Hope Family Christian Foundation
Accepts applications
Hope Family Christian Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,969 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,247 and the largest $11,975. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$23,969
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,247
- Largest grant$11,975
- Assets$481,470
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,359 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,635 | 8 | $469,875 |
| 2024 | $20,359 | 12 | $450,841 |
| 2025 | $23,969 | 6 | $481,470 |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Hope 22301 Blueberry Lane, Lake Forest, CA 92630 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (949) 756-5000, rsh269@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Email rsh269@gmail.com for application details |
| Restrictions | Funds are distributed for other qualified charitable organizations under section 501(c)(3) and/or directly to needy individuals. |
What Hope Family Christian Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $3,494 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $18,975 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Formosan Church | To support a regional and religious community | $11,975 |
| St Andrew's Orthodox Church | To support a regional and religious community | $6,000 |
| Individual | $3,494 | |
| Bridges International | To support a regional or religious community | $1,000 |
| BFS International | To support a regional and religious community | $1,000 |
| For the Global Glory of God | Emboldening Displaced and Persecuted Christians in the Middle East and Beyond to Stand Firm in their Faith | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Hope
- Brandon Hope
Questions people ask
Does Hope Family Christian Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hope Family Christian Foundation give?
$23,969 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,247.
Who runs Hope Family Christian Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Hope (Ceo) and Brandon Hope (Secretary).
What does Hope Family Christian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.