Hope Share Care Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hope Share Care Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$48,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $48,000 the year before.
80% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,000 | 87 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 35 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $48,000 | 14 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Hope Share Care 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 Hope Share Care Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $8,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SB Agriculture & Farm Education Foundation | Distributing organic food for minors and those in need in sb county | $5,000 |
| Rad Camp Inc | Programs and camps for adults and children with disabilities - work placement and training | $5,000 |
| Individual | Free, hot, nutritious meals & groceries to those in need in the community | $5,000 |
| Portobello Film Festival | Free film and arts programs for the community 30 years - support for youth programs | $5,000 |
| Individual | Providing food and access to basic services to individuals in the greater windham county | $5,000 |
| Delancey Street Foundation | Women, men, veterans who have been incarverated receive vocational skills/training | $5,000 |
| Hollywood Impact Studios Rehab & Vocational Corp | Training for women, men & veterans who are incarcerated, drug/rehab | $5,000 |
| SB Agriculture & Farm Education Foundation | Distributing organic food for minors and those in need in sb county | $3,000 |
| Portobello Film Festival | Free film screenings to the public - support independent filmmakers | $3,000 |
| Keith Hudson Ministries Inc | Support for immigrants and people needing rent/gas/food in santa barbara area | $2,000 |
| Cell Dogs Inc | Shelter dogs trained by incarcerated people to become service dogs for disabled | $2,000 |
| Safety Town of SB County | Provides safety education program for pre and post kindergarten children | $1,000 |
| Oxnard Homeless Prevention Program | Rent assistance up to $1500 to prevent evicition - 22 families saved 2024 | $1,000 |
| Speical Kids Connect | Support for children with disabilities and their families | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane R Mellen
- Stacey Stone
- Jacqueline McCoy
Questions people ask
Does Hope Share Care Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hope Share Care Foundation Inc give?
$48,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Hope Share Care Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane R Mellen (President), Stacey Stone (Executive Director) and Jacqueline McCoy (Treasurer).
What does Hope Share Care Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and veterans.