Youth Making A Difference, operating under the name Dba Hands For Hope, is located in El Dorado Hills, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Dba Hands For Hope employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dba Hands For Hope is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Dba Hands For Hope generated $656.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $589.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOUTH IN LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE. WE DO THIS BY GIVING YOUTH A PLATFORM TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD ON ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDING THEM (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION PROGRAM - HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE'S EDUCATION PROGRAM, INCLUDING SCHOOL-BASED CLUBS AND AFTERSCHOOL PROJECT COMMITTEES, INCORPORATES OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE NEEDS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, ACT ON THEM BY CREATING, DEVELOPING, AND IMPLEMENTING SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS, THEN LEAD THOSE PROJECTS FROM START TO FINISH. IN THE LAST YEAR, OUR YOUTH LEADERS AND PARTICIPANTS CONTINUED TO NAVIGATE MOVING FROM IN-PERSON TO VIRTUAL MEETINGS AND TRAININGS AS NEEDED. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES CAUSED BY COVID-19, YOUTH WERE STILL SUCCESSFUL IN GOING THROUGH THE SERVICE-LEARNING PROCESS. IN 2021, HANDS4HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUBS SUCCESSFULLY PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED THIRTEEN SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS BENEFITING ELEVEN (SEE SCHEDULE O)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OUTREACHES ARE THE PLATFORM FROM WHICH YOUTH IN HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE LEARN ABOUT AND INTERACT WITH THE COMMUNITY. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT ADDRESS HUMAN AND COMMUNITY NEEDS TOGETHER, LEARNING FIRST-HAND ABOUT SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE POWER THEY HAVE TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE. IN 2021, THE YOUTH PARTICIPANTS IN HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM: LOGGED 10,170 VOLUNTEER HOURS, CREATED 4,831 GIFT PACKAGES FOR SENIORS AND WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NEED, DISTRIBUTED 6,859 MEALS, COLLECTED AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 2,500 ARTICLES OF CLOTHING, MADE AND DISTRIBUTED 128 FLEECE BLANKETS, AND COLLECTED AND DISTRIBUTED 7,417 TOILETRIES TO PEOPLE IN NEED. (SEE SCHEDULE O)
LEADERSHIP - HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE LEADERSHIP IS BASED ON SERVANT LEADERSHIP, WHICH IS DRIVEN BY PASSION, THE DESIRE TO TAKE ACTION, AND THE ABILITY TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME. HANDS4HOPE OFFERS A VARIETY OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS, AS WELL AS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS. IN 2021, HANDS4HOPE: ENGAGED 65 STUDENTS FROM 6-12TH GRADES IN LEADERSHIP OF THEIR PEERS IN CLUBS AND COMMITTEES, HOSTED THE 10TH ANNUAL HANDS4HOPE HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CAMP, WITH 34 YOUTH FROM SIX SCHOOLS ATTENDING, HOSTED THE 8TH ANNUAL MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CAMP WITH 28 YOUTH FROM SEVEN SCHOOLS IN ATTENDANCE, 9TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP MID-YEAR RETREAT WITH (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Bassett Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $67,000 |
Steve Backers Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Heather Edwards Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Estee Horn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Howard Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Monique Baxter Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $212,182 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $101,043 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $365,666 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $213,436 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $678,891 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,086 |
Investment income | $355 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,592 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$35,211 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $656,713 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,523 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,450 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $179,406 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,310 |
Payroll taxes | $20,291 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,359 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,258 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,983 |
Office expenses | $13,942 |
Information technology | $4,083 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,152 |
Travel | $949 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $394 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,211 |
All other expenses | $12,581 |
Total functional expenses | $589,288 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,579 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $180,559 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $763 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $231,442 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $27,481 |
Total assets | $448,824 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,772 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $14,799 |
Total liabilities | $22,571 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $400,924 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,329 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $448,824 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Youth Making A Difference has recieved totaling $48,618.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,228 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $22,100 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $290 |
Beg. Balance | $24,273 |
Earnings | $1,441 |
Admin Expense | $634 |
Net Contributions | $2,273 |
Grants | $2,023 |
Ending Balance | $25,329 |
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