The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust
The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust is a private foundation based in Concord, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with stated purposes including humanitarian and human services as well as grants designated “various.”
The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust at a glance
In short: The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust gave $324K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Maryland. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $323,606
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,893
- -32.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,647,041
- -3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 355 Pope Road, Concord, MA 01742
Phone: (978) 287-4243
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was India Development & Relief Fund ($113K). Together the top 10 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 68 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed to recipients in Maryland (35%), Pennsylvania (29%), Massachusetts (28%), California (6%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $229K (2021) to $324K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $324K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| India Development & Relief Fund North Bethesda, MD | Humanitarian | $112,935 |
| Samerth USA Doylestown, PA | Various | $93,665 |
| South Middlesex Opportunity Council Framingham, MA | Human Service | $50,000 |
| Bidada International Cypress, CA | Various | $18,280 |
| Chinmaya Mission of Boston Andover, MA | Various | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Various | $10,000 |
| Vipassana Meditation Center Shelburne Falls, MA | Various | $5,000 |
| Roca Inc Springfield, MA | Various | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Various | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston Boston, MA | Various | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,647,041 | $144,300 | $335,048 | $323,606 | 13 | $323,606 | $132,858 | $225,689 |
| 2023 | $4,828,707 | $84,956 | $313,931 | $295,000 | 8 | $295,000 | $77,891 | $248,987 |
| 2022 | $5,057,090 | $542,853 | $331,533 | $311,032 | 12 | $311,032 | $529,597 | $281,078 |
| 2021 | $5,309,031 | $742,187 | $242,918 | $229,000 | 14 | $229,000 | $216,578 | $259,817 |
| 2020 | $4,894,782 | $662,060 | $313,530 | $295,451 | 21 | — | $128,981 | $214,843 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust reported a distributable amount of $226K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in human services, humanitarian aid, health, and other areas. For example, South Middlesex Opportunity Council describes its mission as improving the quality of life of low-income and disadvantaged individuals and families through services, advocacy, education, and community support. Roca describes its mission as addressing incarceration, poverty, and racism by working with young adults, police, and systems at the center of urban violence. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society says its mission is to cure MS and empower people affected by MS to live their best lives. RIA Inc. describes its work as supporting adults who have lived through commercial sexual exploitation and human slavery.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $323,606. Grant amounts ranged from $1,606 to $112,935, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported grants were $112,935 to India Development & Relief Fund for humanitarian purposes, $93,665 to Samerth USA for various purposes, and $50,000 to South Middlesex Opportunity Council for human services. Other reported grants included $18,280 to Bidada International, $10,000 each to Chinmaya Mission of Boston and Massachusetts General Hospital, and $5,000 each to Vipassana Meditation Center, Roca Inc., Doctors Without Borders, Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston, and Make a Wish Foundation. The foundation also gave $2,120 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and $1,606 to RIA Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Narendra Popat and Jyoti Popat as trustees.
The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jyoti Popat
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Narendra Popat
Trustee
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 The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust
How much does The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust give each year?
The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust gave $324K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $295K across 8 grants.
What is The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust's typical grant size?
The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $24,893, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust give grants?
The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust's top state is Maryland, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (29%) and Massachusetts (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), Framingham, MA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various" (10 grants).
Who are The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust's largest grantees?
The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust's largest 2024 grantees include India Development & Relief Fund ($112,935), Samerth USA ($93,665) and South Middlesex Opportunity Council ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust?
The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $324K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $226K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in human services, humanitarian aid, health, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust's EIN?
The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6902384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hope Foundation - USA 1999 Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hope-foundation-usa-1999-trust-morg_bc1b63b6ddc14463b0c5253dcbc91d09
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