Hiphopforchange Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 2015, with $523,175 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$523K
▲ 29.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$554K
Net assets
$78K
Employees
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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 Hiphopforchange Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Hiphopforchange Inc: 2 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Hiphopforchange Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Hiphopforchange Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $173K (FY2014) to $523K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-6.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$78K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$78K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $523,175▲29.3% | $554,328▲34.1% | $78,012▼47.9% | $78,012▼47.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $404,520▼74.5% | $413,448▼77.5% | $149,868▼63.4% | $149,868▼65.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,583,709▼2.8% | $1,837,719▲60.7% | $409,811▼38.3% | $437,186▼35.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,628,580▲75.2% | $1,143,798▲51.6% | $663,821▲271% | $676,196▲262% | 990 |
| 2020 | $929,532▲36.0% | $754,439▲13.2% | $179,039▲723% | $187,011▲3860% | 990 |
| 2019 | $683,509▲32.2% | $666,728▲24.3% | -$28,732▲37.9% | $4,723▲229% | 990 |
| 2018 | $517,153▲21.9% | $536,249▲15.2% | -$46,245▼70.3% | $1,436▼78.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $424,289▼26.6% | $465,572▼18.7% | -$27,149▼292% | $6,720▼52.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $578,138▲59.1% | $572,360▲51.5% | $14,134▲69.1% | $14,134▲69.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $363,452▲110% | $377,775▲120% | $8,356▲93.0% | $8,356▲93.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $173,162 | $172,068 | $4,330 | $4,330 | 990EZ |
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.
20 grants to Hiphopforchange Inc totaling $484K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,562 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $130,265 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - to support gun violence prevention. advised - for general operating support. | 2022 | $30,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $8,718 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $80,200 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support, general support for cultural arts support | 2021 | $28,000 |
| Dignity Health | Community health | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | Discretionary | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Global Fund For Women Inc | Fostering social change philanthropy | 2021 | $19,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $18,813 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2021 | $8,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,045 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,045 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2021 | $5,500 |
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Data for Hiphopforchange Inc (EIN 46-3005727) 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.