We Hope is located in East Palo Alto, CA. The organization was established in 2000. 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 12/2023, We Hope employed 136 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. We 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 12/2023, We Hope generated $9.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 31.0% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HELP THE UNHOUSED, HOMELESS AND THOSE AT-RISK IN REBUILDING THEIR LIVES THROUGH A CUSTOMIZED SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM CUSTOMIZED TO THE NEEDS OF EACH CLIENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND CARE PROGRAM.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Bains President/co-Founder  | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $192,380 | 
Cheryl Bains Dir Of Hr/secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $78,488 | 
Jonathan Bunce Board Chair  | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
Irv Henderson Director  | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
Robert Sherrard Vice/finance Chair  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Carl Agers Director  | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
Patrol Solutions Llc Security Services  | 12/30/23 | $570,064 | 
Vestis Professional Services  | 12/30/23 | $132,174 | 
Tangram Insurance Services Insurance  | 12/30/23 | $135,335 | 
Arora Associates Llc Consulting  | 12/30/23 | $106,056 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $7,315,517 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,685,961 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $136,015 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,001,478 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $1,060 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $9,002,538 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $271,668 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,041 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $5,476,709 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $527,568 | 
| Payroll taxes | $460,230 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $381,376 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $0 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $157,031 | 
| Travel | $34,330 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $44,975 | 
| Interest | $54,247 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $323,093 | 
| Insurance | $103,825 | 
| All other expenses | $79,268 | 
| Total functional expenses | $9,738,066 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $64,156 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,191 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,561,596 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $613,243 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,775 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,142,953 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $802,957 | 
| Total assets | $5,208,871 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $627,672 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $303,855 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $13,253 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $673,445 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $780,163 | 
| Total liabilities | $2,398,388 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,197,935 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,612,548 | 
| 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 | $5,208,871 | 
Over the last fiscal year, We Hope has awarded $79,197 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
INTERFAITH COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION  | $71,547 | 
ALPHA PRIME VOLLEYBALL CLUB PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION  | $7,650 |