The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Roswell, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.2 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.6 million. 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$7.2 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$69.6 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.2 million the year before.
31% 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 | $1.9 million | 20 | $68.1 million |
| 2024 | $5.2 million | 38 | $70.3 million |
| 2025 | $7.2 million | 36 | $69.6 million |
How to apply
The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc 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 The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 21 | $5.3 million |
| New York | 4 | $1.2 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $305,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $200,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $149,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $11,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $8,284 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center | General purpose fund | $2.6 million |
| Covenant House | General purpose fund | $1.0 million |
| Mercy Care Foundation | General purpose fund | $995,241 |
| The Sobriety Resource | General purpose fund | $517,670 |
| Mary Hall Freedom House | General purpose fund | $377,157 |
| Jude House | General purpose fund | $305,000 |
| Valor Station | General purpose fund | $300,000 |
| Utah Film Center | General purpose fund | $200,000 |
| Hope Atlanta | General purpose fund | $166,667 |
| Courage for Life | General purpose fund | $166,259 |
| Franciscan Friars of the Atonement | General purpose fund | $157,977 |
| Fishing the Good Fight | General purpose fund | $138,100 |
| The Extension | General purpose fund | $50,000 |
| Isaiah House | General purpose fund | $45,000 |
| Sandy Springs Arts Foundation | General purpose fund | $20,000 |
| Building Hope Summit County | General purpose fund | $11,000 |
| Annandale Village | General purpose fund | $10,000 |
| Face to Face | General purpose fund | $10,000 |
| Monastery of the Holy Spirit | General purpose fund | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Police Foundation | General purpose fund | $10,000 |
| Pregnancy Aid Clinic | General purpose fund | $10,000 |
| Prodigal Child Ministries | General purpose fund | $10,000 |
| The St Francis Breadline | General purpose fund | $10,000 |
| Preble Street | General purpose fund | $7,284 |
| Lead | General purpose fund | $6,500 |
| Brian Jordan Foundation | General purpose fund | $4,000 |
| Serra Club of Atlanta | General purpose fund | $3,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General purpose fund | $2,563 |
| Hope House | General purpose fund | $1,172 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Sandy springs arts foundation | $1,000 |
| George West Mental Health Foundation | General purpose fund | $1,000 |
| Never Surrender Hope | General purpose fund | $1,000 |
| Project Lemonade | General purpose fund | $1,000 |
| Sober Living America | General purpose fund | $1,000 |
| Thompson Child & Family Focus | General purpose fund | $1,000 |
| Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness | General purpose fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Fink
- Robert M Fink Jr
- Elizabeth Griffin
- Laura Nix Esq
- Donna Vassil
Questions people ask
Does The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc give?
$7.2 million in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert M Fink (Director, President), Robert M Fink Jr (Director, VP), Elizabeth Griffin (Director, Secretary) and Laura Nix Esq (Director, VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Gift of Hope Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and youth programs.