Enable Hope Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Enable Hope Foundation is a private foundation in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $68,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$68,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was down from $70,000 the year before.
49% 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 | $70,000 | 22 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $68,000 | 37 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Enable 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.
What Enable Hope Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | $64,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zeiterion Performing Arts Center | General | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford/Wareham Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Nativity Preparatory School | General | $5,000 |
| Charlestown Nursery School | General | $2,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | General | $2,000 |
| National Coast Guard Museum Associa | General | $2,000 |
| New Bedford Symphony Orchestra | General | $2,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | General | $2,000 |
| Our Sisters' School | General | $2,000 |
| The Tower School | General | $2,000 |
| United Way of Greater New Bedford | General | $2,000 |
| Bourne Conservation Trust | General | $1,000 |
| Buttonwood Park Zoological Society | General | $1,000 |
| Community Nurse Home Care | General | $1,000 |
| Datma | General | $1,000 |
| Heritage Museum & Gardens | General | $1,000 |
| Humane Society and Shelter Southcoast | General | $1,000 |
| Lothropp Family Foundation Inc | General | $1,000 |
| New Bedford Art Museum | General | $1,000 |
| New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center | General | $1,000 |
| New Bedford Free Public Library | General | $1,000 |
| New England Conservatory | General | $1,000 |
| Plimothpatuxet | General | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | General | $1,000 |
| Southcoast Health | General | $1,000 |
| Sturgis Library | General | $1,000 |
| The Wheeler School | General | $1,000 |
| Waterfront Historic Area League | General | $1,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | General | $1,000 |
| Barnstable Historical Society | General | $500 |
| Cape Cod Community College | General | $500 |
| Coastal Neighbors Network Inc | General | $500 |
| Community Boating Center | General | $500 |
| Friends of Dartmouth Libraries | General | $500 |
| New Bedford Historical Society | General | $500 |
| New Bedford Yacht Club Foundation | General | $500 |
| One Health Organization | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Baker
Questions people ask
Does Enable Hope Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Enable Hope Foundation give?
$68,000 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Enable Hope Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Baker (Trustee).
What does Enable Hope Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.