HOPEWELL FUND
HOPEWELL FUND
HOPEWELL FUND
AI Summary
HOPEWELL FUND is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with $112.3M in grants paid across 230 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE HOPEWELL FUND HELPS SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS AND OTHER CHANGEMAKERS LAUNCH NEW, (CONT. SCHEDULE O) INNOVATIVE SOCIAL CHANGE PROJECTS, PRIMARILY THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. HOPEWELL IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE RAPID AND EFFICIENT LAUNCHES OF WELL-RESOURCED PROJECTS WITH DIVERSE REVENUE & FUNDING MODELS, INCLUDING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AND INVESTMENTS. MANY OF HOPEWELL'S PROJECTS EMPLOY BOLD AND AMBITIOUS STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE IMPACT THEY SEEK. HOPEWELL IS MANAGED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH EXPERIENCE IN STARTING UP INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS.
Cause Areas
4
Community and economic development
Education
Human rights
Unknown or not classified
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND
Washington, DC
$32.3M
5%
NEW VENTURE FUND
Washington, DC
$30.1M
5%
GLOBAL IMPACT
Washington, DC
$19.6M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
256
Median 1st year grant
$69.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$80K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 960 grantees
- 27 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HOPEWELL FUND?
No. HOPEWELL FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HOPEWELL FUND give?
HOPEWELL FUND primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, and 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 HOPEWELL FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HOPEWELL FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $69 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HOPEWELL FUND make each year?
In 2024, HOPEWELL FUND awarded about 260 grants, totaling nearly $112.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HOPEWELL FUND fund recently?
In 2024, HOPEWELL FUND awarded grants to about 960 grantees. Recent grantees include SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND, NEW VENTURE FUND, and GLOBAL IMPACT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HOPEWELL FUND?
HOPEWELL FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.