The Human Progress Foundation
Invitation OnlyIrvine, California · EIN 45-0556567 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$238K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1,907
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. | $125,000 |
| Choc Foundation | Orange, CA | Improves the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach, education and research. | $25,000 |
| Kou Family Foundation Dba Cure for Pc Foundation | Vernon, CA | Cancer research funds to support dr. nicholas nissen at purplestride los angeles 2022 and the ralph H. hruban, m.d. professorship at the… | $20,000 |
| World Affairs Council of Orange County | Irvine, CA | To educate and inform its members and community citizens on important issues concerning world affairs. | $15,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | To provide humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide | $10,000 |
| Arrowbear Music Associates an Educational Corporation | Lakewood, CA | To provide scholarships to young people from elementary school age through college age so that they may participate in the educational… | $10,000 |
| The Literacy Project | Newport Beach, CA | To eliminate the literacy gap of emerging, under-served, second and third graders who are functionally illiterate. | $10,000 |
| Nebo Education Foundation | Spanish Fork, UT | Committed to providing resources to enrich student learning. | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | New York City, NY | To provide rapid relief like food, water and medical care where it's needed most, along with the critical long-term support families need… | $8,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | To provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, making it a charitable institution. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $238,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $105,227 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349101718
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-0556567
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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