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Ray of Hope Foundation

Preselected recipients only Browns Valley, California · EIN 203216528

Ray of Hope Foundation is a private foundation in Browns Valley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1,125 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $175 and the largest $250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $1,605 the year before.

14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1,60511$27,147
2024$1,1257$32,141

How to apply

Ray of Hope Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Ray of Hope Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$600
Kansas1$250
Pennsylvania1$250
Wisconsin1$25

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Tunnel to Towers
Philadelphia, PA
Helping people in need$250
Wounded Warrior Project
Topeka, KS
helping people in need$250
Safety First CPR and First Aid
Placerville, CA
helping people in need$225
Father's House Church
Oroville, CA
helping people in need$175
Oroville Rescue Mission
Oroville, CA
Helping People in Need$100
Evangelical Free Church
Oroville, CA
to support the youth mission trip that will help people in need$100
American Police Officer Alliance
Milwaukee, WI
helping people in need$25

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ray of Hope Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Ray of Hope Foundation give?

$1,125 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $175.

Who runs Ray of Hope Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Carla Held (Trustee).

What does Ray of Hope Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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