New Hope Foundation funds faith-driven, Christian ministry and education organizations at local, national, and international levels, with a clear emphasis on conservative religious causes, marriage and family ministries, and pro‑life/pregnancy support. They also back international relief and economic development partners and local safety‑net charities in Muscatine (food bank, Y, social action). Grants are often repeat awards to the same organizations, suggesting long‑term relationships rather than one‑off gifts.
Three recurring grant relationships define New Hope Foundation’s recent giving: Marriage Encounter Support Foundation received $30,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025; Alliance Defending Freedom was also supported at $27,500 in both 2023 and 2024; and International Justice Mission received $27,500 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Those multi-year awards point to a funder that favors steady support rather than isolated gifts. New Hope Foundation backs Christian ministry, faith-based education, marriage and family work, pro-life and pregnancy support, and select humanitarian and economic-development efforts. Its grants reach local organizations in Muscatine and elsewhere in Iowa, along with national religious and advocacy groups. The foundation also supports schools and ministries tied to Christian education and discipleship, including Bible Study Fellowship, Des Moines Christian School, Saints Mary and Mathias Catholic School, and Mississippi Valley FCA. The recent record shows a pattern of repeated awards to the same grantees across multiple years, often at similar amounts. That consistency appears across both local community groups and national faith-based organizations, suggesting long-term organizational partnerships within a clearly defined set of religious and social-service priorities.
Marriage and family ministries are a clear priority. New Hope Foundation gave $30,000 in 2025 to Marriage Encounter Support Foundation for religious, educational, charitable, pro-marriage work, continuing similar gifts in prior years. In Christian education, the foundation supported Bible Study Fellowship with $22,500 in 2025 for religious, charitable, educational purposes, and also funded faith-based schools such as Des Moines Christian School and Saints Mary and Mathias Catholic School. Its pro-life and pregnancy-support giving includes a $15,000 grant in 2025 to Innervisions Healthcare for pregnancy support. The foundation also funds broader Christian formation and discipleship, including a $17,500 grant in 2025 to Mississippi Valley FCA for religious, charitable, educational, Christian discipleship work. Beyond local service, New Hope Foundation has backed international humanitarian and economic-development organizations, including Hope International and Matthew 25 Ministries.
$519K
$28.3M
$964K
$1.2M
Most grants fall between $3K and $9K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$9K
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Concentrated, relationship-driven giving: many grantees receive multiple, recurring grants (several organizations listed with three grants each). Funding mixes mid-sized gifts to a handful of national partners with consistent support for local Muscatine nonprofits and faith institutions.
Notable grantees: Marriage Encounter Support Foundation, Alliance Defending Freedom, Hope International, Bible Study Fellowship, Innervisions Healthcare
Typical grants are modest and clustered around a middle range: the 25th percentile is $2,938, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $9,000. The recent-grants record also shows a set of higher, repeated awards to a small number of organizations, which suggests a mix of routine support and larger anchor gifts. New Hope Foundation is a regular funder, not a vehicle for individual giving or program-related investments. The same organizations appear across multiple years in the grants list, indicating recurring relationships rather than one-time awards.
Grant recipients are entirely in the United States. Iowa is the top state by grant count, and 44% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Muscatine appears repeatedly among recipient cities, alongside Urbandale and Eldridge in Iowa. Outside Iowa, recent grants also land in Scottsdale, Washington, Lancaster, San Antonio, West Des Moines, and Cincinnati, showing a national footprint even with a strong in-state concentration.
The foundation supports Christian ministry, faith-based education, marriage and family work, pregnancy support, and humanitarian or economic-development organizations. Recent grantees include religious education groups, Christian schools, pro-marriage ministries, a pregnancy-support provider, and international aid and economic-development partners.
Yes. The record shows repeated awards to the same organizations across multiple years, including Marriage Encounter Support Foundation at $30,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025; International Justice Mission at $27,500 in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Matthew 25 Ministries at $16,250 in each of those same years.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is centered at small-to-midsize awards: the 25th percentile is $2,938, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $9,000. The recent list also includes larger recurring grants above that range for a handful of organizations.
