The Spectrum of Hope Foundation
The Spectrum of Hope Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fullerton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $9K.
The Spectrum of Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: The Spectrum of Hope Foundation gave $9K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,720
- +74.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,744
- +39.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $1,357,441
- +59.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Spectrum of Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dosan Memorial ($4K). Together the top 3 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Spectrum of Hope Foundation gives
- Giving grew 336% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 196% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $9K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dosan Memorial Buena Park, CA | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Code the Spectrum Irvine, CA | Charitable | $1,920 |
| Being Built Together Irvine, CA | Charitable | $1,200 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,357,441 | $77,744 | $79,714 | $8,720 | 5 | $42,026 | — |
| 2023 | $850,515 | $-28,781 | $82,538 | $5,000 | 4 | $71,946 | $36,688 |
| 2022 | $562,968 | $47,495 | $54,879 | $5,400 | 5 | $41,559 | $31,684 |
| 2021 | $779,929 | $22,722 | $68,196 | $2,000 | 2 | $34,506 | $43,903 |
| 2020 | $902,371 | $13,361 | $56,129 | — | — | — | $42,305 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Spectrum of Hope Foundation is led by Phillip Son, President on the 2024 filing; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phillip Son
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jospeh H. Chang
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Chun
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Lee
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Mary Michael
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Cecilia Chang
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $22K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Diana Park (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Soo Lee (2022–2023) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $22K, to Cecilia Chang (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Spectrum of Hope Foundation
How much does The Spectrum of Hope Foundation give each year?
The Spectrum of Hope Foundation gave $9K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 4 grants.
What is The Spectrum of Hope Foundation's typical grant size?
The Spectrum of Hope Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $1,744, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Spectrum of Hope Foundation give grants?
The Spectrum of Hope Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Does The Spectrum of Hope Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Spectrum of Hope Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
Who are The Spectrum of Hope Foundation's largest grantees?
The Spectrum of Hope Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dosan Memorial ($3,600), Code the Spectrum ($1,920) and Being Built Together ($1,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Spectrum of Hope Foundation?
The Spectrum of Hope Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $78K.
What is The Spectrum of Hope Foundation's EIN?
The Spectrum of Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0558149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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