Variety Is Hope
Our mission is reflected in our name, which embodies both the diverse pool of talented entertainers that help bring our events to life, as well as the distinguishing variety label that is used on twitch.tv for innovative content creators. We wear our message of hope on our sleeve in our commitment to "helping others, playing everything".
Variety Is Hope at a glance
In short: Variety Is Hope gave $230K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $230K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $229,735
- -11.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $229,735
- -11.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $229,735
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Variety Is Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Pediatric Cancer Research Foundatio ($230K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2021) to $260K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Cancer Research Foundatio Irvine, CA | General Funding | $229,735 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $221,727 | $238,084 | $229,735 | 1 |
| 2020 | $16,357 | $275,480 | $266,721 | $260,069 | 1 |
About Variety Is Hope
Based on IRS filings
Variety Is Hope is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $230K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Variety Is Hope is led by Scott Hooten, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Scott Hooten
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Liz Gellert
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Schneider
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ernest Baghdasaryan
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Ryan Steere
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Natalie Jones
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Ostler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jonathan Allweiss (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Variety Is Hope
How much does Variety Is Hope give each year?
Variety Is Hope gave $230K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $260K across 1 grant.
What is Variety Is Hope?
Variety Is Hope is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Sacramento, CA.
Where does Variety Is Hope operate?
Variety Is Hope has awarded grants in California.
What is Variety Is Hope's EIN?
Variety Is Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2240270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work Variety Is Hope funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- 2026 USS Translational Research Grant Up to $100,000 per year · Due October 24, 2026
- Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant Up to $40,000 (yearly total budget) · Due October 25, 2026
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
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