Hopestar Foundation
Accepts applications
Hopestar Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $121,883 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $559 and the largest $51,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$121,883
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$559
- Largest grant$51,500
- Assets$321,144
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $32,495 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,445 | 1 | $121,608 |
| 2023 | $32,495 | 1 | $445,503 |
| 2024 | $121,883 | 24 | $321,144 |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth H Star 428 East 4th Street Suite 408, Charlotte, NC 28202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (704) 333-0568 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What Hopestar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 18 | $38,383 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nurture NC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $51,500 |
| Healthconnect One (Nurture NC) | Healthconnect one (hc one) is the national leader in advancing equitable, community-based, peer-to-peer support for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and early parenting. | $23,500 |
| NC Philanthropy Liaison (NC Osp) | The north carolina office of state budget & management (osbm) delivers the highest quality budget development and management services for state government. | $10,000 |
| The Center for Native Health Inc | The mission of the center for native health is the reduction of health disparities for native communities through engagement in the preservation and respectful application of traditional knowledge. | $10,000 |
| East Carolina University (Ecu) | Providing cultural enrichment and powerful inspiration as we work to sustain and improve quality of life. | $5,000 |
| Yancy County Da Trauma Informed Space | Represent the state with integrity and professionalism, protect victims and their rights, and pursue justice | $4,800 |
| Stanly Community College Foundation | Stanly community college foundation, inc. Was founded for the purpose of soliciting and collecting funds to provide scholarships and aid to students and faculty of stanly community college and to provide financial support. | $4,350 |
| Carolinas Collaborative | Launched in 2010, the institute for child success (ics) is an independent research and applied policy organization. Ics works to create a culture that facilitates and fosters the success of all children. Ics supports policymakers, service providers, government agencies, funders, and business leaders focused on early childhood development, healthcare, and education, with the goal of improving the lives of young children prenatal to age eight and their families. Ics helps young children succeed by working with stakeholders to seek holistic solutions to complex early childhood challenges. | $2,500 |
| Child Care Aware of America Symposium | We advance a child care system that effectively serves all children and families. Our work is strengthened by a national network of child care resource and referral agencies and diverse members and partners. | $2,500 |
| The Hackett Center Policy Academy | Bellwether education partners is a national nonprofit focused on dramatically changing education and life outcomes for underserved children. We do this by helping education organizations accelerate their impact and by working to improve policy and practice. | $2,500 |
| National Wic Association | The national wic association provides its members with tools and leadership to expand and sustain effective nutrition services for mothers and young children. | $1,000 |
| NC Administrative Office of the Courts | To help the state's court system run more efficiently and effectively. | $600 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted charitable grant | $518 |
| NC Early Childhood Foundation | To marshal north carolina's great people, ideas, and achievements to ensure equitable access to opportunity and success for every child by the end of third grade. | $511 |
| YWCA Central Carolinas | Ywca central carolinas is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. | $510 |
| Afp Charlotte | Unrestricted charitable grant | $500 |
| NCPC (Smart Start) Hvpe Program | Advance a high quality, comprehensive, accountable early childhood system that benefits each child in north carolina beginning with a healthy birth. | $500 |
| Charlotte Ballet | Unrestricted charitable grant | $250 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $250 |
| NC Health News | Unrestricted charitable grant | $207 |
| Congregation Beth Hatephila | Unrestricted charitable grant | $103 |
| Loaves and Fishes | To nourish our neighbors with food and compassion. | $100 |
| Safe Space NC | Safe space is a non-profit organization that is committed to reducing relationship violence and sexual assault in franklin county, north carolina and nearby communities. Since 1995, we have assisted hundreds of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors and their children. | $100 |
| Kellin Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $84 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth H Star
- Julia R Winer
- Benjamin D Winer
Questions people ask
Does Hopestar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hopestar Foundation give?
$121,883 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $559.
Who runs Hopestar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth H Star (Trustee), Julia R Winer (Trustee) and Benjamin D Winer (Trustee).
What does Hopestar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.