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Nonprofit · EIN 46-4634907

BECAUSE FOR HOPE

Tax-exempt · MILPITAS, CA 95035

Financials

$57K$38K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BECAUSE FOR HOPE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$56,692$38,298$18,394$111,195–$111,195
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$56,655
Other revenue
$37

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$27,547
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,013
Printing, publications and postage
$537
Other expenses
$4,201
Program services (functional)
$27,547

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$92,801
Total assets, end of year
$111,195
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$111,195
Cash, savings and investments
$111,195
Gross receipts
$56,692

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patrik SvobodaCEO2$0
Chi Nguyen SvobodaExecutive Dir.8$0
Trisha Thuy LaChairman2$0
Ha DoDirector8$0
Huynh Hoang To TrinhDirector20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
145 CURTIS AVE, MILPITAS, CA 95035-3854
In care of
% CHI THUY NGUYEN
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
145 Curtis Ave, Milpitas CA 95035
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Chi Nguyen Svoboda, 145 Curtis Ave, Milpitas CA 95035
Signed the 990-EZ
Chi Nguyen Svoboda, Secretary
Phone
(415) 797-4117
Return prepared by
FIVE STONE TAX ADVISERS

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-4634907 or by the name BECAUSE FOR HOPE.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

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.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • Covid relief program
  • Computer Program including computer equipment
    Expenses $15,948
  • Student Sponsorship Program
    Expenses $3,130
  • Books
    Expenses $3,095
  • Library Enhancement
  • Playground
  • School Activities
    Expenses $248
  • School Supplies
    Expenses $5,126

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for BECAUSE FOR HOPE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
46-4634907
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Chi Nguyen Svoboda
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Chi Nguyen Svoboda
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$56,692$38,298$111,195XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Chi Nguyen Svoboda
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-4634907).

Questions about BECAUSE FOR HOPE

What is the EIN of BECAUSE FOR HOPE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BECAUSE FOR HOPE is 46-4634907.
Is BECAUSE FOR HOPE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to BECAUSE FOR HOPE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BECAUSE FOR HOPE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BECAUSE FOR HOPE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BECAUSE FOR HOPE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BECAUSE FOR HOPE?
The 990-N for 2025 names Chi Nguyen Svoboda.
Who are the officers and directors of BECAUSE FOR HOPE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BECAUSE FOR HOPE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $56,692, expenses of $38,298 and total assets of $111,195 at year end.

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