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HOPEWELL FUND

HOPEWELL FUND

WASHINGTON, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-3681860
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
Women Led
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HOPEWELL FUND

WASHINGTON, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-3681860
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
Women Led

Overview

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Est.

2015

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Hopewell Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with grantees, providing support through an invitation-only process. With a total of $112.3 million in grants paid to 960 organizations in 2024, it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Hopewell Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through 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.
Total Funding Given

$112.3M

2024
Grantees funded
960
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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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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Lee Bodner
Board Member
M
Marissa Padilla
Board Member
C
Cheryl Contee
Board Member

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.
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