Higher Hopes
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$505K
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
55
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Higher Hopes?
Higher Hopes is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation ($105K), The Fetter Family Foundation ($68K), United Jewish Foundation ($61K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $505K in grants to Higher Hopes between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation | $105,000 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| The Fetter Family Foundation | $68,150 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| United Jewish Foundation | $61,300 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| JK Farber Family Foundation | $50,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| The Carls Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Eugene Applebaum Family Foundation | $45,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Thomas Foundation | $39,000 | 5 | 2022–2026 |
| Canton Community Foundation Inc | $35,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Andrea and Lawrence Wolfe Family Foundation | $7,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation | $7,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Faith & James Knight Foundationinc | $5,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $5,297 | 1 | 2024 |
| Helen L Kay Charitable Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Barron Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey | $1,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| The Bruce H and Rosalie N Rosen Family Foundation | $282 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $113K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
What grants has Higher Hopes received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Thomas Foundation | SOCIAL | $11,000 |
| 2025 | United Jewish Foundation | TO SUPPORT NEEDY CHILDREN & FAMILIES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Thomas Foundation | SOCIAL | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Canton Community Foundation Inc | OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,500 |
| 2025 | The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Faith & James Knight Foundationinc | FUND CHARITABLE MISSION | $500 |
| 2024 | The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Canton Community Foundation Inc | OPERATING EXPENSES | $21,000 |
| 2024 | JK Farber Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Eugene Applebaum Family Foundation | EDUCATION & RESEARCH | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Thomas Foundation | SOCIAL | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,297 |
| 2024 | Helen L Kay Charitable Trust | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,500 |
| 2023 | The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation | 1,000 TURKEYS / 1,000 SMILES PROJECT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | United Jewish Foundation | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | $21,000 |
| 2023 | The Fetter Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Eugene Applebaum Family Foundation | EDUCATION & RESEARCH | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Canton Community Foundation Inc | OPERATING EXPENSES | $9,000 |
| 2023 | Rochester Area Community Foundation | FOR THE THANKSGIVING PROGRAM | $7,500 |
| 2023 | The Thomas Foundation | SOCIAL | $6,000 |
| 2023 | JK Farber Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Jeffrey Farber Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Faith & James Knight Foundationinc | FUND CHARITABLE MISSION | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2022 | The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Fetter Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $20,000 |
| 2022 | United Jewish Foundation | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | $15,500 |
| 2022 | JK Farber Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 55 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Higher Hopes?
Higher Hopes is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation ($105K), The Fetter Family Foundation ($68K), United Jewish Foundation ($61K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $505K in grants to Higher Hopes between 2019–2026.
Who is Higher Hopes's largest funder?
The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Higher Hopes, with $105K across 5 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Higher Hopes received?
IRS 990 filings record $505K in grants to Higher Hopes across 55 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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