Civic Intelligence

Because for Hope

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 46-4634907

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Jan 24, 2023

Organization Profilewww.becauseforhope.org
145 Curtis AveMilpitas, CA 95035

(415) 797-4117

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

26th percentile

-8.3%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$6,012

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.9% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

31st percentile

-5.3%

Faster asset growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Down

$89,894

Down $5,036 (-5.3%) from 2020

Net Assets

$89,894

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Down

$60,534

Down $8,347 (-12%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$65,570

Up $37,505 (+134%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$5,036

Down $45,852 (-112%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth31st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2021

Assets$89,894
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$89,894
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth36th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2021

Revenue$60,534
Expenses$65,570
Net Income-$5,036
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Jan 24, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.1
Gross Receipts
$60,534
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
Covid relief program-$29,287
Computer Program (including computer equipment)-$14,605
Student Sponsorship Program-$7,127
Books-$2,027
School Supplies-$1,407
Library Enhancement-$1,301
Playground-$738
School Activities-$443
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Huynh Hoang To TrinhDirectorPT$0$6,012$6,012
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
Executive Director
Phone
2156095577
Signed
2023-01-24
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 $20”

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.3

“Class of Activity: Covid Relief | Cash Amount Given: $29287”

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.5

“Class of Activity: Computer Lab Program | Cash Amount Given: $14605”

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.9

“Class of Activity: Student Sponsorship | Cash Amount Given: $7127”

Other Expenses.1

“Filing Fees $2075”

Other Expenses.2

“Bank Services Charges $355”

Other Expenses.4

“Travel Expenses $52”

Other Expenses.5

“Computer Hosting $36”

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

“Interest Income Amount: $20”

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Filings

Displayed year

2021 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$89,894
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$89,894
Revenue
$60,534
Expenses
$65,570
Net income
-$5,036
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