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Hope Through Life Foundation is a private corporation based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Schell Bray Aycock Abel. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $377K. Total assets have decreased from $2.8M in 2010 to $1.8M in 2024. 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 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Utah, North Carolina and Arizona. According to available records, Hope Through Life Foundation has made 45 grants totaling $491K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $110K in 2021 to $85K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $194K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $52K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Utah, North Carolina, Washington, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 8 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.
Hope Through Life Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 45 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in UT, NC, WA.
Hope Through Life Foundation has distributed a total of $491K across 45 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $52K.
Hope Through Life Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Hope Through Life Foundation is headquartered in CHAPEL HILL, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Andrew Howell | PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Kenan Howell | VICE-PRES, SECRETARY, DIRE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
45
Total Giving
$491K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisu Adult GrowthDIRECTOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND | Bluffdale, UT | $5K | 2023 |
| Experience Reality IncOPERATIONS | Durham, NC | $15K | 2024 |
| Friends Of MukhanyoOPERATIONS - MUKHANYO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | Durham, NC | $15K | 2024 |
| Reality MinistriesOPERATIONS | Durham, NC | $15K | 2024 |
| Bridge21 Park City CorpHOUSING CAMPAIGNOPERATIONS | Park City, UT | $10K | 2024 |
| Young Life Park CityOPERATIONS | Harlan, IA | $5K | 2024 |
| Maker UnionOPERATIONS | Park City, UT | $5K | 2024 |
| MiraclefeetOPERATIONS | Chapel Hill, NC | $5K | 2024 |
| Mission FijiOPERATIONS | Coalville, UT | $5K | 2024 |
| Fuller Center Housing Of Utah CountyBIKE ADVENTURE | Americus, GA | $5K | 2024 |
| Skjaja Fundyouthworks On MainOPERATIONS | Carrboro, NC | $5K | 2024 |
| Christian Center Park CityOPERATIONS | Park City, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Academy31OPERATIONS | Raleigh, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Pregnancy Support SericesOPERATIONS | Chapel Hill, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Operation Underground RailroadOPERATIONS | Cedar City, UT | $17K | 2022 |
| Turning Point UsaOPERATIONS | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Side By Side SpokaneOPERATIONSOPERATIONS | Spokane, WA | $20K | 2021 |
| Park City Young LifeOPERATIONS | Park City, UT | $10K | 2021 |
| Young Life Impacting HeartsOPERATIONSOPERATIONS | Garden Grove, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Thrive Worx FoundationOPERATIONS | Roswell, GA | $10K | 2021 |
| Unc Health FoundationDESIGNATED FOR HORIZONS PROGRAM FUND 348322 | Chapel Hill, NC | $5K | 2021 |