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HOPE FOR THE FUTURE MINISTRIES
FARMINGDALE, NY · EIN 112967943 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · hopeforthefuture.com
revenue
$75K
expenses
$152K
net assets
$149K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE MINISTRY IS TO FEED THE NEEDY ON THE STREETS OF NEW YORK. THE MINSTRY PREACHES THE GOSPEL AND GIVES AWAY FOOD AND CLOTHING TO THE ELDERLY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Street outreach ministry based in New York that provides food, clothing, and spiritual support to homeless and impoverished individuals. Operates hot meal services and food pantries in Manhattan and Long Island, with a focus on evangelism and direct aid. Founded in the 1980s by Pastor Diane Dunne, the organization combines practical assistance with Bible study and discipleship for marginalized populations.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Church Without Walls
Year-round Bible study and worship service held in Tompkins Square Park for homeless, seniors, and disenfranchised individuals
Food Pantry
Regular pantry service offering groceries and essentials in Hempstead and Farmingdale, NY
Hot Meal Distribution
Provides hot, nutritious meals to homeless individuals every Saturday in Manhattan and Long Island locations
Winter Relief
Distributes sleeping bags and cold-weather gear to homeless individuals during winter months
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Coordinate volunteer engagement in meal preparation and community outreach
      Engages individuals and groups in service activities including meal preparation, distribution, and community outreach, providing structured volunteer opportunities as part of its operational programs.
    • Operate food pantry and hot meal distribution programs in New York City and Long Island
      Distributes food and nutritious hot meals through pantry services and weekly meal programs, serving over 1,000 people every Saturday in locations including Hempstead, Farmingdale, and New York City. Activities include regular food pantry operations, street-based food distribution, and provision of pantry items and hot meals.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Distribute seasonal and emergency supplies to homeless individuals
      Provides sleeping bags and other essential supplies to homeless individuals during winter months and in response to emergencies, such as after the 2009 arson-related warehouse destruction when Thanksgiving meals were distributed to over 1,000 families.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Offer capacity-building support to emerging ministries and community programs
      Provides guidance, planning support, and training to other ministries and individuals launching soup kitchens and pantries, and trains volunteers—including interns, mothers, and youth groups—in street evangelism and outreach.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide referrals to external social support services
      Connects individuals in need with external support services, enhancing access to broader community resources as part of holistic service delivery.
  • Intercessory Prayer Services 1 activity
    • Provide spiritual counseling, prayer services, and religious outreach
      Offers counseling and prayer services during direct service activities and shares religious teachings through gospel preaching, integrating spiritual support into community service programs.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$73K97%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2K3%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$152K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$47K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$149K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$149K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Full Gospel Christian Centre Partner — Hosted ordination ceremony for Pastor Diane Dunne on December 3, 1995.
  • Local churches Partner — Partner with the organization by sending volunteer teams to support operations
  • New Life Christian Book Store Partner — Employed Pastor Diane Dunne prior to founding Hope for the Future Ministries, where initial street outreach began.
  • New York City Food Bank Partner — Partnered with Hope for the Future Ministries to supply food after the 2009 warehouse fire.
  • World Challenge Ministries Network — Provided training to Pastor Diane Dunne under David Wilkerson from 1982 to 1987.
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts video content related to the organization's activities.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Church-Without-Walls Model
    methodology: church-without-walls
    By operating a church-in-the-park model, we provide accessible spiritual community for people who cannot integrate into traditional church settings, because removing institutional barriers increases inclusion and participation.
  • Faith-Integrated Service Delivery
    methodology: faith-integrated_service_delivery
    By combining material aid distribution with gospel preaching, we address both physical and spiritual needs, because holistic care requires spiritual engagement alongside material support.