TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc
TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc is a public charity based in New York, NY. Formed in 2017, it raises funds through donations and fundraising events and makes grants to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations operating in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Texas, including organizations supporting children and youth.
TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc at a glance
In short: TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc gave $729K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $728,500
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,745
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $116,141
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (51% 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 TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: One Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 827-2706
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Children's Charity ($30K). Together the top 10 received $230K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 141 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that it grants to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations operating in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Texas. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (51%), New Jersey (7%), and Connecticut (7%); Texas and Illinois each received 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $308K (2022) to $729K (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $729K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Children's Charity Houston, TX | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Chickenshed NYC New York, NY | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City New York, NY | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Lake Delaware Boys' Camp Inc Delhi, NY | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Youth Improving Non-Profits for Children New York, NY | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Apex for Youth Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine Portland, ME | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Fiver Children's Foundation Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Hope for Henry Foundation Washington, DC | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Incredibly Blessed Inc Toms River, NJ | Program Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116,141 | $866,289 | $839,336 | $728,500 | 53 |
| 2023 | $107,710 | $599,267 | $630,388 | $595,000 | 43 |
| 2022 | $112,232 | $380,697 | $400,055 | $307,500 | 15 |
| 2021 | $72,881 | $430,188 | $491,540 | $430,000 | 23 |
| 2020 | $129,885 | $433,579 | $378,292 | $348,000 | 7 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its objectives are to promote initiatives benefiting children and youth in its community. Its grants support a range of youth-related work. For example, Lake Delaware Boys’ Camp describes its mission as helping boys develop physically, spiritually, and socially through a summer program. Fiver Children’s Foundation describes itself as a youth development organization serving children from under-resourced communities, while Hope for Henry Foundation says it develops programs to help hospitalized children and their families confront serious illness.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in areas including mentoring and education: Apex for Youth serves underserved Asian and immigrant youth in New York City, and Wall Street Bound creates career pathways in finance for urban youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund awarded 53 grants totaling $728,500. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $30,000, with a median award of $10,000. The largest grant was $30,000 to Houston Children’s Charity for program support. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Chickenshed NYC, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Lake Delaware Boys’ Camp, and Youth Improving Non-Profits for Children. The fund also awarded $20,000 each to organizations including Apex for Youth, Fiver Children’s Foundation, Hope for Henry Foundation, and Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York; these grants were listed as program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Ashleigh Hart, Director and AUC Co-Chair; Christina Petrou, Director; Glenn Gibson, Director and Chair; Sean Markle, Director and VP; and Thomas Nakashian, Director and AUC Co-Chair.
Toronto Dominion Holdings (U.S.A.), Inc. is the organization’s parent company and has the power to elect members of its governing body. The member may remove any director, and the board cannot amend the bylaws without the member’s approval.
TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc is led by Glenn Gibson, Director & Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glenn Gibson
Director & Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Petrou
Director
Director, Vice President & Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashleigh Hart
Director & Auc Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Markle
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Nakashian
Director & Auc Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Anna Yaroshenko (2020–2022) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Ed Rubin (2020–2022) — Director, Vice President & Auct Co-Chair
- Former: Juliette Robinson (2020–2022) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Robert Weinman (2020–2022) — Director, Vice President & Auct Co-Chair
- Former: Jason Latorre (2020) — Director & Auction Co-Chair · Filing note: Ended 82020
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 TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc
How much does TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc give each year?
TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc gave $729K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $595K across 43 grants.
What is TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc's typical grant size?
TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,745, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc give grants?
TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (7%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (18 grants), Houston, TX (2 grants), Portland, ME (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (53 grants).
Who are TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc's largest grantees?
TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Children's Charity ($30,000), Chickenshed NYC ($25,000) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc?
TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc reported $116K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $866K.
What does TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc fund?
The organization states that its objectives are to promote initiatives benefiting children and youth in its community. Its grants support a range of youth-related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc?
TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc's EIN?
TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3775525. 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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 15, 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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