Good Hope Medical Foundation
Good Hope Medical Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its 2024 grants supported health services and related programs, including diabetes care, dental and prenatal services, mental health care, and wellness programs for people experiencing homelessness.
Good Hope Medical Foundation at a glance
In short: Good Hope Medical Foundation gave $2.0M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $78K), mostly in California. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,032,650
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $78,179
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $44,636,654
- +10.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (10 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (75% 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 Good Hope Medical Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Pegine E Grayson as a contact, states that no special formats are required, and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Pegine E Grayson
Mailing address: 177 E Colorado Blvd Suite 800, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 441-5188
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Good Hope Medical Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Horizons ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 126 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 25% to recipients in Missouri. Listed California grantees include organizations in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Temple City, and Van Nuys.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Good Hope Medical Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 24 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $106K; repeat grants $70K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $1.4M (2020) to $2.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons Kansas City, MO | Donor Advised Good Hope Medical Foundation Fund | $500,000 |
| MLK Community Health Foundation Los Angeles, CA | For diabetes management center, support for consulting for health policy and support | $250,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | URM's dental clinic partnership with USC at Angeles House | $200,000 |
| San Gabriel Valley Foundation for D Temple City, CA | Dental clinic and outreach education programs for low-income children and families | $100,000 |
| International Medical Corps Los Angeles, CA | Strengthening emergency response capacity of local organizations serving PEH in LA County | $100,000 |
| Claris Health Los Angeles, CA | Prenatal Services - Lynwood Clinic | $100,000 |
| Homeboy Industries Los Angeles, CA | Homeboy Industries' Health and Wellness Program | $100,000 |
| Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission Van Nuys, CA | Mental Health Care for Homeless Recovery | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles Room and Board Los Angeles, CA | Supporting Homeless Students through Wellness Programming | $100,000 |
| Door of Hope Pasadena, CA | Mental Health Support Program | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,636,654 | $2,175,307 | $2,389,672 | $2,032,650 | 26 | $2,153,547 | $1,939,183 | $2,128,660 |
| 2023 | $40,402,425 | $3,494,590 | $2,406,680 | $2,016,000 | 26 | $2,134,926 | $3,222,770 | $1,851,775 |
| 2022 | $35,886,360 | $516,273 | $2,497,269 | $2,174,260 | 27 | $2,281,978 | $471,318 | $1,885,814 |
| 2021 | $45,168,327 | $3,231,236 | $2,013,859 | $1,639,850 | 21 | $1,743,719 | $2,961,094 | $2,116,996 |
| 2020 | $39,982,566 | $1,462,104 | $1,518,455 | $1,432,140 | 26 | — | $1,234,404 | $1,747,445 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Good Hope Medical Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations providing health care and services to communities, including clinics and organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, families, and other populations.
Among its grantees, Union Rescue Mission says it provides emergency and long-term services to people experiencing homelessness, including medical and dental care. Claris Health describes its work as care and support related to pregnancy and sexual health. Homeboy Industries says it supports formerly incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people, while Union Station Homeless Services says it works to end homelessness through housing solutions and supportive services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $2,032,650. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $62,500.
The largest reported grant was $500,000 to Greater Horizons for the Donor Advised Good Hope Medical Foundation Fund. Other notable grants included $250,000 to MLK Community Health Foundation for its diabetes management center and support for health-policy consulting; $200,000 to Union Rescue Mission for its dental clinic partnership with USC at Angeles House; and $100,000 each to San Gabriel Valley Foundation for D, International Medical Corps, Claris Health, Homeboy Industries, Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, and Los Angeles Room and Board. The grants supported, respectively, dental clinics and outreach education, emergency-response capacity, prenatal services, health and wellness, mental health care for people experiencing homelessness, and wellness programming for homeless students.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard Kahn as President, Raymond CW Perry as Vice President, and Cynthia Tribull as Treasurer. Directors listed are Astrid Heppenstall Heger, Bob Adler, Alexander Li, Peter Katona, Diana Bonta, Robert Adler, and John H Quinn.
Good Hope Medical Foundation is led by Howard Kahn, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard Kahn
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Li
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Astrid Heppenstall Heger
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Adler
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John H. Quinn
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Katona
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Bonta
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lindsey
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Adler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Tribull
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Cw Perry
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Hugh Ralston (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Seagal (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Julie Lytle Nesbit (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Thomas Wachtell (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Good Hope Medical Foundation
How much does Good Hope Medical Foundation give each year?
Good Hope Medical Foundation gave $2.0M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 26 grants.
What is Good Hope Medical Foundation's typical grant size?
Good Hope Medical Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $62,500, and its average grant was $78,179, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Good Hope Medical Foundation that year got $106K on average.
Where does Good Hope Medical Foundation give grants?
Good Hope Medical Foundation gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (16 grants) and Pasadena, CA (4 grants).
Does Good Hope Medical Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of Good Hope Medical Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Good Hope Medical Foundation's largest grantees?
Good Hope Medical Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Horizons ($500,000), MLK Community Health Foundation ($270,000 across 2 grants) and Union Rescue Mission ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Good Hope Medical Foundation?
Good Hope Medical Foundation reported $44.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Good Hope Medical Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations providing health care and services to communities, including clinics and organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, families, and other populations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Good Hope Medical Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Good Hope Medical Foundation's EIN?
Good Hope Medical Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-0782640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Good Hope Medical 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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