HOPEWELL FUND
WASHINGTON, DC · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Mission
THE HOPEWELL FUND HELPS SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS AND OTHER CHANGEMAKERS LAUNCH NEW, (CONT. SCHEDULE O) INNOVATIVE SOCIAL CHANGE PROJECTS, PRIMARILY THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. HOPEWELL IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE RAPID AND EFFICIENT LAUNCHES OF WELL-RESOURCED PROJECTS WITH DIVERSE REVENUE & FUNDING MODELS, INCLUDING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AND INVESTMENTS. MANY OF HOPEWELL'S PROJECTS EMPLOY BOLD AND AMBITIOUS STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE IMPACT THEY SEEK. HOPEWELL IS MANAGED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH EXPERIENCE IN STARTING UP INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds HOPEWELL FUND
$509.4M in foundation grants on record from 317 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $192.8M | 4 |
| Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation | $66.6M | 39 |
| Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation | $20.5M | 6 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $20.3M | 3 |
| Foundation to Promote Open Society | $17.2M | 8 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $12.5M | 4 |
| Impactassetsinc | $11.6M | 4 |
| New Venture Fund | $8.8M | 3 |
| David and Lucile Packard Foundation | $8.1M | 12 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | $7.3M | 4 |
Leadership
LEE BODNER — BOARD CHAIR (Principal officer)
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