Hopelab Foundation Inc
Hopelab Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its work centers on advancing young people’s mental health and well-being through research, investment in innovators, and youth-centered solutions, with an emphasis on equitable outcomes for Black, Brown, and Queer young people.
Hopelab Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hopelab Foundation Inc gave $4.3M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $92K), top state New Jersey. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,253,767
- +20.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $92,473
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $56,500
- Total assets
- $27,271,667
- +43.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (20 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (31% 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 Hopelab Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
Hopelab makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 California St 1150, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 818-8400
Website: https://hopelab.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hopelab Foundation Inc
Who Hopelab Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mindright Health Inc ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 124 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (31%), New York (20%), California (14%), the District of Columbia (7%), and North Carolina (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hopelab Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 35 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $96K; repeat grants $153K. How we count
Medians: $63K first-time, $75K repeat.
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 $504K (2020) to $4.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mindright Health Inc Newark, NJ | The Grant shall be used to support mental health related programs designed to support underserved young people in the United States | $1,264,667 |
| Griptape New York, NY | to advance and apply the science of purpose to youth programming to yield a significant increase in activated purpose in youth and dramatic improvements in youth wellbeing overall | $250,000 |
| National Center for Civic Innovation New York, NY | gift is intended as unrestricted general operating support of your organizations valuable mission to facilitate the ability of other cities and communities throughout the United States to adapt the Fund for the City of New York's approach, applications, and expertise in improving quality of life and the performance of government and nonprofit organizations. | $175,000 |
| Griptape New York, NY | to advance and apply the science of purpose to youth programming to yield a significant increase in activated purpose in youth and dramatic improvements in youth wellbeing overall | $169,000 |
| Center for Intimacy Justice Santa Barbara, CA | Support Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund | $125,000 |
| Cyber Collective Incorporated East Elmhurst, NY | Support Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund | $125,000 |
| Global Impact - Design It For Us Washington, DC | Support Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund | $125,000 |
| March On Foundation - Encode Justice Annapolis, MD | Support Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund | $125,000 |
| Young Peoples Alliance Education Fund Raleigh, NC | Support Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund | $125,000 |
| Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA | The purpose of this funding is to build a funder collaborative and pooled fund that brings together investors across multiple sectors to better align and coordinate work to help strengthen and connect fields | $110,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,271,667 | $26,262,011 | $17,528,750 | $4,253,767 | 46 | $19,322,698 | $739,931 |
| 2023 | $18,967,193 | $2,463,412 | $15,698,054 | $3,534,967 | 37 | $20,303,604 | $607,916 |
| 2022 | $30,347,997 | $11,202,444 | $12,260,881 | $920,215 | 17 | $13,911,859 | $9,938,648 |
| 2021 | $32,085,472 | $14,961,821 | $11,510,680 | $964,759 | 11 | $12,330,367 | $14,931,455 |
| 2020 | $29,523,451 | $18,032,642 | $12,059,532 | $504,474 | 13 | — | $20,373,673 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Hopelab’s mission is to advance the mental health and well-being of young people by uncovering knowledge and evidence, investing in innovators, and funding youth-centered solutions. It envisions a future in which young people have equitable opportunities to live joyful and purposeful lives.
Its stated work includes youth-engaged research, responsible technology, behavioral health innovation, and translating research into practical approaches. In 2024, Hopelab supported the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund, which funds youth- and intergenerationally-led organizations and young leaders working on responsible technology. It also supported an HBCU Translational Science Fellowship for researchers focused on Black youth well-being, and launched an Early Career Research Grant that provides youth well-being data and $10,000 to early-career researchers. Separately, Hopelab reported investments in Attention Technologies, Inc., Instride Health Inc., Knowledj, Inc., Manatee, Inc., and Neuromotion Inc.
The 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, the Young Peoples Alliance Education Fund describes its mission as empowering young people to shape the future. Cyber Collective says it helps people feel safer and more confident in their digital experiences. Generation Patient describes its work as providing events, online programs, and advocacy for young adults with chronic and rare conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Hopelab reported 46 grants totaling $4,253,767. Grant amounts ranged from $6,100 to $1,264,667, with a median of $56,500.
The largest reported grant was $1,264,667 to Mindright Health Inc. to support mental-health-related programs for underserved young people in the United States. Other notable grants included $250,000 to Griptape for work applying the science of purpose to youth programming; $175,000 to the National Center for Civic Innovation for unrestricted general operating support; and $125,000 each to the Center for Intimacy Justice, Cyber Collective Incorporated, Global Impact - Design It For Us, March On Foundation - Encode Justice, and Young Peoples Alliance Education Fund to support the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund. Hopelab also awarded $110,000 to Seattle Foundation to build a funder collaborative and pooled fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Eric Langshur, Jeffrey R. Alvord, Margaret Laws, Pamela K. Omidyar, Stefano Bertozzi, and Wizdom Powell as board members or chair; Jaspal Sandhu as secretary; and Kim Bright as treasurer.
Hopelab Foundation Inc is led by Margaret Laws, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret Laws
President
President & CEO → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$462K (2020) → $643K (2024)
Jeffrey R Alvord
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaspal Sandhu
Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$141K (2022) → $334K (2024)
Kim Bright
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$165K (2023) → $278K (2024)
Eric Langshur
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela K Omidyar
Board Member
Board Chair & Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stefano Bertozzi
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wizdom Powell
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nathan Jayappa (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Dan Cawley (2020–2021) — Secretary & COO
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 $643K, to Margaret Laws (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hopelab Foundation Inc
How much does Hopelab Foundation Inc give each year?
Hopelab Foundation Inc gave $4.3M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 37 grants.
What is Hopelab Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hopelab Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $56,500, and its average grant was $92,473, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hopelab Foundation Inc that year got $96K on average.
Where does Hopelab Foundation Inc give grants?
Hopelab Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), San Francisco, CA (4 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (3 grants).
Does Hopelab Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Hopelab Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund" (16 grants).
Who are Hopelab Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hopelab Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mindright Health Inc ($1,264,667), Griptape ($495,000 across 3 grants) and National Center for Civic Innovation ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hopelab Foundation Inc?
Hopelab Foundation Inc reported $27.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $26.3M.
What does Hopelab Foundation Inc fund?
Hopelab’s mission is to advance the mental health and well-being of young people by uncovering knowledge and evidence, investing in innovators, and funding youth-centered solutions. It envisions a future in which young people have equitable opportunities to live joyful and purposeful lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hopelab Foundation Inc?
Hopelab makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Hopelab Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hopelab Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0560011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hopelab Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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