Hopper-Dean Foundation
The Hopper-Dean Foundation is a private foundation based in Menlo Park, California. In 2024, it reported 67 grants totaling $6,815,932 to charitable organizations.
Hopper-Dean Foundation at a glance
In short: Hopper-Dean Foundation gave $6.8M across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $102K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,815,932
- -69.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $101,730
- -65.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $44,409,797
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hopper-Dean Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2708, Menlo Park, CA 94026
Phone: (650) 210-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hopper-Dean Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Popular Democracy ($528K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
294 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 294 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 30% of grant dollars, followed by New York (17%), Massachusetts (13%), Georgia (12%), and Colorado (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hopper-Dean Foundation gives
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 223% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $6.8M (2024) to $28.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $6.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Popular Democracy Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $501,600 |
| Climate Finance Tracker (One Earth Philanthropy) Culver City, CA | Charitable | $495,980 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $495,980 |
| Last Mile Education Fund Lafayette, CO | Charitable | $495,980 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Charitable | $495,980 |
| Rewriting the Code Inc Durham, NC | Charitable | $413,405 |
| Alliance for Youth Organizing Washington, DC | Charitable | $250,800 |
| Cambodian Children's Fund Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $250,800 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | Charitable | $250,800 |
| Center for Working Families Fund (Tides Foundation) San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $250,800 |
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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 | $44,409,797 | $2,764,597 | $7,734,315 | $6,815,932 | 67 | $7,027,032 | $2,128,335 | $3,147,346 |
| 2023 | $43,178,815 | $874,937 | $22,985,392 | $22,094,900 | 76 | $22,257,800 | $209,548 | $2,631,998 |
| 2022 | $45,969,731 | $9,669,254 | $29,447,709 | $28,489,794 | 87 | $28,629,794 | $9,074,771 | $3,073,375 |
| 2021 | $45,438,431 | $29,723,797 | $18,274,829 | $16,893,600 | 53 | $16,893,600 | $29,249,970 | $4,073,404 |
| 2020 | $29,285,733 | $11,901,024 | $12,767,335 | $12,375,307 | 11 | — | $11,660,505 | $1,746,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hopper-Dean Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.1M 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
Its grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Center for Popular Democracy describes its work as building a representative, multiracial government and society; Last Mile Education Fund says it supports low-income, underrepresented students nearing graduation in technology and engineering; and Climate Cabinet Education says it educates local leaders on climate solutions. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 67 grants totaling $6,815,932. Grants ranged from $219 to $501,600, with a median of $15,000. Among the largest grants were $501,600 to the Center for Popular Democracy; $495,980 each to Climate Finance Tracker (One Earth Philanthropy), Georgia Tech Foundation, Last Mile Education Fund, and the University of Washington; and $413,405 to Rewriting the Code.
Other 2024 grants included $250,800 each to Alliance for Youth Organizing, Cambodian Children’s Fund, Center for Reproductive Rights, Center for Working Families Fund (Tides Foundation), Climate Cabinet Education, and Resist Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Heidi Hopper as CEO, Jeff Dean as CFO, Victoria L. Dean as CRO, and Natalie M. Dean as secretary.
Hopper-Dean Foundation is led by Heidi Hopper, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heidi Hopper
CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Dean
CFO
CFO & Secretary → CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie M. Dean
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria L. Dean
Cro
Trustee → Cro, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Hopper-Dean Foundation
How much does Hopper-Dean Foundation give each year?
Hopper-Dean Foundation gave $6.8M across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22.1M across 76 grants.
What is Hopper-Dean Foundation's typical grant size?
Hopper-Dean Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $101,730, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hopper-Dean Foundation give grants?
Hopper-Dean Foundation's top state is California, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (7 grants), Atlanta, GA (6 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Hopper-Dean Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 67 grants with a stated purpose on Hopper-Dean Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (66 grants).
Who are Hopper-Dean Foundation's largest grantees?
Hopper-Dean Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Popular Democracy ($527,859 across 3 grants), Last Mile Education Fund ($504,937 across 2 grants) and Georgia Tech Foundation Inc ($498,864 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hopper-Dean Foundation?
Hopper-Dean Foundation reported $44.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hopper-Dean Foundation fund?
Its grants went to organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hopper-Dean Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hopper-Dean Foundation's EIN?
Hopper-Dean Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3116560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hopper-Dean 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
Live grants for the work Hopper-Dean Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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