Good Hope Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Good Hope Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,537 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,982. 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$55,537
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,982
- Assets$630,134
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,950 the year before.
54% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,550 | 20 | $124,453 |
| 2024 | $19,950 | 15 | $250,999 |
| 2025 | $55,537 | 24 | $630,134 |
How to apply
Good Hope Family 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 Good Hope Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 15 | $34,937 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,300 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church | General support | $12,982 |
| Friends of Acadia | General support | $5,000 |
| Steamboat Mountain School | General support | $5,000 |
| Schoodic Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Mass General Hospital Patient Care Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Boston Public Library | General support | $5,000 |
| The Caltech Fund | General support | $3,000 |
| Maine Public Radio | General support | $2,500 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General support | $2,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | General support | $1,500 |
| Island Housing Trust | General support | $1,500 |
| College of the Atlantic | General support | $1,000 |
| The Forest Society of Maine | General support | $1,000 |
| Bar Harbor Food Pantry | General support | $1,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | General support | $1,000 |
| Telluride Science & Innovation Center | General support | $1,000 |
| National Academies of Science Engineering Medici | General support | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | General support | $300 |
| Mount Desert Island Historical Society | General support | $200 |
| American Physical Society | General support | $200 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $100 |
| St Mary & St Jude Parish | General support | $100 |
| Great Harbor Maritime Museum | General support | $100 |
| Maine Island Trail Association | General support | $55 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark H Kryder
- Sandra Lee Kryder
- Edward Aufman
Questions people ask
Does Good Hope Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Good Hope Family Foundation give?
$55,537 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Good Hope Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark H Kryder (President), Sandra Lee Kryder (Vice President) and Edward Aufman (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Good Hope Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.