Wehope
Wehope reported $13.7 million in revenue and $11.6 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $82.44 went to program services, $13.37 to management and general costs and $4.19 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 99.0% of the total. Government grants made up 63.3%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $226,872 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/FOUNDER). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 348% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $12MFor context, the median across 212 covered youth development charities: $83.69 programs, $11.78 management, $4.53 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $14MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 82.4% | 82.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.04 | $0.07 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 99.0% | 80.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 63.3% | 5.5% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 6.6% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $226,872 | $274,234 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.96% | 1.76% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 5.0 | 15.4 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 9 of 11 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseWehope helps unhoused, homeless and those at-risk in rebuilding their lives through a supportive housing program customized to the needs of each individual. Wehope's programs include: mobile homeless services:dignity on wheels (dow), a mobile hygiene service, provides free showers, restroom/toilet services and laundry services to the homeless throughout the bay area. Vehicle safe parking provides safe overnight parking, toilets, showers, laundry services, meals and comprehensive case management to assist in securing permanent supportive housing
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/FOUNDER Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $219,857 | $0 | $7,015 | $226,872 |
| DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $148,995 | $0 | $4,668 | $153,663 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $147,707 | $0 | $1,981 | $149,688 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $124,384 | $0 | $0 | $124,384 |
| DIGNITY ON WHEELS - DRIVER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $102,469 | $0 | $0 | $102,469 |
| SECRETARY/FOUNDER Director/trustee, officer, 30.00 hrs/week | $81,940 | $0 | $7,015 | $88,955 |
5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Wehope (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $440K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b11 · 9 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2Yes
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26Yes
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5186
- Volunteers Part I, line 6100
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| PATROL SOLUTIONS LLC Security services | $573,533 |
| TANGRAM INSURANCE SERVICES Insurance | $143,235 |
| EQUIPNET ELAB Professional services | $105,248 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 4 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
4 private foundations reported grants to Wehope totaling $16,580 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Wehope's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Wehope, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of Wehope's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Wehope reported that 82.4% of its $11.6 million in expenses went to program services, 13.4% to management and general and 4.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Wehope pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Wehope reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $226,872, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/FOUNDER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Wehope get its money?
Of $13.7 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 99.0% came from contributions and grants (including 63.3% from government grants) and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Wehope a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 94-3342713 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202513109349302456 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202443209349323689 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202343129349302674 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202233199349326993 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202123199349327392 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202013509349301801 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 94-3342713: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.