HOPE FOR HEATHER
AI Summary
HOPE FOR HEATHER is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing $100K in total grants to three selected grantees in 2025. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with this funder.
Mission Statement
THE ENTITYS MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH, TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAND AWARENESS, AND TO HELP PROVIDE COMFORT TO WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES DEVASTSTED BY CANCER.
Cause Areas
1
Cancers
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH FUND INC
New York, NY
$75K
75%
THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC
SYRACUSE, NY
$15K
15%
CORTLAND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
Cortland, NY
$10K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HOPE FOR HEATHER?
No. HOPE FOR HEATHER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HOPE FOR HEATHER give?
HOPE FOR HEATHER primarily gives to organizations located in New York. 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 HOPE FOR HEATHER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HOPE FOR HEATHER fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HOPE FOR HEATHER make each year?
In 2025, HOPE FOR HEATHER awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $100 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HOPE FOR HEATHER fund recently?
In 2025, HOPE FOR HEATHER awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include THE OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH FUND INC, THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC, and CORTLAND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HOPE FOR HEATHER?
HOPE FOR HEATHER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.