Civic Intelligence

Because for Hope

EIN 46-4634907 • 501(c)3 • Milpitas, CA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

BeCause believes education is the power and premise to progress in every families and communities. As an advocate for educational advancement in impoverished communities, it is our commitment to provide key access, and resources while continuing to inspire positive changes leading to a path of opportunities, and endless possibilities.

145 Curtis AveMilpitas, CA 95035

www.becauseforhope.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

83rd percentile

32%

Higher net margin than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$6,013

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

76th percentile

20%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$111,195

Up $18,394 (+20%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$111,195

Up $18,394 (+20%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin83rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$56,692

Down $12,612 (-18%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$38,298

Down $32,017 (-46%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$18,394

Up $19,405 (+1919%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2015: $31,202Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2017: $55,455Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2019: $54,114Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $94,930Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $89,894Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $89,8942021Assets 2022: $92,801Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $92,8012022Assets 2023: $111,195Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $111,1952023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$111,195
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$111,195
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth35th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2015: $35,621Expenses 2015: $25,425Net Income 2015: $10,1962015Revenue 2017: $60,832Expenses 2017: $41,573Net Income 2017: $19,2592017Revenue 2019: $57,581Expenses 2019: $51,684Net Income 2019: $5,8972019Revenue 2020: $68,881Expenses 2020: $28,065Net Income 2020: $40,8162020Revenue 2021: $60,534Expenses 2021: $65,570Net Income 2021: -$5,0362021Revenue 2022: $69,304Expenses 2022: $70,315Net Income 2022: -$1,0112022Revenue 2023: $56,692Expenses 2023: $38,298Net Income 2023: $18,3942023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$56,692
Expenses$38,298
Net Income$18,394
Open 2023 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$111,195
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$111,195
Revenue
$56,692
Expenses
$38,298
Net income
$18,394
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.00$1.11$0.57$0.38$0.18
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.00$0.93$0.69$0.70$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.00$0.90$0.61$0.66$0.05
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.95$0.00$0.69$0.28$0.41
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.54$0.00$0.58$0.52$0.06
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.55$0.00$0.61$0.42$0.19
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.36$0.25$0.10
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 3, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$56,692
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

BeCause believes education is the power and premise to progress in every families and communities. As an advocate for educational advancement in impoverished communities, it is our commitment to provide key access, and resources while continuing to inspire positive changes leading to a path of opportunities, and endless possibilities.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Computer Program including computer equipment-$15,948
School Supplies-$5,126
Student Sponsorship Program-$3,130
Books-$3,095
School Activities-$248
Covid relief program--
Library Enhancement--
Playground--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Huynh Hoang To TrinhDirectorPT$0$6,013$6,013
Patrik SvobodaCEO-$0--
Chi Nguyen SvobodaExecutive DirectorPT$0--
Trisha Thuy LaChairman-$0--
Ha DoDirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
BeCause For Hope
EIN
46-4634907
Phone
4157974117
Address
145 Curtis Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035

Signing Officer

Name
Chi Nguyen Svoboda
Title
Secretary
Signed
2024-10-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Five Stone Tax Advisers
Address
11211 TAYLOR DRAPER LANE SUITE 300, AUSTIN, TX 78759
Preparer
John Paul Krueger
Phone
5128335829
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Revenue.1

“Interest Income $37”

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.4

“Class of Activity: Computer Lab Program | Donee's Address: 145 Curtis Ave Milpitas CA 95035 | Cash Amount Given: $15948”

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.7

“Class of Activity: School Supplies | Donee's Address: 145 Curtis Ave Milpitas CA 95035 | Cash Amount Given: $5126”

Other Expenses.1

“Travel Expenses $3463”

Other Expenses.2

“Computer Hosting $615”

Other Expenses.4

“Bank Services Charges $123”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8: Other Revenue

“Interest Income Amount: $37”

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