Project High Hopes is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ESCONDIDO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $44K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$44K
+2.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
+105.6% YoY
About Project High Hopes
Based on IRS filings
Project High Hopes is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ESCONDIDO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $44K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Turnout Activitism Inc ($44,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TURNOUT ACTIVITISM INC CAMBRIDGE, MA | YOUTH VOTER TURNOUT | $44,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN RUHWEDEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
| WINIFRED E HAAG | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 40 | — |
| GEOFFREY HAAG | DIRECTOR | 34 | $59,000 |
| IRA LECHNER | CHAIRMAN | 15 | — |
| ASHLEY FAIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE FAIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACK LECHNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EVE LITOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Project High Hopes?
Project High Hopes is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ESCONDIDO, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Project High Hopes operate?
Project High Hopes has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Kentucky, Massachusetts.
What size grants does Project High Hopes award?
In 2025, Project High Hopes awarded 1 grants totaling $44K — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Project High Hopes's EIN?
Project High Hopes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1705869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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