Hopelab Foundation Inc is a private operating foundation based in San Francisco, California. Established in 2001, the foundation is committed to combining rigorous research with innovative solutions to improve the health and quality of life of young people with chronic illness. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and has been tax-exempt since May 2002.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.3M
+43.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+20.3% YoY
Grant Count
46
+24.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$92K
-3.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation envisions a future where young people have equitable opportunities to live joyful and purposeful lives. Hopelab works in an advisory capacity with organizations and partners that create mental health products, services, and research. The foundation's initiatives include collaborative design experiences, consultations to help partners better understand needs, and youth co-creation projects.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Mental health products and services
- Education
- Human services
- Science and research
Grantmaking
The foundation indicates it operates on a preselected basis and likely maintains dedicated paid staff.
Grant Range
$57,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grant-making focuses primarily on California, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $27,271,667
- Total Revenue: $2.46 million
- Total Expenses: $15.7 million
- Total Liabilities: $4.01 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,271,667 | $18,967,193 | $30,347,997 |
| Revenue | $26,262,011 | $2,463,412 | $11,202,444 |
| Expenses | $17,528,750 | $15,698,054 | $12,260,881 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $19,322,698 | $20,303,604 | $13,911,859 |
| Net Investment Income | $739,931 | $607,916 | $9,938,648 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hopelab Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Laws | President | $643,000 |
| Jaspal Sandhu | Secretary | $334,000 |
| Kim Bright | Treasurer | $278,000 |
| Jeffrey R Alvord | Board Chair | $0 |
| Pamela K Omidyar | Board Member | $0 |
| Eric Langshur | Board Member | $0 |
| Stefano Bertozzi | Board Member | $0 |
| Wizdom Powell | Board Member | $0 |
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Langshur | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jaspal Sandhu | Secretary | 40 | $333,781 |
| Jeffrey R Alvord | Board Chair | 1.48 | — |
| Margaret Laws | President | 40 | $642,760 |
| Pamela K Omidyar | Board Member | 0.27 | — |
| Stefano Bertozzi | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Wizdom Powell | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Kim Bright | Treasurer | 40 | $278,158 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Hopelab announced the second cohort of HBCU Translational Science Fellows, a program designed to advance Black youth mental health research. The foundation continues to expand its research and advisory initiatives focused on youth mental health and well-being.
Early Career Research Grant - HopelabSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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