Hypertherm: HOPE Foundation Grant

The Hypertherm HOPE Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations with a mission to create sustainable, positive change in communities. Eligible organizations must have 501(c)(3) status and align with the foundation's values of respect and inclusivity. Grant decisions are made by HOPE teams composed of Hypertherm Associates across various regions, ensuring local needs are met effectively.

NOTE: Full application grants are reviewed in March, June, September and December. Please submit your grant by March, June, September or December of the quarter you need to have your grant reviewed. We strive to review your grant in a timely manner and may have follow up questions. Last minute requests are very challenging for us to accommodate.
The HOPE (Hypertherm Owners’ Philanthropic Endeavors) Foundation was founded in 2010 as a public grant-making nonprofit 501(c)(3) foundation to formalize the U.S.-based financial giving we had been doing for decades across a handful of focus areas. In New Hampshire, a dozen volunteer Associates, representing a cross-section of areas within our company, comprise the Upper Valley HOPE Team and make all grant allocation decisions on behalf of the Foundation. We have similar shared decision-making HOPE teams in all our regional offices, each serving their respective communities.
Our HOPE Teams have awarded millions of dollars in grant support to hundreds of nonprofit organizations working on our shared mission of creating sustainable, positive change in the community and environment.
HOPE Foundation grant decisions are made by the HOPE teams, which are comprised of Hypertherm Associates from all areas of the company.
If approved, you can expect to receive funds within two months of notification. It is important to note that depending on when your application is submitted within our quarterly review cycle, it could take four months before funds are received by your organization. Please plan your request accordingly based on your needs and our review cycle.
Focus Areas:
Disaster ReliefEarly ChildhoodEducationEnvironment and TransportationFoodHealth and WellnessShelter and HousingSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)SUD (Substance Use Disorder)United Way

Eligibility

Donation decisions are based on the following guidelines:Organizations must have nonprofit tax-exempt status under IRS code 501(c)(3)Grant requests should align with our philanthropic mission and core value of respect for all people.Grant seekers are expected to be inclusive and non-discriminatory in their practices, policies and programs.Our funding is focused in the geographic area of:Upper Valley region of NH and VTLockport, NYNew Brighton, MNKent, Washington

Ineligibility

Hypertherm does not support donations to individuals nor does it support organizations with a direct political or religious focus.The HOPE Foundation does not fund organizations that discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnicity.