Hopper-Dean Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hopper-Dean Foundation is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.8 million in 67 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $501,600. 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$6.8 million
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$501,600
- Assets$64.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $22.1 million the year before.
40% 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 | $22.1 million | 76 | $54.4 million |
| 2024 | $6.8 million | 67 | $64.8 million |
How to apply
Hopper-Dean 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.
What Hopper-Dean Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California. It also paid $60,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 10 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $878,503 |
| Georgia | 6 | $846,797 |
| Colorado | 2 | $504,937 |
| Washington | 2 | $498,864 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $467,421 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $252,536 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $50,802 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Popular Democracy | Charitable | $501,600 |
| Climate Finance Tracker (One Earth Philanthropy) | Charitable | $495,980 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | Charitable | $495,980 |
| Last Mile Education Fund | Charitable | $495,980 |
| University of Washington | Charitable | $495,980 |
| Rewriting the Code Inc | Charitable | $413,405 |
| Alliance for Youth Organizing | Charitable | $250,800 |
| Cambodian Children's Fund | Charitable | $250,800 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Charitable | $250,800 |
| Center for Working Families Fund (Tides Foundation) | Charitable | $250,800 |
| Climate Cabinet Education | Charitable | $250,800 |
| Resist Inc | Charitable | $250,800 |
| TEAM4TECH Foundation | Charitable | $250,408 |
| The Knowledge House | Charitable | $247,548 |
| Northeastern University | Charitable | $246,750 |
| Station 1 Laboratory Inc | Charitable | $246,750 |
| Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute | Charitable | $246,518 |
| Streetcode Academy | Charitable | $198,038 |
| A2SV Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Addiscoder Inc | Charitable | $99,019 |
| Black in Robotics (Stock Donator Inc) | Charitable | $99,019 |
| Empowr | Charitable | $99,019 |
| Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Deep Learning Indaba Limited | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Natives in Tech | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Out in Tech | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Resource Generation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Siblings Keeper | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Intech | Charitable | $49,333 |
| One Earth Philanthropy (Aka Daughers for Earth) | Charitable | $41,326 |
| West Harlem Enironmental Action Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Center for Popular Democracy | Charitable | $17,488 |
| Thousandcurrents | Charitable | $17,234 |
| QT Library Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Grassroots International | Charitable | $14,390 |
| Deep Learning Indaba Limited | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Last Mile Education Fund | Charitable | $8,957 |
| Center for Popular Democracy | Charitable | $8,771 |
| Climate Justice Alliance | Charitable | $7,992 |
| The Earth Hacks Foundation | Charitable | $7,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Heidi Hopper
- Jeff Dean
- Victoria L Dean
- Natalie M Dean
Questions people ask
Does Hopper-Dean Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hopper-Dean Foundation give?
$6.8 million in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Hopper-Dean Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Heidi Hopper (Ceo), Jeff Dean (Cfo), Victoria L Dean (Cro) and Natalie M Dean (Secretary).
What does Hopper-Dean Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.