Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation
The Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation is a private foundation based in Burbank, California. It supports organizations that bring hope to people in need and to those who served to protect the nation, with grants addressing basic needs, behavioral health, and educational opportunities that foster financial independence and self-sufficiency for low- to moderate-income families.
Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation gave $6.0M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $334K), mostly in California. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,020,000
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $334,444
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $75,152,513
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website says it is no longer accepting unsolicited grant letters of inquiry through its website, by email, or in writing. It describes a process in which it reviews letters of inquiry and may invite qualifying organizations to submit a grant application; applications are by invitation only. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2600 W Olive Avenue 5Th Fl, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: (818) 333-5067
Website: https://bobhope.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Mayors Fund For Los Angeles ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $5.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 167 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 17% to Florida, 9% to Texas, 5% to Rhode Island, and 5% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $407K; repeat grants $307K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $150K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 191% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.8M (2021) to $7.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $6.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mayors Fund For Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | 2024 Grant for Caseworkers for Homeless | $1,500,000 |
| Monarch School San Diego, CA | General Support | $1,100,000 |
| Air Force Enlisted Village Shalimar, FL | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Operation Homefront San Antonio, TX | General Support | $550,000 |
| Chrysalis Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $400,000 |
| World War II Foundation South Kingstown, RI | Miles, Morale & Memories | $310,000 |
| US Vets Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $300,000 |
| RAIN Inc Bronx, NY | General Support | $300,000 |
| Chordoma Foundation Durham, NC | Team Mac Project | $150,000 |
| High Point University High Point, NC | General Support | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,152,513 | $3,669,046 | $9,769,804 | $6,020,000 | 18 | $6,948,431 | $3,209,795 | $3,646,648 |
| 2023 | $75,313,513 | $3,302,276 | $7,176,458 | $7,132,999 | 28 | $8,082,700 | $2,827,865 | $3,587,548 |
| 2022 | $75,245,188 | $4,427,518 | $9,797,565 | $4,242,780 | 31 | $5,270,063 | $1,950,001 | $3,860,429 |
| 2021 | $87,291,209 | $10,903,711 | $4,468,941 | $3,824,704 | 34 | $4,986,862 | $2,743,281 | $3,965,347 |
| 2020 | $73,033,481 | $6,761,575 | $7,298,556 | $6,387,203 | 56 | — | $2,702,399 | $3,078,250 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support organizations that bring hope to those in need and to people who served to protect the nation. Its website says its grants support programs and services addressing basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing; behavioral health; and educational opportunities that foster financial independence and self-sufficiency for low- to moderate-income families.
The 2024 grantees illustrate this range. The Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles says it supports programs to help prevent Angelenos from experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity through outreach, case management, and expanded legal services. The Air Force Enlisted Village says it serves retired Department of the Air Force enlisted members and surviving spouses. Operation Homefront says it works to build strong, stable, and secure military families. The World War II Foundation says it produces educational films and maintains an education center and museum recognizing U.S. military service during World War II. The Chordoma Foundation says its mission is to improve the lives of people affected by chordoma and lead the search for a cure.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $6,020,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,500,000, with a median of $150,000. Its largest listed grants included $1,500,000 to The Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles for caseworkers for people experiencing homelessness; $1,100,000 to Monarch School for general support; $1,000,000 to Air Force Enlisted Village for general support; $550,000 to Operation Homefront for general support; and $400,000 to Chrysalis for general support.
The foundation also reported grants of $310,000 to the World War II Foundation for “Miles, Morale & Memories,” $300,000 to US Vets for general support, $300,000 to RAIN Inc for general support, and $150,000 each to the Chordoma Foundation for the Team Mac Project and High Point University for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda Hope as CEO and director, Anthony Montalto as president and director, John McDonnell as secretary and director, and Ken Levy and John Peter as vice presidents.
Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation is led by Linda Hope, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Hope
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Anthony Montalto
President & Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$380K (2020) → $495K (2024)
John McDonnell
Sect'y & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Ken Levy
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $60K (2024)
John Peter
Vice President
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$70K (2022) → $70K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: John Peter 'til (2021) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Ken Levy 'til (2021) — Director
- Former: Jack Peter (2020) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $495K, to Anthony Montalto (Pres./Dir.). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation
How much does Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation give each year?
Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation gave $6.0M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.1M across 28 grants.
What is Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation's typical grant size?
Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $334,444, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation that year got $407K on average.
Where does Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation give grants?
Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation's largest grantees?
Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Mayors Fund For Los Angeles ($1,500,000), Monarch School ($1,100,000) and Air Force Enlisted Village ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation?
Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation reported $75.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support organizations that bring hope to those in need and to people who served to protect the nation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation's EIN?
Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6048629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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