The HOPE Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 46-1571518 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$72K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acumen Fund Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelt | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Woods Hole, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Palo Alto Humane Society | Palo Alto, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Albert Lea, MN | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $73,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502339349101005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1571518
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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