Hope Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hope Foundation is a private foundation in Laurel, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $394,374 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $69,624. 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$394,374
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$69,624
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $203,900 the year before.
33% 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 | $327,360 | 8 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $203,900 | 8 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $394,374 | 11 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
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 Hope Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 5 | $188,424 |
| Georgia | 2 | $61,750 |
| Virginia | 1 | $59,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $19,200 |
| Texas | 1 | $12,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hellfighters International | Religious outreach | $69,624 |
| Alpha Ministries | Religious outreach | $59,000 |
| Kendrick Ministries | Religious outreach | $54,000 |
| Amoon Sharonsof Ministri | Religious outreach | $49,750 |
| Grace International | Religious outreach | $30,000 |
| Mission at the Cross | Religious outreach | $25,000 |
| Individual | Religious outreach | $19,200 |
| Bailey Smith Ministries | Religious outreach | $12,000 |
| E3 Partners Ministry | Religous outreach | $12,000 |
| Rob Piaskowski Ministries | Religious outreach | $9,800 |
| Individual | Religious outreach | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gina Headrick
- Burnice E McCardle Jr
- Terry Busbea
Questions people ask
Does Hope Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hope Foundation give?
$394,374 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Hope Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gina Headrick (President), Burnice E McCardle Jr (Sec/Treas) and Terry Busbea (Vice-Preside).
What does Hope Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.