Civic Intelligence

Because for Hope

990EZ • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 46-4634907

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Oct 12, 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

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

37th percentile

-1.5%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$6,510

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.4% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

54th percentile

3.2%

Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$92,801

Up $2,907 (+3.2%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$92,801

Up $2,907 (+3.2%) from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Up

$69,304

Up $8,770 (+14%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$70,315

Up $4,745 (+7.2%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

-$1,011

Up $4,025 (+80%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth54th 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

2022

Assets$92,801
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$92,801
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th 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

2022

Revenue$69,304
Expenses$70,315
Net Income-$1,011
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Oct 12, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$69,304
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-$39,106
Student Sponsorship Program-$7,107
School Supplies-$5,383
Playground-$2,972
Books-$2,884
School Activities-$2,816
Library Enhancement-$2,340
Covid relief program--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Huynh Hoang To TrinhDirectorPT$0$6,510$6,510
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
Signed
2023-10-12
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 $40”

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

“Class of Activity: Computer Lab Program | Cash Amount Given: $39106”

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

“Class of Activity: School Supplies | Cash Amount Given: $5383”

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.8

“Class of Activity: Student Sponsorship | Cash Amount Given: $7107”

Other Expenses.1

“Travel Expenses $991”

Other Expenses.2

“Bank Services Charges $136”

Other Expenses.3

“Filing Fees $50”

Other Expenses.4

“Computer Hosting $20”

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

“Interest Income Amount: $20”

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Filings

Displayed year

2022 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$92,801
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$92,801
Revenue
$69,304
Expenses
$70,315
Net income
-$1,011
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