Hyundai Hope On Wheels
Hyundai Hope on Wheels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1998 and run by Hyundai Motor America and its dealers, that funds pediatric cancer research and awareness programs across the U.S. The organization awards multi-year research grants to eligible Children’s Oncology Group member institutions and reports multi‑million dollar annual grant cycles.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A children's hospital, academic medical center, or pediatric oncology research program conducting clinical or translational work in childhood cancer with capacity to manage multi‑year research grants.
Good Fit
- • Focus on pediatric cancer research or treatment.
- • Affiliation with a major hospital or university research center.
- • Capacity to manage multi‑year, mid‑to‑large sized research grants ($100K–$1M+).
- • Evidence of institutional research infrastructure (clinical trials, lab facilities, research staff).
- • Track record of peer‑reviewed research or membership in pediatric oncology networks.
Geography
Observed giving is nationally distributed: the latest year shows recipients in 35 states and the foundation's out‑of‑state share of dollars is large (about 85% of 2024 grant dollars went outside the foundation state).
Recipient Variety
The latest year included 99 distinct recipients across hospitals and university research centers, with 108 grants overall and a mix of mid‑size and larger awards; this indicates a broad recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of entry exists: 27 new recipients appeared in the latest year and 72 recipients recur across the observed three‑year window; combined with a public website and a listed grants email, this suggests unfamiliar applicants can plausibly access funding even though formal application guidelines were not found.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
