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The Hope Foundation Inc

Ann Arbor, Michigan  ·  EIN 742655302  ·  Private foundation

Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, The Hope Foundation Inc has awarded $9.3M across 135 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$59.8M
Total assets
135
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Hope Foundation Inc funds

The Hope Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Hope Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
HOPE SWOG SDMC AWARD
Seattle, WA$319K2024
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Statistical Data Management Support
Seattle, WA$297K2020
Regents of the University of California Los Angeles
SWOG/Hope Impact
Los Angeles, CA$250K2020
Cancer Research and Biostatistics
HOPE SDMC BRIDGE AWARD
Seattle, WA$250K2024
North Florida Foundation for Research and Education
SWOG VA STOREFRONT AWARD
Gainesville, FL$202K2024
Mayo Clinic Arizona
SWOG/HOPE IMPACT
Scottsdale, AZ$175K2023
Foundation for Advancing Veterans
SWOG VA STOREFRONT AWARD
San Antonio, TX$153K2024
University of Texas Md Anderson
SWOG/HOPE IMPACT AWARD
Houston, TX$152K2024
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
HOPE SDMC BRIDGE AWARD
Seattle, WA$151K2024
Research Institute at Nationwide
STRS FUNDING - TRIAL S2212
Columbus, OH$150K2023
Cancer Research and Biostatistics
SWOG LATIN AMERICA INITIATIVE
Seattle, WA$150K2024
Regents of the University of Michigan the University of Michigan-orsp
Support Sarcoma Survivorship Clinic
Ann Arbor, MI$148K2017
University of Texas Hsc at Houston
SWOG/Hope Impact
Houston, TX$146K2020
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Statistical Data Management Support
Seattle, WA$141K2019
Md Anderson Cancer Center
SWOG/Hope Impact
Houston, TX$127K2019

The Hope Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2018$1.2M
2019$1.6M
2020$1.4M
2023$1.2M
2024$2.3M

How to apply for funding from The Hope Foundation Inc

The Hope Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at thehopefoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Hope Foundation Inc

Does The Hope Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
The Hope Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Hope Foundation Inc fund?
The Hope Foundation Inc's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Regents of the University of California Los Angeles. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Hope Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Hope Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.3M over 135 grants.
Where is The Hope Foundation Inc located?
The Hope Foundation Inc is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 742655302.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Hope Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Hope Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.