Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation
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The Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking with a total of $6 million awarded to 52 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MONARCH SCHOOL
$3.1M
6%
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
$2.5M
5%

AIR FORCE ENLISTED VILLAGE INC
$2.1M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$137.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation?
No. Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation give?
Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Florida, and Louisiana. 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 Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include MONARCH SCHOOL , THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC, and AIR FORCE ENLISTED VILLAGE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation?
Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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