Hopewell Fund
The Hopewell Fund is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Washington, DC that provides fiscal sponsorship, project incubation, and domestic and international grantmaking. The site hosts financial disclosures (Form 990) and describes services including donor collaboratives and rapid grant-making.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations running civil rights, civic engagement, voter participation, or reproductive health projects — including campaigns or initiatives that may benefit from fiscal sponsorship or rapid, grant-based support.
Good Fit
- • Work focused on civil rights, advocacy, voter engagement, or reproductive/health campaigns.
- • Project-scale activities that can absorb larger, time-bound grants or fiscal sponsorship arrangements.
- • Willingness to be fiscally sponsored or to partner with intermediary vehicles.
- • Clear, timely project plans and capacity to report on campaign outcomes.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached 42 states, indicating a multi-state/national footprint, even though a majority of dollars were concentrated in DC (about 52%).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 256 distinct recipients (and prior years 307–332), with many different organizations and both charity and non-charity recipients rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants is strong (137 new recipients in 2024, roughly 54% new), and the organization lists a public contact email for new projects; no formal application form was found but observed turnover and a visible contact route support realistic access for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
