POPS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
POPS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $240.1K in grants to 10 grantees in 2025. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with POPS FOUNDATION can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
POPS FOUNDATION IS SETUP AS A REFERRAL AND RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES INTERESTED IN ADOPTING ORPHANS FROM CHINA. IT IS OFFERING SERVICES SUCH AS ORGANIZING SEMINARS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADOPTING ORPHANED CHILDREN FROM CHINA AND RECOMMENDING REPUTABLE ADOPTION AGENCIES THAT FACILITATE INTERNATIONAL ADOPTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES.
Cause Areas
1
Adoption
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GO LIVE SERVE INTERNATIONAL INC
$38K
2%
Chang Family Foundation
$37K
2%
HAWAII INTERNATIONAL CHILD PLACEMENT & FAMILY SERVICES
$24.4K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to POPS FOUNDATION?
No. POPS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does POPS FOUNDATION give?
POPS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Hawaii, and Colorado. 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 POPS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from POPS 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 POPS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, POPS FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $240 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did POPS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, POPS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include GO LIVE SERVE INTERNATIONAL INC, Chang Family Foundation, and HAWAII INTERNATIONAL CHILD PLACEMENT & FAMILY SERVICES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to POPS FOUNDATION?
POPS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.