Serving Hands of Hope Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Serving Hands of Hope Foundation is a private foundation in Bennington, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $500. 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$500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$500
- Assets$66,467
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $34,616 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $79,521 |
| 2025 | $500 | 1 | $66,467 |
How to apply
Serving Hands of 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 Serving Hands of Hope Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nile Lutheran Chapel | To support rebuilding the emmanuel reconciliation lutheran church in ulang-south sudan. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Mayen
- Pastor Timothy Koester
- Joyce C Palmer
- Dan Friedlund
- Bob Buschkemper
- Elizabeth Buschkemper
- Pastor John Gok Badeng
- Pastor Greg Berger
- Jon Fredricks
- Nicholas Holle
Questions people ask
Does Serving Hands of Hope Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Serving Hands of Hope Foundation give?
$500 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Serving Hands of Hope Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Mayen (Executive Director), Pastor Timothy Koester (Chair), Joyce C Palmer (Secretary) and Dan Friedlund (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Serving Hands of Hope Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.