Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation
Invitation OnlyBurbank, California · EIN 95-6048629 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $310,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
58% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayors Fund For Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 2024 Grant for Caseworkers for Homeless | $1,500,000 |
| Monarch School | San Diego, CA | General Support | $1,100,000 |
| Air Force Enlisted Village | Shalimar, FL | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| World War II Foundation | South Kingstown, RI | Miles, Morale & Memories | $310,000 |
| RAIN Inc | Bronx, NY | General Support | $300,000 |
| Chordoma Foundation | Durham, NC | Team Mac Project | $150,000 |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | General Support | $150,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Basser Institute | Philadelphia, PA | BRCA Research in honor of Steve Price | $50,000 |
| Good Shepherd Shelter | Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| American Film Institute | Los Angeles, CA | DWW 50th-in honor of Rosalind Wyman | $25,000 |
| Basilica of National Shrine | Washington, DC | Christmas Dinner | $20,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($1,290,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Dole Foundation | Washington, DC | Hope Foundation Financial Critical Assistance and Caregivers | $5,000,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,020,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $7,132,999 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349102760
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6048629
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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