New Hope Foundation
Preselected recipients only
New Hope Foundation is a private foundation in Muscatine, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $518,500 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$518,500
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$28.8 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $518,500 the year before.
5% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $519,250 | 67 | $23.4 million |
| 2024 | $518,500 | 65 | $24.8 million |
| 2025 | $518,500 | 63 | $28.8 million |
How to apply
New 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 New Hope Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 31 | $270,250 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $36,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $34,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $33,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $31,500 |
| Ohio | 2 | $26,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $21,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $7,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope International | Charitable, economic development, free enterprise, help for the poor | $30,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Human rights, charitable | $30,000 |
| Marriage Encounter Support Foundation | Religious, educational, charitable, pro-marriage | $30,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Religous, charitable, human rights | $27,500 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | Religious, charitable, educational | $25,000 |
| Des Moines Christian School | Religious, charitable or education purposes | $22,500 |
| Saints Mary and Mathias Catholic School | Religious, charitable, educational | $20,500 |
| Mississippi Valley Fca | Religious, charitable, educational, christian discipleship | $20,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | International humanitarian aid and disaster relief | $18,000 |
| Spring Valley Bible Camp | Charitable, educational, religious | $17,000 |
| Innervisions Healthcare | Pregnancy support | $16,000 |
| Muscatine Community Y | Educational, charitable, youth, help for the poor | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable, religious, held for the poor | $15,000 |
| Salt Company at Cornerstone | Religious, charitable or educational | $13,000 |
| Three Roots International | Charitable, educational, community development, help for the poor | $12,500 |
| Alpha USA | Educational, charitable | $10,000 |
| Pregnancy Resources | Pregnancy support, education, medical counseling | $9,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Muscatine County Inc | Help to rehabilitate homes of low income homeowners | $9,000 |
| Flickinger Learning Center | Educational | $8,750 |
| House of Hope | Charitable, educational, help for the poor | $8,000 |
| Jesus Mission Church | Religious, educational, charitable, evangelism, help for the poor | $8,000 |
| Mercy Hill Church | Religious, charitable or educational purposes | $8,000 |
| Birthright of Blackhawk County | Charitable, pregnancy support, sanctity of life | $7,500 |
| Christar International (Arab Women Today Project) | Ministry for arab women of all faiths | $7,500 |
| Red Bird Mission | Religous, charitable, community development, educational, help for the poor | $7,000 |
| Summer Games University | Religious, charitable or education purposes | $6,500 |
| World Relief | Religious, charitable, help for the poor | $6,500 |
| Hope Grafted in | Charitable, help for the poor | $5,500 |
| Camp Courageous | Charitable, care of disabled | $5,000 |
| Faithful Presence | Religious, education, christian discipleship | $5,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute | Religous, educational, evangelism | $5,000 |
| Sole Hope | Charitable, educational, help for the poor | $5,000 |
| Up With Families | Educational, pro-family, community services | $5,000 |
| Senior Resources | Charitable, care for seniors | $4,500 |
| Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ International) | Charitable, educational, religious, health, help for the poor | $4,000 |
| Educational Media Foundation (K-Love) | Christian radio | $4,000 |
| Global Che Enterprises | Christian community, neighborhood development, improvement | $4,000 |
| Northwestern College | Educational, religious, christian college | $4,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Educational | $3,750 |
| Focus on the Family | Religious, educational, charitable, pro-family | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea S Wells
- Christopher S Ingstad
- Charlene Knutsen
- Harry L Knutsen
- Robert H Solt
- Dana D Solt
- C Diane Norton
- Thomas K Norton
- Marilyn S Voorhees
- Richard R Phillips
- Peter Voorhees
Questions people ask
Does New Hope Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does New Hope Foundation give?
$518,500 in tax year 2025, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs New Hope Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrea S Wells (President), Christopher S Ingstad (Treasurer), Charlene Knutsen (Director) and Harry L Knutsen (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does New Hope Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.