Core Hope Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Core Hope Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mansfield, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,300 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $8,650 and the largest $25,000. 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$69,300
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$8,650
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $57,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $37,000 | 4 | $864,962 |
| 2024 | $57,000 | 5 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $69,300 | 6 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Core Hope 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 Core Hope Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2 | $45,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $19,300 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LeaderSource SGA | School Van purchase | $25,000 |
| River of GraceUpper Room | Mentoring Teaching Handicapped Care | $20,000 |
| Starfish of Richland County | Care & Support of at-risk individuals | $10,000 |
| Ignited (Richland County) | Provide for recovering & at-risk women | $7,300 |
| Naomi's Village | Care of orphans & underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Richland Pregnancy Services | Care for women in crisis and their children | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth D Starkey
- Lisa E Starkey
- Matthew J Starkey
Questions people ask
Does Core Hope Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Core Hope Foundation Inc give?
$69,300 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $8,650.
Who runs Core Hope Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth D Starkey (President), Lisa E Starkey (Treasurer) and Matthew J Starkey (Secretary).
What does Core Hope Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.