Hope & A Future

What Hope & A Future does

Hope & A Future, Inc. is an Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian organization headquartered at 909 W. McDowell Road in Phoenix, founded in 2004 by Michael Brewer and Kelli Freeman after Brewer identified a coverage gap for foster children who aged out of Royal Family Kids' Camp programs at age 12. The organization serves abused and neglected children in the Arizona foster care system through a portfolio of programs: Royal Family Kids' Camp (ages 7–11), Teen Reach Adventure Camp (ages 12–15), the year-round LIFE 360 life-skills mentoring program, the John S. Brewer Memorial Scholarship Fund, a Transitional Housing Program launched in 2024 for youth aging out of foster care (5 units, vision to double to 10 by 2027), the Bobby Edd Penson Fund for emergency financial assistance, an annual Christmas Celebration serving approximately 1,200 children, the Arizona Princess Program, and the All-Star Program. Operational delivery runs through 50+ church partners across Phoenix metro and Prescott, corporate sponsors including Walmart Foundation, JPMorgan Chase, USAA, Target, and Costco, and a workforce of approximately 30 staff.

The underlying infrastructure is a community-services operating model rather than a technology platform: services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries via in-person camps, mentorships, housing units, and check-ins, supported by a WordPress website and a Network for Good donation portal. Technology is not a distinguishing asset; program differentiation rests on faith-based programming, high counselor-to-camper ratios, end-to-end coverage of the foster youth lifecycle (ages 7–26), and structured mentorship continuity from camp through college and independent living.

Revenue mechanics combine individual donations, corporate and foundation grants, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, payroll deduction and employer matching programs, and the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit, for which Hope & A Future is certified as a Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization (QFCO Code 10021). Tax-credit-eligible donations are capped at $1,262 (married) or $632 (single) for the 2026 tax year, while IRA QCDs are capped at $111,000 per donor for 2026. Sponsorship units are priced individually — $500 per foster child for camp, $50 per child for the Christmas party, and $100 per month for LIFE 360 mentor pairings — with no fees charged to beneficiaries. No audited revenue figure is publicly disclosed; the organization has stated that $3 million is needed to continue scaling the Transitional Housing Program.

Name

Hope & A Future

Legal name

Hope & A Future, Inc.

Website

https://azhope.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hope & A Future is an Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving foster children ages 7–26 through summer camps, year-round mentoring, scholarships, and transitional housing. Programs are funded by donations, the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit, corporate sponsors, and 50+ church partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foster Care and Youth Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAO

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Foster care services
• Youth mentoring programs
• Summer camp foster youth
• Transitional housing youth
• College scholarships foster care

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue stream from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants supporting foster care programs including summer camps, life skills mentoring, scholarships, and transitional housing.
2. Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit: As a Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization (QFCO Code 10021), donors receive dollar-for-dollar state tax credits for donations up to $1,262 (married) or $632 (single) for 2026 tax year.
3. IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions: Donors aged 70½+ can make QCDs directly from their IRA to reduce taxable income, with $108,000 annual limit per person in 2025 and $111,000 for 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hope & A Future is an Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian organization that provides free foster care support programs, including summer camps for ages 7-15, year-round life skills mentoring, college scholarships, transitional housing, emergency financial assistance, and holiday celebrations to abused and neglected children in the Arizona foster care system. All services are funded through donations, the Arizona Foster Care Tax Credit, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.

