Project High Hopes
Preselected recipients only
Project High Hopes is a private foundation in Escondido, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $44,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $44,000 and the largest $44,000. 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$44,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$44,000
- Largest grant$44,000
- Assets$412,920
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $42,800 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42,800 | 2 | $538,748 |
| 2024 | $44,000 | 1 | $412,920 |
How to apply
Project High Hopes 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 Project High Hopes funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $44,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turnout Activitism Inc | Youth voter turnout | $44,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Ruhwedel
- Winifred E Haag
- Geoffrey Haag
- IRA Lechner
- Ashley Fair
- Stephanie Fair
- Jack Lechner
- Eve Litoff
Questions people ask
Does Project High Hopes accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Project High Hopes give?
$44,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $44,000.
Who runs Project High Hopes?
Its 2024 filing lists Robin Ruhwedel (Vice President), Winifred E Haag (President/Treasurer), Geoffrey Haag (Director) and IRA Lechner (Chairman) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Project High Hopes fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.