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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2690760

HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · BONITA SPGS, FL 34135

Financials

$37K$43K2023$26K$30K2024$31K$57K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$30,550$56,804-$26,254$152,893–$152,893
December 31, 2024990-EZ$25,793$30,100-$4,307$153,593–$153,593
December 31, 2023990-EZ$37,381$43,294-$5,913$157,900–$157,900
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$30,094
Investment income
$456

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$54,300
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$2,443
Other expenses
$61
Program services (functional)
$28,300

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$153,593
Total assets, end of year
$152,893
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$152,893
Cash, savings and investments
$152,893
Gross receipts
$30,550

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ron AndersonPresident1$0
Susan SchwinnSecretary1$0
Joann VothDirector1$0
William BarnesTreasurer1$0
Curt BrennerDirector1$0
Andy FrechDirector1$0
Marilyn FentonDirector1$0
Ron KnautzDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ron AndersonPresident1$0
Susan SchwinnSecretary1$0
Joann VothDirector1$0
William BarnesDirector1$0
Curt BrennerDirector1$0
Andy FrechDirector1$0
Marilyn FentonDirector1$0
Ron KnautzDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ron AndersonPresident1$0
Susan SchwinnSecretary1$0
Joann VothDirector1$0
William BarnesDirector1$0
Curt BrennerDirector1$0
Andy FrechDirector1$0
Marilyn FentonDirector1$0
Ron KnautzDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
25999 OLD 41 RD, BONITA SPGS, FL 34135-7824
In care of
% RON ANDERSON
Signed the 990-EZ
Cori Palmer, Administrator

Mission

Hope Lutheran Foundations purpose is to receive manage and distribute funds for missions outreach scholarships and special purpose projects to spread the word of Jesus.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Lutheran World Relief - Respond to natural disasters and complex situations helping people reconstruct rebuild and reduce venerability to future shocks. Partner with communities and create jobs and develop productivity inclusive and resilient economic rotted agriculture. Feed the hungry and develop skills to those who need it.
    Expenses $15,000 · grants $15,000
  • Capstone Ministries is a ministry to the street children of Western Kenya specifically Kisumu and the surrounding areas. Capstone was founded in 2005 with the objective of restoring street children with their family. The ministry is founded upon the Scripture from Psalm 118:22 The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone. Capstone Ministries is a Recognized Service Organization of LC-MS.
    Expenses $7,300 · grants $7,300
  • Love Inc - Located in Bonita Springs Florida Love In the Name of Christ provides local residents who need assistance with their monthly expenses due to hardship in their financial situation. The service numerous families during the year. They provide services and support to the community of Bonita Springs Fl
    Expenses $6,000 · grants $6,000
  • Christ the King LC
    grants $3,000
  • Connexion LC
    grants $2,000
  • 4 Kids - A Christian Training of foster parents and children
    grants $2,000
  • Harvest Time Ministries - Provide food and supplies for agricultural workers and the homeless
    grants $2,000
  • Pelican Ministries - Support the Haitian ministry of LCMS - Reverend Charelus.
    grants $4,000
  • St Mathews House - Support essential services at the Fort Myers Florida Shelter
    grants $2,000
  • Shaws Ministry - Missionary work in Central Asia
    grants $3,000
  • Bernett Ministry - Evangelistic effors in Kyrgyzstan
    grants $3,000
  • Thrivent Community Church - Christian Education of four interns
    grants $3,000
  • Yesukan Ministry - Adult Christian Learning Center - provide the tools to help immigrants learn read and write the english language.
    grants $2,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
26-2690760
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$152,893
Income (IRS master file)
$30,550

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$30,550$56,804$152,893IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$25,793$30,100$153,593XML
990-EZDecember 2023$37,381$43,294$157,900XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2690760).

Questions about HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC is 26-2690760.
Is HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HOPE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,550, expenses of $56,804 and total assets of $152,893 at year end.

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