Carrier of Hope Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carrier of Hope Foundation is a private foundation in Littleton, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,570 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,570
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,002 the year before.
91% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $250,000 |
| 2024 | $19,002 | 6 | $0 |
| 2025 | $65,570 | 23 | $0 |
How to apply
Carrier 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.
What Carrier of Hope Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $32,470 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $5,600 |
| Alaska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Action Center | Contribution Provided | $15,000 |
| The Chick Mission | Contribution Provided | $10,000 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Contribution Provided | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Rockies | Contribution Provided | $5,000 |
| The Tinina Q Cade Foundation | Contribution Provided | $5,000 |
| Colorado Healing Fund | Contribution Provided | $4,000 |
| Bayaud Works | Contribution Provided | $3,470 |
| Colorado School of Mines Foundation | Contribution Provided | $3,000 |
| Webb Elementary PTA | Contribution Provided | $1,300 |
| Mary Lillard Intermediate PTA | Teacher Appreciation Day | $1,300 |
| Summertown High School | Contribution Provided | $1,000 |
| Allen Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry | Contribution Provided | $1,000 |
| Feeding Florida | Contribution Provided | $1,000 |
| Feeding Louisiana | Contribution Provided | $1,000 |
| Food for Hope | Contribution Provided | $1,000 |
| Harvesters Community Food Network | Contribution Provided | $1,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Contribution Provided | $1,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Contribution Provided | $1,000 |
| Ozarks Food Harvest | Contribution Provided | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Feeding South Louisiana | Contribution Provided | $1,000 |
| The GrowHaus | Contribution Provided | $1,000 |
| Donna Shepard Leadership Academy PTA | Teacher Appreciation Day | $1,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Eagles | Contribution Provided | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alyssa Carrier
- Jordan Finegan
- Cristina Rincon
- Shawna Slate
Questions people ask
Does Carrier of Hope Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carrier of Hope Foundation give?
$65,570 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Carrier of Hope Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alyssa Carrier (President), Jordan Finegan (Executive Director), Cristina Rincon (Treasurer) and Shawna Slate (Secretary).
What does Carrier of Hope Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and education.