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Hoosiers for Hope

Preselected recipients only Crown Point, Indiana · EIN 921488794

Hoosiers for Hope is a private foundation in Crown Point, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,010 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $6,670. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $69,325 the year before.

63% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$25,7837$386,636
2024$69,3256$316,788
2025$26,0108$290,778

How to apply

Hoosiers for Hope 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 Hoosiers for Hope funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Indiana3$9,500
Illinois2$6,010
Florida1$5,000
Washington1$3,000
Colorado1$2,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Illiana Christian High School
Dyer, IN
Tuition assistance for sick, single mom$6,670
Chicagoland Prison Outreach
South Holland, IL
Helping prisoners reintegrate into society$5,010
PFA Endeavors
Orlando, FL
Music therapy for the troops$5,000
World Vision
Federal Way, WA
Clean Water for Africa$3,000
Navigators
Colorado Springs, CO
Campus Ministry$2,500
Highland Christian School
Highland, IN
Expansion of education in NWI$2,030
New Leaf Resources
Lansing, IL
Mental Health support$1,000
Faith Church
Dyer, IN
Support for Missions$800

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Hoosiers for Hope accept grant applications?

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

How much does Hoosiers for Hope give?

$26,010 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.

Who runs Hoosiers for Hope?

Its 2025 filing lists Rachel Davids (President) and Ryan Davids (Director).

What does Hoosiers for Hope fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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