Hope Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Hope Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $137,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $137,500 and the largest $137,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$137,500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$137,500
- Largest grant$137,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $142,500 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142,500 | 2 | $0 |
| 2024 | $137,500 | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | See PDF Attachment See PDF Attachment, Los Angeles, CA 90010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (213) 639-1700 |
| What to submit | * Parent(s)/Guardian(s) 2023 Income Tax Return Form * Recommendation Letter * Transcript * Essay |
| Deadlines | 5/17/2024 |
| Restrictions | * Must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Freely Associated States may apply * Must be a student that will enroll in either a 4-year institution or 2-year institution as an incoming freshman (2025 high school graduate) * Must have minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or have earned a GED * Must demonstrate financial need and qualify based on income restrictions and limitations |
What Hope Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $137,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Scholarships | See pdf attached | $137,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Kim
- Angelee Harris
- Peter Koh
- Sharon Lee
- Lisa Hill
Questions people ask
Does Hope Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 5/17/2024.
How much does Hope Scholarship Foundation give?
$137,500 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $137,500.
Who runs Hope Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin Kim (Director & Ceo), Angelee Harris (Director & Secretary), Peter Koh (Director) and Sharon Lee (Foundation Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hope Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.