Hometown Hope Inc
Accepts applications
Hometown Hope Inc is a private foundation in Marion, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,115 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$28,115
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$155,465
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $51,018 |
| 2025 | $28,115 | 5 | $155,465 |
How to apply
| Contact | Tina Kraus 2255 Wagonwheel Rd, Marion, KS 66861 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (620) 382-2019 |
| What to submit | www.hopeinhardship.com |
| Restrictions | Generally grants do not exceed 2,000 per applicant and is limited to persons within the Marion County Kansas community. Grants are paid directly to the applicants creditors and is for urgent bill pay. |
What Hometown Hope Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 5 | $28,115 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Parish | support of religious activities | $15,000 |
| Individual | Urgent Bill Pay for Financial Need | $5,115 |
| St Paul High School | Facility improvement fund | $5,000 |
| Marion USD 408 | cash support of student extracurricular programs | $2,000 |
| Marion Country Club | Sponsor a community event | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brendan Kraus
- Tina Kraus
Questions people ask
Does Hometown Hope Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hometown Hope Inc give?
$28,115 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hometown Hope Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Brendan Kraus (President) and Tina Kraus (Secretary Treasurer).
What does Hometown Hope Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.