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Discovering Hope Foundation is a private corporation based in ANN ARBOR, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is David W Drews. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $72K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan and Florida. According to available records, Discovering Hope Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $346K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $97K in 2021 to $118K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $132K distributed across 9 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Michigan and Florida and Ohio. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Discovering Hope Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, FL, OH.
Discovering Hope Foundation has distributed a total of $346K across 22 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K.
Discovering Hope Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Discovering Hope Foundation is headquartered in ANN ARBOR, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David W Drews | PRESIDENT, S | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa R Drews | V PRESIDENT, | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$346K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents Of The University Of MiEDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT | Ann Arbor, MI | $43K | 2023 |
| The Judson CenterCREATE BETTER FUTURE FOR MI CHILDRN | Farmington Hills, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Fish Of Sanibel CaptivaSOCIAL SERVICES FOR SANIBEL FL | Sanibel, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Karmanos Cancer InstituteCANCER CARE, RESEARCH & EDUCATION | Detroit, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| SccfENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Sanibel, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife SocietyNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | Sanibel, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Kirk In The Hills ChurchRELIGIOUS EDUCATION | Bloomfield Twp, MI | $18K | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan -CpoEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Ann Arbot, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan HospitalMEDICAL | Ann Arbor, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Foundation Of The IslandsPHILANTHROPY | Sanibel, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Accent PontiacSOCIAL CHANGE THRU MUSIC | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $3K | 2022 |
| Share Detroit IncLOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Breakthrough SchoolsEDUCATIONAL | Cleveland, OH | $1K | 2022 |
| Sanctuary Of Golf ClubSCHOLARSHIP GRANTS | Sanibel Island, FL | $1K | 2021 |