Hope In The Desert Foundation
Official Squarespace site for Hope in the Desert Foundation (Chandler, AZ) describing education-focused programs including tutoring, community giving (Ronald McDonald House), fundraising projects, and a STEM learning app. The site lists founders/officers (Olivia and Jaden Lu) and a contact email ([email protected]).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small, local Arizona nonprofit or community program focused on youth education, tutoring, or STEM initiatives seeking modest project or program support.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving children or youth in Arizona (tutoring, STEM, youth development).
- • Project-level budgets in the low-thousands range.
- • Clear, local impact and measurable outcomes for a small community.
- • Existing local presence or community partnerships in Chandler/Phoenix metro area.
- • Ability to communicate concisely by email and provide simple project materials.
Geography
Observed grantmaking is limited to Arizona in the available filings (the single reported 2023 grant was to an AZ recipient and the foundation is based in Chandler, AZ).
Recipient Variety
Across three years of filings the foundation shows very limited giving: one distinct recipient reported in 2023 and no recipients reported in 2024, so the observed recipient set is very small.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of steady turnover is limited, but a public website, listed contact emails, published application information, and a rolling deadline make it plausible that unfamiliar local applicants can submit requests even though the observed grant history is sparse.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
