We R Hope
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
We R Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chester, Vermont, registered in 2018, with $873,391 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
200 Lower Bartonsville Rd, Chester, VT, 05143 EIN 82-5021543 Since 2018
Revenue (FY2024)
$873K
▼ 13.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
-$468K
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 We R Hope— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -47% 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 R Hope: 0 mo reserves · -47% margin earns a D 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 R 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 R Hope: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 200 Lower Bartonsville Rd, Chester, VT, 05143
- City
- Chester
- State
- Vermont
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $174K (FY2018) to $873K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $555KNet assets -$468K
Operating margin
-47.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$87K
Total liabilities
$555K
Net assets
-$468K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $873,391▼13.1% | $1,288,221▲14.9% | -$468,174▼778% | $87,178▼79.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,005,144▼5.8% | $1,121,320▲1.5% | -$53,344▼185% | $423,011▼27.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,066,773▲64.7% | $1,104,865▲82.7% | $62,832▼39.1% | $583,666▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $647,530▲47.8% | $604,806▲47.9% | $103,228▲70.6% | $624,059▲360% | 990 |
| 2020 | $438,139▲30.1% | $409,001▲20.5% | $60,504▲92.9% | $135,604▲195% | 990 |
| 2019 | $336,751▲93.7% | $339,299▲142% | $31,366▼7.5% | $45,921▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $173,867 | $139,953 | $33,914 | $37,058 | 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 · $7,500 total
1 grant to We R Hope totaling $7,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is We R Hope a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. We R Hope is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-5021543, based in Chester, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is We R Hope's EIN?
- We R Hope's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-5021543.
- How much revenue does We R Hope report?
- We R Hope reported $873,391 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does We R Hope have?
- CharityIndex grades We R Hope D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for We R Hope (EIN 82-5021543) 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.