Mindy's Hope Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mindy's Hope Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $207,036 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$207,036
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $277,500 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 | $236,000 | 9 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $277,500 | 11 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $207,036 | 5 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Mindy's 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $207,036 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Inc | General & Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth Inc | General & Unrestricted | $54,000 |
| W I Cook Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Careity Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Fort Worth Stockshow Syndicate | General & Unrestricted | $8,036 |
Officers and trustees
- Mindy K Shearer
Questions people ask
Does Mindy's Hope Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mindy's Hope Foundation give?
$207,036 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Mindy's Hope Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mindy K Shearer (Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas).