Hopewell Fund
Hopewell Fund is a Washington, DC-based public charity that uses fiscal sponsorship and charitable grantmaking to support domestic and international initiatives aimed at advancing public good and equity. It partners with leaders on social change efforts and says it has supported more than 130 projects since inception.
Hopewell Fund at a glance
In short: Hopewell Fund gave $112.3M across 256 grants in 2024 (avg $439K), mostly in District of Columbia. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $112,269,582
- +32.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 256
- -16.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $438,553
- +59.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $103,750
- Total assets
- $172,927,279
- +1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (107 of 256, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hopewell Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 1828 L Street Nw 300-D, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 664-8763
Website: https://hopewellfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hopewell Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Venture Fund ($11.0M). Together the top 10 received $49.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,468), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,586 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 563 grants of 1,586 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Hopewell describes its initiatives as domestic and international, and its website says it has supported projects in 50 states and territories. In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, followed by California (11%), North Carolina (5%), Illinois (4%), and Florida (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 256 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hopewell Fund open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 107 of 256 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $394K; repeat grants $470K. How we count
Medians: $90K first-time, $150K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $61.9M (2021) to $112.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 256 grants totaling $112.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $11,045,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $8,296,066 |
| Voteamerica Inc San Francisco, CA | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $7,050,000 |
| Americans for Contraception Washington, DC | HEALTH | $4,766,850 |
| Vote Forward Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $4,758,391 |
| American Independent Foundation Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $3,330,000 |
| House Majority Forward Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $2,830,000 |
| Fair Democracy Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $2,600,000 |
| Priorities USA Foundation Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $2,570,000 |
| Floridians Protecting Freedom Miami, FL | Ballot Measure - Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $2,542,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $172,927,279 | $208,022,501 | $197,068,456 | $112,269,582 | 256 | $6,210,974 |
| 2023 | $170,485,420 | $157,709,416 | $156,563,563 | $84,561,932 | 308 | $4,987,312 |
| 2022 | $176,857,021 | $178,097,921 | $157,316,014 | $88,686,516 | 334 | $1,866,642 |
| 2021 | $159,581,623 | $123,385,939 | $122,053,314 | $61,926,645 | 338 | $125,202 |
| 2020 | $160,094,021 | $152,371,332 | $127,636,237 | $77,367,962 | 350 | $859,267 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Hopewell Fund’s stated mission is to advance public good and achieve equity for all people through domestic and international initiatives. Its program areas include civil rights, social action, and advocacy; health; youth development and education; international development and foreign affairs; and technology and innovation. The Fund’s stated civil rights and advocacy priorities include addressing income inequality, improving civic engagement among traditionally underrepresented groups, and advancing state-level economic and democracy reforms. Its health priorities include women’s health, healthcare access, and reducing health disparities and avoidable infant mortality.
The Fund uses fiscal sponsorship and charitable grantmaking to support initiatives and projects. Examples of supported organizations include VoteAmerica, which says its mission is to strengthen U.S. democracy by increasing voter turnout; Vote Forward, which says it empowers grassroots volunteers to encourage people in historically underrepresented communities to vote; and Americans for Contraception, which says it works to protect Americans’ right to contraception. Hopewell also features projects such as Better Taxes for a Better America and Abortion in America.
Hopewell states that it is committed to integrating equity and belonging into its work culture and programmatic work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Hopewell reported 256 grants totaling $112,269,582. Grant amounts ranged from $5,178 to $11,045,000, with a median grant of $103,750.
Among the largest reported grants were $11,045,000 to New Venture Fund and $8,296,066 to Sixteen Thirty Fund, both for civil rights, social action, and advocacy; $7,050,000 to VoteAmerica for the same purpose; and $4,766,850 to Americans for Contraception for health. Other large awards included $4,758,391 to Vote Forward and $3,330,000 to American Independent Foundation, each for civil rights, social action, and advocacy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Hopewell announced Anna Brower as its inaugural president, effective September 2025. The Fund says it is overseen by an independent board of directors.
Its 2024 filing listed Lee Bodner as board chair and president, Cheryl Contee as secretary and treasurer, and Marissa Padilla as a director. It also listed Courtney Cuff, Sharona Roth, Meagan Cavanaugh, Sarah Pray, and Melanie Gelling Zurek as project directors, and Andrew Schulz as general counsel.
Hopewell Fund is led by Lee Bodner, Board Chair & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lee Bodner
Board Chair & President
Board Chair & President → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Board Chair & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Cuff
Project Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$301K (2020) → $360K (2024)
Meagan Cavanaugh
Project Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$213K (2020) → $255K (2024)
Melanie Gelling Zurek
Project Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$213K (2022) → $250K (2024)
Sharona Roth
Project Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$246K (2023) → $341K (2024)
Sarah Pray
Project Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$263K (2024)
Marissa Padilla
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Schulz
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Cheryl Contee
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bonnie Jones (2020–2023) — Project Director
- Former: Janet L. Crepps Hiller (2020–2023) — Project Director
- Former: Lori Chatman (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Slaby (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Peter Rubin (2021) — Project Director
- Former: Natalie Foster (2020) — Project Co-Chair
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 $360K, to Courtney Cuff (Project Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hopewell Fund
How much does Hopewell Fund give each year?
Hopewell Fund gave $112.3M across 256 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $84.6M across 308 grants.
What is Hopewell Fund's typical grant size?
Hopewell Fund's median grant in 2024 was $103,750, and its average grant was $438,553, across 256 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hopewell Fund that year got $394K on average.
Where does Hopewell Fund give grants?
Hopewell Fund gives mostly in District of Columbia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and North Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (45 grants), New York, NY (15 grants), San Francisco, CA (10 grants) and Oakland, CA (7 grants).
Does Hopewell Fund give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Hopewell Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 256) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy" (152 grants), "Health" (57 grants) and "Youth Development and Education" (31 grants).
Who are Hopewell Fund's largest grantees?
Hopewell Fund's largest 2024 grantees include New Venture Fund ($11,045,000), Sixteen Thirty Fund ($8,296,066) and Voteamerica Inc ($7,050,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,468), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hopewell Fund?
Hopewell Fund reported $172.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $208.0M.
What does Hopewell Fund fund?
Hopewell Fund’s stated mission is to advance public good and achieve equity for all people through domestic and international initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hopewell Fund?
Hopewell Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check hopewellfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Hopewell Fund's EIN?
Hopewell Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3681860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hopewell Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hopewell-fund-morg_966fe8fc41004e33beac453e66f92cde
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