Private foundation · EIN 45-0558149 · Fullerton, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Spectrum of Hope Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $8,720 total, median $1,200. 100% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: The maximum grant amount is $1,000.00.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$8,720
Median grant
$1,200
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
No specific deadline.
Assets
$1.4M

How to apply

Complete written application demonstrating needs. The application may be downloaded from www.spectrumhope.org Contact: The Spectrum of Hope Foundation, 17128 Colima Road 116, Hacienda Heights, Ca, info@spectrumofhope.org Deadlines: No specific deadline. Restrictions: The maximum grant amount is $1,000.00.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 3 of 5 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dosan MemorialBuena Park, CACharitable$3,600
Code the SpectrumIrvine, CACharitable$1,920
Being Built TogetherIrvine, CACharitable$1,200

About this foundation

The Spectrum of Hope Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fullerton, California, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Spectrum of Hope Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Spectrum of Hope Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $8,720 across 5 grants, a median of $1,200.

Where does The Spectrum of Hope Foundation give?

California (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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