Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Burbank, California, registered in 1962, with $3,669,046 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2600 W Olive Ave Fl 5th, Burbank, CA, 91505 EIN 95-6048629 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.7M
▲ 11.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$9.8M
Net assets
$68.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating85 mo reserves · -166% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation: 85 mo reserves · -166% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2600 W Olive Ave Fl 5th, Burbank, CA, 91505
- City
- Burbank
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $12.1M (FY2014) to $3.7M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.3MNet assets $68.9M
Operating margin
-166.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$75.2M
Total liabilities
$6.3M
Net assets
$68.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,669,046▲11.1% | $9,769,804▲36.1% | $68,855,584▼3.5% | $75,152,513▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $3,302,276▼25.4% | $7,176,458▼26.8% | $71,317,490▲2.6% | $75,313,513▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $4,427,518▼59.4% | $9,797,565▲119% | $69,529,011▼18.7% | $75,245,188▼13.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $10,903,711▲61.3% | $4,468,941▼38.8% | $85,501,665▲21.9% | $87,291,209▲19.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,761,575▲125% | $7,298,556▲3.7% | $70,115,538▲17.1% | $73,033,481▲15.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $3,002,799▼2.0% | $7,038,453▼45.2% | $59,885,278▲29.7% | $63,242,429▲24.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,064,844▼7.9% | $12,854,867▲145% | $46,159,816▼23.3% | $50,934,872▼16.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,326,421▼85.0% | $5,254,112▲38.0% | $60,221,161▲1.1% | $60,754,842▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $22,163,543▲82.8% | $3,806,286▲46.3% | $59,592,834▲44.3% | $59,592,834▲44.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $12,126,711 | $2,600,902 | $41,286,983 | $41,286,983 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6048629, based in Burbank, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation's EIN?
- Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6048629.
- How much revenue does Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation report?
- Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation reported $3,669,046 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation (EIN 95-6048629) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.