Zoo | Naples, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Valerie's House | Ft Meyers, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Ravinia | Highland Park, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $2,500 |
| Young Life Service Center | Colorado Springs, CO | Public charity | $2,500 |
| Gilda's Club Madison | Middleton, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Anne Springs Close Greenway | Fort Mill, SC | General support | $500 |
| Catawba Ridge 2025 Hs Booster Club | Fort Mill, SC | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148,700 | 18 |
| 2024 | $148,675 | 19 |
| 2023 | $143,100 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600349349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3642240
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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