AS THE PHILANTHROPIC ARM OF THE SWOG CANCER RESEARCH NETWORK, THE HOPE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND RESOURCES FOR CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS RESEARCH IN VARIOUS FORMS OF ADULT CANCERS. FELLOWSHIPS, RESEARCH GRANTS, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL EDUCATION TRAINING SESSIONS, TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT, AND MEETING COORDINATION ARE FUNDED BY THE FOUNDATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$62.6M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
Grant Count
23
Avg Grant Size
$109K
About The Hope Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $62.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $8.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $62,614,833 | $62,313,456 | $56,686,859 |
| Revenue | $28,575,690 | $15,053,174 | $9,871,970 |
| Expenses | $22,976,649 | $11,391,428 | $10,964,319 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,485,239 | $1,949,394 | $1,359,712 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from The Hope Foundation
Dr. Charles A. Coltman, Jr. Fellowship Program
THE HOPE FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
SWOG Early Exploration & Development (SEED) Fund
THE HOPE FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
SWOG Rare Cancer Fellowship
THE HOPE FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ($319,495), Cancer Research and Biostatistics ($250,000), North Florida Foundation for Research and Education ($202,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE HOUSTON, TX | SWOG/HOPE SEED FUNDING | $62,500 |
| CANCER RESEARCH AND BIOSTATISTICS SEATTLE, WA | SWOG LATIN AMERICA INITIATIVE | $149,934 |
| CANCER RESEARCH AND BIOSTATISTICS SEATTLE, WA | HOPE SDMC BRIDGE AWARD | $250,000 |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT AWARD | $84,500 |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP | $12,308 |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | STRS FUNDING - TRIAL S2205 | $6,281 |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | SWOG/HOPE CAREER ENGAGEMENT AWARD | $50,000 |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | SWOG/HOPE CAREER ENGAGEMENT AWARD | $50,000 |
| FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING VETERANS SAN ANTONIO, TX | SWOG VA STOREFRONT AWARD | $153,047 |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER SEATTLE, WA | SWOG/HOPE IMPACT AWARD | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHANNA HORN MSW | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $267,375 |
| DANA SPARKS | DIRECTOR OF PC & OPERATION | 50 | $168,470 |
| MORGAN COX | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 50 | $129,526 |
| JENNIFER FRANKS | LEAD ATTORNEY | 50 | $129,502 |
| DEBRA ALLEN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 50 | $126,438 |
| MARY BRIEDE | SENIOR ATTORNEY | 50 | $126,664 |
| JOSEPH UNGER PHD | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| NATHAN ERIKSEN | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| DAVID GIBSON | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| SARAH GOLDBERG MD | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| SYED AHMAD MD | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| ANJALI ADVANI MD | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| MARIE SUGA MD | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| SUMANTA PAL MD | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER LIEU MD | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| NORAH LYNN HENRY MD | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| PRIYANKA SHARMA MD | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| MARTI K S HEIL | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| SCOTT RAMSEY MD | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| CHARLES BLANKE MD | SWOG CHAIR | 0.2 | — |
| CATHY TANGEN PHD | SECRETARY | 0.2 | — |
| MARITA KENNEDY WEIN | TREASURER | 0.2 | — |
| MARIANA CHAVEZ MAC GREGOR MD | VICE CHAIR | 0.2 | — |
| DON S DIZON MD | CHAIR | 0.2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hope Foundation?
The Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. It holds $62.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Hope Foundation?
As of 2024, The Hope Foundation holds $62.6M in total assets with $28.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $2.5M in 2024.
Where does The Hope Foundation operate?
The Hope Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does The Hope Foundation award?
In 2024, The Hope Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $109K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Hope Foundation's EIN?
The Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2655302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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