COLUMBUS HOPE FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
COLUMBUS HOPE FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE CARE OR SUPPORT OF MENTALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC
Washington, DC
$267.9K
19%

PROGRAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE
Bluffton, SC
$171.1K
12%
ST JOHNS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
$26.9K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COLUMBUS HOPE FOUNDATION INC?
No. COLUMBUS HOPE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COLUMBUS HOPE FOUNDATION INC give?
COLUMBUS HOPE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina and District Of Columbia. 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 COLUMBUS HOPE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COLUMBUS HOPE FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,024. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COLUMBUS HOPE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, COLUMBUS HOPE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $121 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COLUMBUS HOPE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, COLUMBUS HOPE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC, PROGRAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE, and ST JOHNS CATHOLIC SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COLUMBUS HOPE FOUNDATION INC?
COLUMBUS HOPE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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