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RIPPLES OF HOPE INC

RIPPLES OF HOPE INC

Dedham, MA, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-2624459
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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RIPPLES OF HOPE INC

Dedham, MA, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-2624459
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

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Est.

2008

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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Ripples of Hope Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Massachusetts, having paid a total of $39K in grants to six grantees in 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE CREATION OF ENDURING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN DIVERSE FAMILIES,COMMUNITIES AND LEADERS WHO TOGETHER WORK ON LOCALLY-DRIVEN, SELF-SUSTAINING SOLUTIONS TO PRESSING CHALLENGES.
Total Funding Given

$39K

2024
Grantees funded
6
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
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Kristen Atwood
Board Member
K
Kathryn Cook
Board Member
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Lynsey Cozens
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RIPPLES OF HOPE INC?
No. RIPPLES OF HOPE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RIPPLES OF HOPE INC give?
RIPPLES OF HOPE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts. 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 RIPPLES OF HOPE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RIPPLES OF HOPE INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 RIPPLES OF HOPE INC make each year?
In 2024, RIPPLES OF HOPE INC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $39 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RIPPLES OF HOPE INC fund recently?
In 2024, RIPPLES OF HOPE INC awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include Dedham Food Pantry Charitable Trust, BLACK CLARKSVILLE INC, and CITY YEAR INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RIPPLES OF HOPE INC?
RIPPLES OF HOPE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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