Youth Making A Difference, operating under the name Dba Hands For Hope, is located in El Dorado Hills, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Dba Hands For Hope employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dba Hands For Hope is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Dba Hands For Hope generated $662.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $667.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOUTH IN LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE. WE DO THIS BY GIVING YOUTH A PLATFORM TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD ON ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDING THEM (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION PROGRAM - HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE'S EDUCATION PROGRAM, INCLUDING ON-CAMPUS CLUBS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROJECT COMMITTEES, INCORPORATES OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE NEEDS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, ACT ON THEM BY CREATING, DEVELOPING, AND IMPLEMENTING SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS, THEN LEAD THOSE PROJECTS FROM START TO FINISH. IN 2022, HANDS4HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVICE-LEARNING CLUBS SUCCESSFULLY PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED TWELVE SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS BENEFITING NINE AREA NONPROFITS, RAISED 6,511, AND COLLECTED 114 ITEMS TO BENEFIT AREAS OF NEED INCLUDING: ANIMAL RESCUE, PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL PATIENTS,AND THE UNHOUSED.(SEE SCHEDULE O)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OUTREACHES ARE THE PLATFORM FROM WHICH YOUTH IN HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE LEARN ABOUT AND INTERACT WITH THE COMMUNITY. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT ADDRESS HUMAN AND COMMUNITY NEEDS TOGETHER, LEARNING FIRST-HAND ABOUT SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE POWER THEY HAVE TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE. IN 2022, THE YOUTH PARTICIPANTS IN HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM: LOGGED 2,900 SERVICE HOURS, CREATED 1,565 CARDS, CRAFTS, AND DESSERTS FOR SENIORS, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN IN NEED, SERVED 7,011 MEALS, COLLECTED 13,822 ARTICLES OF CLOTHING THROUGH THE WARM AND FUZZY DRIVE AND DISTRIBUTED THEM THROUGH THE WINTER BOUTIQUE AND CALDOR FIRE EVENTS, (SEE SCHEDULE O)
LEADERSHIP - HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE LEADERSHIP IS BASED ON SERVANT LEADERSHIP, WHICH IS DRIVEN BY PASSION, THE DESIRE TO TAKE ACTION, AND THE ABILITY TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME. HANDS4HOPE OFFERS A VARIETY OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS, AS WELL AS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS. (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Bassett Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $75,000 |
Steve Backers Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Monique Baxter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Heather Edwards Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Estee Horn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Howard Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $201,383 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $459,017 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $171,832 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $660,400 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $12,140 |
Investment income | $2,770 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,087 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $662,223 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,250 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $251,200 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,700 |
Payroll taxes | $26,385 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,681 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,245 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,105 |
Office expenses | $15,789 |
Information technology | $8,718 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,962 |
Travel | $2,528 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $904 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $9,457 |
All other expenses | $15,301 |
Total functional expenses | $667,627 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,462 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $189,790 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $515 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $208,842 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $26,382 |
Total assets | $441,991 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,164 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $14,894 |
Total liabilities | $23,058 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $394,703 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,230 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $441,991 |