Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation is a private foundation in Burbank, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.3 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.3 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$75.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.7 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.7 million | 28 | $75.3 million |
| 2024 | $8.3 million | 18 | $75.2 million |
How to apply
Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $3.5 million |
| Florida | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Texas | 1 | $550,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $310,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $300,000 |
| New York | 1 | $300,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mayors Fund For Los Angeles | 2024 Grant for Caseworkers for Homeless | $1.5 million |
| Monarch School | General Support | $1.1 million |
| Air Force Enlisted Village | General Support | $1.0 million |
| Operation Homefront | General Support | $550,000 |
| Chrysalis | General Support | $400,000 |
| World War II Foundation | Miles, Morale & Memories | $310,000 |
| US Vets | General Support | $300,000 |
| RAIN Inc | General Support | $300,000 |
| Chordoma Foundation | Team Mac Project | $150,000 |
| High Point University | General Support | $150,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General Support | $100,000 |
| Basser Institute | BRCA Research in honor of Steve Price | $50,000 |
| Good Shepherd Shelter | General Support | $25,000 |
| Recovery Shot | Disabled Vetereans | $25,000 |
| American Film Institute | DWW 50th-in honor of Rosalind Wyman | $25,000 |
| Basilica of National Shrine | Christmas Dinner | $20,000 |
| Lamb of GodFeeding the 5000 | 2024 Thanksgiving | $10,000 |
| Southeastern Blind Rehabilitation C | 2024 Charley Boswell Blind Golfers | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Hope
- Anthony Montalto
- John McDonnell
- Ken Levy
- John Peter
Questions people ask
Does Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation give?
$8.3 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda Hope (CEO/Dir.), Anthony Montalto (Pres./Dir.), John McDonnell (Sect'y/Dir.) and Ken Levy (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, education and disability.