The Hope Initiative for a Better Life Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 26-3933586 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$106K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$1,600
Total assets$377K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $13,250.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
70% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Louvre | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $40,000 |
| American Friends of the Verbier Festival | SZ | Charitable contribution | $22,300 |
| The American Friends of Versailles | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Vaux-Le-Vicomte | FR | Charitable contribution | $13,250 |
| International Red Cross | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Gaston Lenotre Scholarship Inc | Houston, TX | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Texan French Alliance for the Arts | Houston, TX | Charitable contribution | $1,600 |
| Women in Philanthropy of Sarasota - Selby Gardens | Sarasota, FL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Food for the Hungry | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable contribution | $912 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Charitable contribution | $200 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,362 | 12 |
| 2023 | $68,281 | 8 |
| 2021 | $69,537 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349100627
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3933586
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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