Giving Children Hope
94% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Giving Children Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buena Park, California, registered in 1982, with $19,509,254 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
8332 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, CA, 90621 EIN 95-3464287 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$19.5M
▲ 114.2% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$13.5M
Net assets
$8.8M
Employees
25
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating94% to programs · $2 to raise $100
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. For Giving Children Hope: 94% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · +31% 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 Giving Children Hope: 8 mo reserves · +31% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Giving Children Hope: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Giving Children Hope: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
We help children and families in southern california who are housing unstable and looking to build a community to sustain support in areas of food, essentials, and a pathway out of poverty.
What they do
Wgyb: the we've got your back (wgyb) program partners with local orange and los angeles county schools to identify children in crisis, brings them to stability by meeting their nutritional needs and builds their parent's capacity to empower them to create strong futures for their family. school staff members refer the students most in need within their schools to wgyb where they begin receiving a backpack full of food that will last a family of four for at least three days. parents who sign up for the program are encouraged to participate in classes or volunteer at their school site. this program strategy helps to build skills for parents in areas such as financial management, nutrition, and parenting, while also increasing their engagement, a key factor in improving academic success for low-income students. each week, wgyb partners with more than 60 schools to serve over 4,000 individuals with needed food.
Contact & location
- Address
- 8332 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, CA, 90621
- City
- Buena Park
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $63.2M (FY2013) to $19.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.5MNet assets $8.8M
Operating margin
31.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.3M
Total liabilities
$2.5M
Net assets
$8.8M
Salaries & benefits
$1.2M
9% of expenses
Board members
12
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,509,254▲114% | $13,464,056▲62.5% | $8,775,637▲221% | $11,319,299▲112% | 990 |
| 2023 | $9,109,344▼69.6% | $8,283,832▼73.1% | $2,730,439▲43.3% | $5,346,272▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $29,949,338▲37.1% | $30,803,784▲26.2% | $1,904,927▼31.0% | $4,613,348▼16.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $21,849,836▼28.4% | $24,407,904▼22.6% | $2,759,373▼48.1% | $5,494,423▼31.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $30,512,149▼5.7% | $31,536,234▼1.6% | $5,317,441▼16.1% | $8,064,213▼13.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $32,370,795▲67.8% | $32,047,912▲27.0% | $6,341,526▲5.4% | $9,320,756▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $19,292,870▼25.2% | $25,235,572▼4.2% | $6,018,643▲58.3% | $8,311,177▲35.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $25,787,276▼4.4% | $26,330,564▼22.0% | $3,801,305▼12.5% | $6,118,082▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $26,960,465▼21.7% | $33,753,405▲7.0% | $4,344,593▼77.2% | $6,676,395▼69.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $34,419,579▲1.1% | $31,534,281▼3.8% | $19,065,233▲32.4% | $21,547,025▲28.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $34,047,747▼46.1% | $32,782,597▼48.1% | $14,399,356▲9.6% | $16,794,634▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $63,175,504 | $63,124,026▲77.3% | $13,134,206▼5.5% | $15,614,723▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $35,606,793 | $13,891,404 | $16,717,196 | 990 |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Peter Bowen — $165,773 (1.23% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Bowen | Ceo | 40 | $165,773 |
| Marius Marza | Director of Operations | 40 | $86,923 |
| Carlos Franco | Director | 1 | — |
| Carolyn Corbin | Director | 1 | — |
| Colin Tate | Director | 1 | — |
| Erik Leggio | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Gabriella Paladino | Director | 1 | — |
| Gina Codd | Director (until 9/30/24) | 1 | — |
| Heather Huarte | Director | 1 | — |
| James Wilcox | Director | 1 | — |
| Jolynn Mahoney | Director | 1 | — |
| Kim Joffe | Director (until | 1 | — |
| Michael Nanda | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Burns | Director (until 9/30/24) | 1 | — |
| Ron Hodges | Director | 1 | — |
| Toni Tartamella | Director | 1 | — |
| Victor Perrin | President | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2022)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Service By Air | Shipping Services | $139,400 |
Grants received · $33.4M total
90 grants to Giving Children Hope totaling $33.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $22,037,077 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $102,813 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2023 | $1,337,467 |
| Giving Children Hope | Basic needs | 2023 | $59,479 |
| Feed the Children Inc | Necessities for needy children & families | 2023 | $28,782 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $26,268 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2023 | $23,260 |
| Soles 4 Souls | Free distribution of shoes and clothing | 2023 | $13,248 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Soles 4 Souls | Free distribution of shoes and clothing | 2023 | $9,997 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $7,477 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2023 | $7,200 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $6,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,168 |
Grants made · $9.1M in FY2024
65 grants totaling $9.1M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Giving Children Hope →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| I Live 2 Give | Basic needs | $2,365,808 |
| Vida - Life Ministries | Basic needs | $814,848 |
| Ministerios Betesda | Basic needs, toys | $796,038 |
| Key Nonprofit | Basic needs, toys | $684,555 |
| Compassion Cchd Foundation | Basic needs | $642,798 |
| Unidos Por La Musica | Basic needs | $534,808 |
| Ministerio Cristiano Caminando En Fe | Basic needs | $446,075 |
| Catholic Mission San Judas Tadeo Inc | Basic needs | $263,319 |
| Monte Sion Center | Basic needs | $252,995 |
| Fundacion Ing Rogelio Jaime Coria | Basic needs | $237,125 |
| Garden Corp | Basic needs | $219,853 |
| Planting Seeds of Hope & Kindness | Basic needs | $192,095 |
| Watchitgrow Inc | Basic needs | $185,173 |
| Ministerio Jesus Rey De Reyes | Basic needs | $119,946 |
| Cal Optima | Basic needs | $90,455 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Giving Children Hope a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Giving Children Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3464287, based in Buena Park, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Giving Children Hope's EIN?
- Giving Children Hope's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3464287.
- How much revenue does Giving Children Hope report?
- Giving Children Hope reported $19,509,254 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Giving Children Hope's spending goes to programs?
- Giving Children Hope spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Giving Children Hope have?
- CharityIndex grades Giving Children Hope A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Giving Children Hope's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Giving Children Hope's latest Form 990 is $165,773, paid to Peter Bowen (Ceo).
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Data for Giving Children Hope (EIN 95-3464287) 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.