Civic Intelligence

Hopester Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 83-4137832

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 07, 2024

Organization Profilewww.hopesterinc.org
2628 20th StBakersfield, CA 93301

(661) 578-1805

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

53rd percentile

4.7%

Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$109,704

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 59.5% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

77th percentile

27%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

71st percentile

28%

Faster revenue growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$40,559

Up $8,643 (+27%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$35,147

Up $8,722 (+33%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$5,412

Down $79 (-1.4%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin53rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$184,439

Up $40,821 (+28%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$175,717

Up $26,703 (+18%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$8,722

Up $14,118 (+262%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth77th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2019: $28,788Liabilities 2019: $5,346Net Assets 2019: $23,4422019Assets 2020: $32,485Liabilities 2020: $5,121Net Assets 2020: $27,3642020Assets 2021: $36,961Liabilities 2021: $5,140Net Assets 2021: $31,8212021Assets 2022: $31,916Liabilities 2022: $5,491Net Assets 2022: $26,4252022Assets 2023: $40,559Liabilities 2023: $5,412Net Assets 2023: $35,1472023Assets 2024: $52,428Liabilities 2024: $12,208Net Assets 2024: $40,2202024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$40,559
Liabilities$5,412
Net Assets$35,147
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth71st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2019: $112,232Expenses 2019: $88,790Net Income 2019: $23,4422019Revenue 2020: $133,592Expenses 2020: $129,670Net Income 2020: $3,9222020Revenue 2021: $137,061Expenses 2021: $132,604Net Income 2021: $4,4572021Revenue 2022: $143,618Expenses 2022: $149,014Net Income 2022: -$5,3962022Revenue 2023: $184,439Expenses 2023: $175,717Net Income 2023: $8,7222023Revenue 2024: $230,347Expenses 2024: $225,274Net Income 2024: $5,0732024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$184,439
Expenses$175,717
Net Income$8,722
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 7, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$184,439
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Inspiring hope through personal relationships and community connections.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Support and serve the missions of community partners who assist the vulnerable.-$168,399
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Eric SimpsonExecutive DirectorFT$109,704-$109,704
Daniel H ChangPresident-$0--
Gregory M GibbonsVice President-$0--
Lawrence B KingSecretary-$0--
Shelley NorthrupDirector-$0--
Matthew N DavisCFO-$0--
Marisa BanksDirector-$0--
Mindy ParryCFO-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Hopester Inc
EIN
83-4137832
Phone
6615781805
Address
2628 20th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Signing Officer

Name
Eric Simpson
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2024-11-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Matthew N Davis CPA
Address
78 WINTERCRESS DRIVE, MILLS RIVER, NC 28759
Preparer
Matthew N Davis
Phone
6613321450
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $370”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $3463”

Other Expenses.1

“Program supplies $28348”

Other Expenses.2

“Meals $8626”

Other Expenses.3

“Education & training $1431”

Other Expenses.4

“Board meetings $984”

Other Expenses.5

“Donor information meetings $780”

Other Expenses.6

“Auto reimbursement $298”

Other Expenses.7

“Information Technology $256”

Other Expenses.8

“Taxes & licenses $95”

Other Assets.1011

“Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $1425 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $1439”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $5491 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $5412”

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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$40,559
Liabilities
$5,412
Net assets
$35,147
Revenue
$184,439
Expenses
$175,717
Net income
$8,722
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.52$0.12$0.40$2.30$2.25$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.05$0.35$1.84$1.76$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.05$0.26$1.44$1.49$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.05$0.32$1.37$1.33$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.05$0.27$1.34$1.30$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.05$0.23$1.12$0.89$0.23