We Hope
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
We Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palo Alto, California, registered in 2000, with $13,701,397 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 50624, Palo Alto, CA, 94303 EIN 94-3342713 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$13.7M
▲ 52.2% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$11.6M
Net assets
$4.8M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 We Hope— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +16% 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 We Hope: 5 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a A 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 We Hope— 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 We Hope: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 50624, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
- City
- Palo Alto
- State
- California
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $806K (FY2014) to $13.7M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.5MNet assets $4.8M
Operating margin
15.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.3M
Total liabilities
$5.5M
Net assets
$4.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,701,397▲52.2% | $11,558,088▲18.7% | $4,838,916▲72.2% | $10,313,431▲98.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $9,002,538▼5.0% | $9,738,066▲5.0% | $2,810,483▼20.2% | $5,208,871▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,477,538▲25.2% | $9,276,619▲23.8% | $3,520,940▲5.1% | $5,757,430▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,572,079▲24.1% | $7,496,158▲39.7% | $3,349,674▲9.3% | $4,717,112▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,102,039▲99.6% | $5,365,236▲86.2% | $3,064,730▲38.8% | $4,633,068▲33.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,057,518▼6.7% | $2,881,180▲48.6% | $2,208,261▲13.4% | $3,462,772▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,277,877▲138% | $1,939,471▲31.1% | $1,947,552▲233% | $2,947,751▲304% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,374,591▲12.5% | $1,479,922▲24.7% | $584,379▼15.3% | $728,747▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,221,858▲16.5% | $1,186,897▲38.9% | $689,710▲5.3% | $818,391▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,048,699▲30.1% | $854,631▲14.8% | $654,749▲42.1% | $778,708▲48.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $805,906 | $744,413 | $460,681 | $524,028 | 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.
Grants received · $14.4M total
93 grants to We Hope totaling $14.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $1,501,980 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $260,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $20,951 |
| Credit Unions In the State of California | The mission of we hope is to help people become healthy, employed and housed usinginnovative solutions. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Destination Home Sv | Human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | To prevent hunger | 2023 | $905,328 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $255,500 |
| Stanford Health Care 227 | Economic security | 2023 | $232,966 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $175,200 |
| San Francisco Foundation | To support unhoused people with transitional housing, rental aid, and supportive services for permanent independent living. for general support. | 2023 | $95,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $45,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $34,687 |
| Tipping Point Community | Discretionary issue area | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Provide general operating support | 2023 | $17,500 |
| Destination Home Sv | Human services | 2023 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is We Hope a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. We Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3342713, based in Palo Alto, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is We Hope's EIN?
- We Hope's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3342713.
- How much revenue does We Hope report?
- We Hope reported $13,701,397 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does We Hope have?
- CharityIndex grades We Hope B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for We Hope (EIN 94-3342713) 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.