Beacon of Hope Foundation
Accepts applications
Beacon of Hope Foundation is a private foundation in Columbia, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $161,688 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $87,668. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$161,688
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$87,668
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $162,387 the year before.
29% 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 | $194,034 | 25 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $162,387 | 21 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $161,688 | 13 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary-Claire Howe 606 W Stewart Rd, Columbia, MO 65203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (573) 808-4864, maryclaire@bohfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Applications need to be completed online at http://bohfoundation.org. Applicants will need to submit academic, financial, and personal information on the application. Applicants will also be required to prepare responses to essay questions. |
| Deadlines | The deadline for submission is the end of march of the current school year. |
| Restrictions | The maximum scholarship is 5,000 renewable for three additional years if guidelines are met. Applicants must be seniors at little falls high school in little falls mn. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Beacon of Hope Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 6 | $131,613 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $27,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $584 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Love Columbia | General operating | $87,668 |
| Yes Academy | Provided meals to underprivledged ch | $25,157 |
| Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture | General operating | $12,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $5,000 |
| Grant Elementary School | Purchased school supplies for underp | $3,288 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $2,500 |
| Bold Academy | General operating | $2,000 |
| Shoes From the Heart | General operating | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Star of the Sea | Supplies for church fundraising | $584 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond G Sobieck
- Gayle M Sobieck
- Mary Claire Sobieck-Howe
- Raymond M Sobieck
- Elizabeth A Miller
- Charles W Sobieck
- Thomas A Sobieck
Questions people ask
Does Beacon of Hope Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The deadline for submission is the end of march of the current school year.
How much does Beacon of Hope Foundation give?
$161,688 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Beacon of Hope Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Raymond G Sobieck (Ceo), Gayle M Sobieck (Treasurer), Mary Claire Sobieck-Howe (President) and Raymond M Sobieck (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Beacon of Hope Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.