Circle of Hope Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Circle of Hope Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $180,510 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $31,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$180,510
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$31,000
- Assets$10,214
How to apply
Circle 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Circle of Hope Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 38 | $138,070 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,610 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,610 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,610 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,610 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross American Red Cross | Public purpose | $31,000 |
| Horizon Empowering the Orphaned Horizon Empowering the Orphaned | Public purpose | $29,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Public purpose | $10,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Pre American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Public purpose | $10,000 |
| A Week Away | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| Beat the Streets Lancaster | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| Community Action of Southern Indiana | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| Dover Township VFD | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| Girls Embracing Mothers | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Harrisburg Area | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| Handivangelism Ministries | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| Lower Susquehanna Synod | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| Ms Hershey Foundation | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| Philly House | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| Santa's Spokes | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| The Angel Foundation | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| The Ellie Effect | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| Zoe International | Public purpose | $2,610 |
| Assets Lancaster | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Azul Fashion Art & Design | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Better Days Ahead Outreach Inc | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Columbia Animal Shelter | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Elijah's Heart | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Fogelman Family Music Fest | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Healing Journey Foundation | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Hope International | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Hosparus Health | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Jan's Circle of Friends | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| JDRF | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Lancaster Conservancy | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Laura Sklena | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Lititz Rec Center | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Maternal and Health Consortium | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| North Star Initiative | Public purpose | $2,000 |
| Prima Theatre | Public purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daryl F Heller
- Barry W Rynearson
- Dan Burkholder
Questions people ask
Does Circle of Hope Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Circle of Hope Foundation give?
$180,510 in tax year 2023, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Circle of Hope Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Daryl F Heller (President), Barry W Rynearson (Treasurer) and Dan Burkholder (Secretary).
What does Circle of Hope Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and international.