Private foundation · EIN 95-6048629 · Burbank, California

Bob & Dolores 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: 18 grants paid, $6.0M total, median $150K. 44% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$6.0M
Median grant
$150K
Stays in CA
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$75M

Grants paid in 2024

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $6.0M; Part I reports $8.3M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Mayors Fund for Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA2024 Grant for Caseworkers for Homeless$1.5M
Monarch SchoolSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$1.1M
Air Force Enlisted VillageShalimar, FLGeneral Support$1.0M
Operation HomefrontSan Antonio, TXGeneral Support$550K
ChrysalisLos Angeles, CAGeneral Support$400K
World War II FoundationSouth Kingstown, RIMiles, Morale & Memories$310K
US VetsLos Angeles, CAGeneral Support$300K
Rain IncBronx, NYGeneral Support$300K
Chordoma FoundationDurham, NCTeam Mac Project$150K
High Point UniversityHigh Point, NCGeneral Support$150K
Gary Sinise FoundationWoodland Hills, CAGeneral Support$100K
Basser InstitutePhiladelphia, PABRCA Research in honor of Steve Price$50K
Good Shepherd ShelterLos Angeles, CAGeneral Support$25K
Recovery ShotVentura, CADisabled Vetereans$25K
American Film InstituteLos Angeles, CADWW 50th-in honor of Rosalind Wyman$25K
Basilica of National ShrineWashington, DCChristmas Dinner$20K
Lamb of Godfeeding the 5000Fort Myers, FL2024 Thanksgiving$10K
Southeastern Blind Rehabilitation CBirmingham, AL2024 Charley Boswell Blind Golfers$5,000

By state: California 8 · Florida 2 · Texas 1 · Rhode Island 1 · North Carolina 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Burbank, California, tax-exempt since 1962. 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 Bob & Dolores 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 Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $6.0M across 18 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation give?

California (8 grants), Florida (2 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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