LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope
LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope is a public charity that files Form 990 and is based in Danville, California. It provides fiscal sponsorship, incubation, and acceleration programs, offering aspiring and emerging social enterprise leaders guidance, mentoring, and strategic support.
LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope at a glance
In short: LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope gave $461K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $461,385
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,956
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,793
- Total assets
- $474,121
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope
- Contact
Mailing address: 696 San Ramon Valley Blvd 194, Danville, CA 94526
Phone: (925) 389-1773
Website: https://thehavenofhope.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Just Be LLC ($257K). Together the top 10 received $450K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 34 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Danville, California. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (91%) and Delaware (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $233K (2019) to $903K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $461K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Just Be LLC Hayward, CA | Salary, General Operations, Contractors, Fall Program | $257,062 |
| Ball for Life Oakland LLC Oakland, CA | Programming and Operating Expense | $45,000 |
| Flor Y Machete Oakland, CA | Sanate Boricua Initiative | $40,000 |
| Dandelion Medicine Liberation LLC Lewes, DE | Emergency Planning | $39,528 |
| The Justice Collective LLC Oakland, CA | Capacity Building | $20,000 |
| Center of Gravity Pleasant Hill, CA | Repairs, Maintenance, and Supplies | $18,516 |
| Uptima Oakland, CA | Payroll | $9,000 |
| Quest House Community Healing Pacifica, CA | Utilities & Rent | $8,585 |
| Ms Asya's Husstle (Vendor) Salinas, CA | Salinas Juneteenth Expenses | $6,302 |
| Starry Plough Walnut Creek, CA | Booking, Marketing & Sound Engineers | $5,625 |
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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 | $474,121 | $1,020,009 | $1,166,047 | $461,385 | 14 | $10,258 |
| 2023 | $503,188 | $551,884 | $644,697 | $417,301 | 10 | $6,097 |
| 2022 | $575,216 | $1,480,197 | $1,370,646 | $902,755 | 5 | $2,407 |
| 2021 | $465,354 | $968,017 | $909,953 | $629,552 | 3 | $5 |
| 2020 | $413,166 | $844,378 | $697,440 | $348,928 | 2 | — |
| 2019 | $256,062 | $382,106 | $410,856 | $233,119 | 1 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support the well-being and the emotional, spiritual, and professional growth of individuals, families, and communities. Its website describes work in employment and entrepreneurship, research and public policy, and social impact initiatives, including support for BIPOC workers and social entrepreneurs.
Its grants include support for a range of programs and organizations. For example, Ball for Life Oakland says its programs cultivate social-emotional learning, mindfulness, and wellness capacities for underserved youth. Flor y Machete describes its work as herbalism classes, healing circles, and ancestral healing. The Justice Collective says it applies a racial-equity lens to organizational development, while Center of Gravity describes itself as an inclusive early-childhood space for children, families, and teachers. Other grantees describe work in areas such as post-operative recovery lodging for trans people, culturally relevant entrepreneurship education, and community-based wellness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 14 grants totaling $461,385. Grant amounts ranged from $450 to $257,062, with a median of $8,792.
The largest reported grants included $257,062 to JUST BE LLC for salary, general operations, contractors, and its fall program; $45,000 to Ball for Life Oakland LLC for programming and operating expenses; $40,000 to Flor y Machete for its Sanate Boricua Initiative; and $39,528 to Dandelion Medicine Liberation LLC for emergency planning. Other grants included $20,000 to The Justice Collective LLC for capacity building and $18,516 to Center of Gravity for repairs, maintenance, and supplies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dagny Brown, Laura Victorino, and Ashley Adams as directors; Darcelle Lahr as chairperson; and Adele Cox as secretary and interim board treasurer.
LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope is led by Darcelle Lahr, Chairperson since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darcelle Lahr
Chairperson
Chairman → Chairman & Executive Director, 2023
Chairman & Executive Director → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2019
9.1 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Dagny Brown
Director
On filings since 2022
27.8 hrs/week
$14K (2022) → $104K (2024)
Laura Victorino
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Adams
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adele Cox
Secretary & Interim Board Treasurer
Treasurer & Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary & Interim Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Christianne Barreto (2022–2023) — CFO
- Former: Thomas Li (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Alberta Peera (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $104K, to Dagny Brown (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope
How much does LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope give each year?
LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope gave $461K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $417K across 10 grants.
What is LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope's typical grant size?
LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope's median grant in 2024 was $8,793, and its average grant was $32,956, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope give grants?
LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Delaware (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (6 grants).
Does LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope's largest grantees?
LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope's largest 2024 grantees include Just Be LLC ($257,062), Ball for Life Oakland LLC ($45,000) and Flor Y Machete ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope?
LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope reported $474K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support the well-being and the emotional, spiritual, and professional growth of individuals, families, and communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope?
LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thehavenofhope.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope's EIN?
LC and Lillie Cox Haven of Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0830760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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