Foundation For Hope
Accepts applications
Foundation For Hope is a private foundation in Bedford, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,800 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,700. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$46,800
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,700
- Assets$31,443
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $80,600 the year before.
20% 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 | $45,070 | 2 | $20,147 |
| 2024 | $80,600 | 5 | $21,915 |
| 2025 | $46,800 | 5 | $31,443 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lewis L Thomas 1426 Founding Way Rd, Bedford, VA 24523 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 586-0928 |
| What to submit | Typed description of charitable Christian activities. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Foundation For Hope funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Virginia. It also paid $20,700 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $26,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Baptist Church | Proclaiming thegospel of christ | $20,700 |
| HJH Foundation | Proclaiming thegospel of christ | $20,000 |
| Timber Ridge Baptist Church | Proclaiming thegospel of christ | $5,000 |
| Anchor Ministry | Proclaiming thegospel of christ | $1,000 |
| Timberlake Christian Schools | Proclaiming thegospel of christ | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lewis L Thomas
- Mary C Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Foundation For Hope accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Foundation For Hope give?
$46,800 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Foundation For Hope?
Its 2025 filing lists Lewis L Thomas (Pres.& Dir) and Mary C Thomas (Sec. & Dir).
What does Foundation For Hope fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.