Its grants are national in scope, but Iowa receives the largest share of awards by count. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, and 44% of grants go to recipients in Iowa, including multiple organizations in Muscatine.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION | WASHINGTON, DC | $30,000 | 2026 | HUMAN RIGHTS, CHARITABLE |
| HOPE INTERNATIONAL | LANCASTER, PA | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, FREE ENTERPRISE, HELP FOR THE POOR |
| MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER SUPPORT FOUNDATION | MUSCATINE, IA | $30,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, PRO-MARRIAGE |
| ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $27,500 | 2026 | RELIGOUS, CHARITABLE, HUMAN RIGHTS |
| BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $25,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL |
| DES MOINES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | URBANDALE, IA | $22,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATION PURPOSES |
| SAINTS MARY AND MATHIAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL | MUSCATINE, IA | $20,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL |
| MISSISSIPPI VALLEY FCA | ELDRIDGE, IA | $20,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP |
| MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES | CINCINATI, OH | $18,000 | 2026 | INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AID AND DISASTER RELIEF |
| SPRING VALLEY BIBLE CAMP | MUSCATINE, IA | $17,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS |
| INNERVISIONS HEALTHCARE | WEST DES MOINES, IA | $16,000 | 2026 | PREGNANCY SUPPORT |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | MUSCATINE, IA | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, HELD FOR THE POOR |
| MUSCATINE COMMUNITY Y | MUSCATINE, IA | $15,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, YOUTH, HELP FOR THE POOR |
| SALT COMPANY AT CORNERSTONE | AMES, IA | $13,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL |
| THREE ROOTS INTERNATIONAL | FAIRFAX, VA | $12,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, HELP FOR THE POOR |
| ALPHA USA | NAPERVILLE, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE |
| REBUILDING TOGETHER MUSCATINE COUNTY INC | MUSCATINE, IA | $9,000 | 2026 | HELP TO REHABILITATE HOMES OF LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS |
| PREGNANCY RESOURCES | DAVENPORT, IA | $9,000 | 2026 | PREGNANCY SUPPORT, EDUCATION, MEDICAL COUNSELING |
| FLICKINGER LEARNING CENTER | MUSCATINE, IA | $8,750 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL |
| MERCY HILL CHURCH | CINCINNATI, OH | $8,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES |
| JESUS MISSION CHURCH | MUSCATINE, IA | $8,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, EVANGELISM, HELP FOR THE POOR |
| HOUSE OF HOPE | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | $8,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, HELP FOR THE POOR |
| CHRISTAR INTERNATIONAL (ARAB WOMEN TODAY PROJECT) | RICHARDSON, TX | $7,500 | 2026 | MINISTRY FOR ARAB WOMEN OF ALL FAITHS |
| BIRTHRIGHT OF BLACKHAWK COUNTY | CEDAR FALLS, IA | $7,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE, PREGNANCY SUPPORT, SANCTITY OF LIFE |
| RED BIRD MISSION | BEVERLY, KY | $7,000 | 2026 | RELIGOUS, CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL, HELP FOR THE POOR |
| WORLD RELIEF | BALTIMORE, MD | $6,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, HELP FOR THE POOR |
| SUMMER GAMES UNIVERSITY | DAVENPORT, IA | $6,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATION PURPOSES |
| HOPE GRAFTED IN | LEO, IN | $5,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE, HELP FOR THE POOR |
| CAMP COURAGEOUS | MONTICELLO, IA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE, CARE OF DISABLED |
| MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | RELIGOUS, EDUCATIONAL, EVANGELISM |
| SOLE HOPE | ST JAMES, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, HELP FOR THE POOR |
| FAITHFUL PRESENCE | WARRENTON, VA | $5,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, EDUCATION, CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP |
| UP WITH FAMILIES | DEWITT, IA | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL, PRO-FAMILY, COMMUNITY SERVICES |
| SENIOR RESOURCES | MUSCATINE, IA | $4,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE, CARE FOR SENIORS |
| GLOBAL CHE ENTERPRISES | GILBERT, AZ | $4,000 | 2026 | CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY, NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVEMENT |
| CRU (CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL) | NEW CUMBERLAND, PA | $4,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, HEALTH, HELP FOR THE POOR |
| NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE | ORANGE CITY, IA | $4,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, CHRISTIAN COLLEGE |
| EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION (K-LOVE) | OMAHA, NE | $4,000 | 2026 | CHRISTIAN RADIO |
| HILLSDALE COLLEGE | HILLSDALE, MI | $3,750 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL |
| FOCUS ON THE FAMILY | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $3,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, PRO-FAMILY |
| WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS | ORLANDO, FL | $3,500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, BIBLE TRANSLATION |
| THE NAVIGATORS | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $3,500 | 2026 | RELIGOUS, EDUCATIONAL, CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, HELP FOR THE POOR |
| RIVERBEND FOOD BANK | DAVENPORT, IA | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE, HELP FOR THE POOR |
| SALT COMPANY AT TREELINE CHURCH | ANN ARBOR, MI | $3,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES |
| THE BECKET FUND FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL, HUMAN RIGHTS, LIMITED GOVERNMENT |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MUSCATINE(FRIENDS OF MUSSER PUBLIC LIBRARY) | MUSCATINE, IA | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE, FINANANCIAL EDUCATION |
| SALT COMPANY AT VERITAS CHURCH | TIFFIN, IA | $3,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL |
| DORDT UNIVERSITY | SIOUX CENTER, IA | $3,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, CHRISTIAN COLLEGE |
| SALT COMPANY AT CANDEO CHURCH | CEDAR FALLS, IA | $3,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL |
| IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION | MUSCATINE, IA | $3,000 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL, INDEPENDENT COLLEGES |
INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION
$30,000HUMAN RIGHTS, CHARITABLE
CHARITABLE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, FREE ENTERPRISE, HELP FOR THE POOR
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER SUPPORT FOUNDATION
$30,000RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, PRO-MARRIAGE
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATION PURPOSES
SAINTS MARY AND MATHIAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
$20,500RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY FCA
$20,000RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES
$18,000INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AID AND DISASTER RELIEF
SPRING VALLEY BIBLE CAMP
$17,000CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS
INNERVISIONS HEALTHCARE
$16,000PREGNANCY SUPPORT
THE SALVATION ARMY
$15,000CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, HELD FOR THE POOR
SALT COMPANY AT CORNERSTONE
$13,000RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL
THREE ROOTS INTERNATIONAL
$12,500CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, HELP FOR THE POOR
ALPHA USA
$10,000EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE
REBUILDING TOGETHER MUSCATINE COUNTY INC
$9,000HELP TO REHABILITATE HOMES OF LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS
PREGNANCY RESOURCES
$9,000PREGNANCY SUPPORT, EDUCATION, MEDICAL COUNSELING
MERCY HILL CHURCH
$8,000RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
JESUS MISSION CHURCH
$8,000RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, EVANGELISM, HELP FOR THE POOR
HOUSE OF HOPE
$8,000CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, HELP FOR THE POOR
CHRISTAR INTERNATIONAL (ARAB WOMEN TODAY PROJECT)
$7,500MINISTRY FOR ARAB WOMEN OF ALL FAITHS
BIRTHRIGHT OF BLACKHAWK COUNTY
$7,500CHARITABLE, PREGNANCY SUPPORT, SANCTITY OF LIFE
RED BIRD MISSION
$7,000RELIGOUS, CHARITABLE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL, HELP FOR THE POOR
SUMMER GAMES UNIVERSITY
$6,500RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATION PURPOSES
HOPE GRAFTED IN
$5,500CHARITABLE, HELP FOR THE POOR
MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE
$5,000RELIGOUS, EDUCATIONAL, EVANGELISM
SOLE HOPE
$5,000CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, HELP FOR THE POOR
FAITHFUL PRESENCE
$5,000RELIGIOUS, EDUCATION, CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
UP WITH FAMILIES
$5,000EDUCATIONAL, PRO-FAMILY, COMMUNITY SERVICES
SENIOR RESOURCES
$4,500CHARITABLE, CARE FOR SENIORS
GLOBAL CHE ENTERPRISES
$4,000CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY, NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVEMENT
CRU (CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL)
$4,000CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, HEALTH, HELP FOR THE POOR
NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE
$4,000EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
$3,500RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, PRO-FAMILY
WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS
$3,500RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, BIBLE TRANSLATION
THE NAVIGATORS
$3,500RELIGOUS, EDUCATIONAL, CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, HELP FOR THE POOR
RIVERBEND FOOD BANK
$3,000CHARITABLE, HELP FOR THE POOR
SALT COMPANY AT TREELINE CHURCH
$3,000RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
EDUCATIONAL, HUMAN RIGHTS, LIMITED GOVERNMENT
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MUSCATINE(FRIENDS OF MUSSER PUBLIC LIBRARY)
$3,000CHARITABLE, FINANANCIAL EDUCATION
SALT COMPANY AT VERITAS CHURCH
$3,000RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL
DORDT UNIVERSITY
$3,000EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
SALT COMPANY AT CANDEO CHURCH
$3,000RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL