Hompe Foundation
Accepts applications
Hompe Foundation is a private foundation in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,000 the year before.
32% 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 | $61,500 | 25 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $44,000 | 22 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 25 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Deborah G Kiernan PO Box 439, Montchanin, DE 19710-0439 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 656-7337 |
| What to submit | Short synopsis of the request and the purpose of the grant |
| Deadlines | Calendar year end |
What Hompe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 8 | $15,500 |
| New York | 6 | $13,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $8,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heifer International | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Fort Hill Cemetery Association | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Church of the Redeemer | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Food Bank of Delaware | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Tower Hill School | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Greenwich House Pottery | Charitable | $3,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ministry of Caring Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Clumber Spaniel Health Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Faithful Friends Animal Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of Barnard Station | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hamilton College | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Old Friends at Cabin Creek | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Hubert's Animal Welfare Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tristate Bird Rescue | Charitable | $1,000 |
| West Chester Food Cupboard | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Leonardsville Fire Department | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Humane Animal Partners | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah G Kiernan
- David Gibson
Questions people ask
Does Hompe Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Calendar year end.
How much does Hompe Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Hompe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah G Kiernan (Trustee) and David Gibson (Trustee).
What does Hompe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and animals.