Product overview

Hope & A Future is an Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian organization that does not operate a traditional tech product. The organization offers a portfolio of foster care support programs including summer camps (Royal Family Kids' Camp for ages 7-11 and Teen Reach Adventure Camp for ages 12-15), the year-round LIFE 360 life skills mentoring program, the John S. Brewer Memorial Scholarship Fund for educational assistance, a Transitional Housing Program for young adults aging out of foster care, the Bobby Edd Penson Fund for emergency financial assistance, the Annual Christmas Celebration, and the Arizona Princess and All-Star Programs. These programs are charitable services, not technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dobson Ranch Golf CoursecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free golf instruction, food and fun one Saturday per month for foster youth participating in LIFE 360 program, supporting life skills development through recreational activities
• Cheesecake FactorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports the Life Skills Program by providing meals and venue for educational events for foster youth, enhancing the mentoring and tutoring services
• Youth Link MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven-year partnership supporting TRAC Camp with volunteers for boy's All-Star program, Christmas celebrations, awareness events, and Cars 101 Life Skills events
• Royal Family Kids' Camp (RFKC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization providing camp programs for foster children ages 7-11; Hope & A Future extends services to older teens who age out of RFKC, continuing the support through TRAC and LIFE 360 programs
• Dolce Salon & SpacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides hair styling, makeup services, and dress drive coordination for the Arizona Princess Program, transforming foster girls into princesses at the start of TRAC camp
• Phoenix SunsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional sports team providing game tickets and experiences for foster families, with players participating in All-Star program mentorship
• Arizona CardinalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFL team players participating as All-Stars in the boys program, sharing life lessons and stories of perseverance with foster boys
• Arizona DiamondbacksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLB team providing game tickets and player involvement in All-Star programs for foster youth
• All Aboard America!minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation partner providing bus services for foster youth to attend Life 360 events and community activities
• Scottsdale Bible ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary founding church partner; hosts RFKC summer camp for foster children ages 7-11, with Michael Brewer volunteering since 2000
• Arizona State University (ASU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for Spirit of Service Scholar Seminar on Foster Care; scholarship recipients attend ASU programs
• Grand Canyon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost for campus tours; scholarship recipients including Chelsea who graduated with nursing degree
• East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade school partner hosting tours for foster youth exploring vocational training in Radio/Audio Production and Culinary Arts
• Wildlife World ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides zoo experiences for foster youth through Life 360 events, creating memories and educational opportunities
• Hall of Flame Museum of FirefightingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuseum partner hosting Life 360 educational events for foster youth
• Musical Instrument MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIM hosts Life 360 events providing cultural and musical experiences for foster youth

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Voices for Children Arizona: Arizona Court Appointed Special Advocate program that recruits and trains volunteers to advocate for foster children in court, sharing the same Arizona foster-care beneficiary base as Hope & A Future.
• CASA of Maricopa County: Local Court Appointed Special Advocates affiliate serving abused and neglected children in Maricopa County, operating in the same Phoenix-area ecosystem that Hope & A Future serves.
• Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation: Arizona-based 501(c)(3) providing direct financial assistance, enrichment programs, and scholarships to children in foster care, operating in the same geography and serving the same beneficiary population as Hope & A Future.
• National Foster Youth Institute: Nonprofit focused on amplifying voices and outcomes for current and former foster youth, sharing the population served and the mission-driven advocacy/mentorship model.
• Comfort Cases: Nonprofit that provides backpacks and essentials to children entering the foster care system, sharing the foster youth beneficiary population and direct-service model that Hope & A Future applies in Arizona.
• Together We Rise: National nonprofit providing direct support (welcome boxes, scholarships, housing, bikes) to current and aging-out foster youth, mirroring Hope & A Future's housing-and-scholarship model across a much larger footprint.
• Royal Family Kids' Camp (RFKC): National network of week-long summer camps for foster children ages 7-11; Hope & A Future runs the Arizona affiliate and similarly extends services to older teens aging out of RFKC programs.
• Make-A-Wish Arizona: Arizona chapter of a major children's wish-granting nonprofit; comparable in being a Phoenix-based, donor-driven 501(c)(3) creating transformational experiences for children in crisis.

Others

• Children's Action Alliance: Arizona advocacy nonprofit working on child welfare, child care, and juvenile justice policy; thematically aligned with Hope & A Future's focus on improving outcomes for Arizona's most vulnerable children.

Regional players

• A New Leaf: Phoenix-based human services nonprofit providing housing, family support, behavioral health, and youth programs across the Valley, overlapping the same youth and vulnerable-population mission in Arizona.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/azhope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/azhope

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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