AI Summary
Helen's Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $1.5 million in grants to 38 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Wheaton Academy
$1.2M
14%

Crossroads Kids Club
$1.1M
13%

LeTourneau University
$679K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HELEN'S HOPE FOUNDATION?
No. HELEN'S HOPE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HELEN'S HOPE FOUNDATION give?
HELEN'S HOPE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Connecticut. 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 HELEN'S HOPE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HELEN'S HOPE FOUNDATION 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 HELEN'S HOPE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HELEN'S HOPE FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HELEN'S HOPE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HELEN'S HOPE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Wheaton Academy, Crossroads Kids Club, and LeTourneau University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HELEN'S HOPE FOUNDATION?
HELEN'S HOPE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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