Threshold of Hope Inc
Preselected recipients only
Threshold of Hope Inc is a private foundation in Springfield, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $242,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$242,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $437,000 the year before.
15% 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 | $369,000 | 44 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $437,000 | 47 | $7.4 million |
| 2025 | $242,000 | 40 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Threshold of Hope 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Threshold of Hope Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 20 | $125,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $32,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $23,000 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $14,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Rescue Mission | Provide for the needy | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri | Provide for the needy | $10,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Provide for the needy | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Center | Provide for the needy | $10,000 |
| The Gathering Tree | Provide for the needy | $10,000 |
| Welcome Home - Homeless Veterans | Provide for the needy | $10,000 |
| Ozark Food Harvest | Provide for the needy | $9,000 |
| St Francis House | Provide for the needy | $8,000 |
| Salvation Army - Tuscon | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| The Kitchen | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place - Boston | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| Aid for Starving Children | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| East Sunshine Church of Christ - Cold Weather Mens Shelter | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| Nourishing Hope - Sheridan Market | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| Paul's Pantry | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| Salvation Army - Green Bay | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| Salvation Army - Kirksville | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| Salvation Army - Springfield | Provide for the needy | $7,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Provide for the needy | $6,000 |
| Hope Center for Children | Provide for the needy | $5,000 |
| Least of These Inc | Provide for the needy | $5,000 |
| Young Life | Provide for the needy | $5,000 |
| Cedars | Provide for the needy | $3,000 |
| Community Clothes Closet | Provide for the needy | $3,000 |
| Community Partnership of the Ozarks | Provide for the needy | $3,000 |
| Covenant House | Provide for the needy | $3,000 |
| Feed the Children | Provide for the needy | $3,000 |
| Freedom House | Provide for the needy | $3,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Provide for the needy | $3,000 |
| Missouri KVC | Provide for the needy | $3,000 |
| Victory Mission | Provide for the needy | $3,000 |
| Crosslines of Springfield | Provide for the needy | $2,000 |
| Pantry for Adair County | Provide for the needy | $2,000 |
| Kirksville Klife | Provide for the needy | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen K Pozniak
- Kylene K Puckett
- Regan N Wolf
Questions people ask
Does Threshold of Hope Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Threshold of Hope Inc give?
$242,000 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Threshold of Hope Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathleen K Pozniak (President), Kylene K Puckett (Vice President) and Regan N Wolf (Sec & Treas).
What does Threshold of Hope Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and faith communities.