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Ray of Hope Foundation

Ray of Hope Foundation

Falmouth, ME, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
05-6149197
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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Ray of Hope Foundation

Falmouth, ME, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
05-6149197
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Ray of Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in New York, Florida, and Maine, having distributed a total of $355K in grants to 27 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$355K

2024
Grantees funded
27
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

3

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
C
Charles Gendron
Board Member
T
Theresa Gendron
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Ray of Hope Foundation?
No. Ray of Hope Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Ray of Hope Foundation give?
Ray of Hope Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Florida, and Maine. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Ray of Hope Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Ray of Hope Foundation fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Ray of Hope Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Ray of Hope Foundation awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $355 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Ray of Hope Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Ray of Hope Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include MESIVTA YESHIVA RABBI CHAIM BERLIN, STARABILITY FOUNDATION INC, and North Yarmouth Academy. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Ray of Hope Foundation?
Ray of Hope Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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