EIN 45-2706532

Because of Hope (BOH)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Because of Hope sustainably empowers widows and orphans in Uganda through development loans and a beads project program. The organization works with women from three villages, providing them with interest-free group loans ranging from $250-$450 for projects. The organization also supports approximately 47 women in Uganda through a jewelry and craft making program that provides income for their families. Based in Santa Barbara, CA, the net income generated by the beads project is used to cover program expenses.
Total revenues
$191,964
2023
Total expenses
$177,171
2023
Total assets
$105,943
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at BOH

Boh student scholarship program: (bssp)provides scholarships for children in uganda to go to school. There were 16 students in this program in 2023.
Agriculture program:provides women in uganda with training and mentorship to learn improved farming methods. The women also learn how to raise farm animals. There were approximately 80 families who had access to this project and about 56 actively participated in 2023.
The beads project program:approximately 46 women in uganda are involved in this jewelry & craft making program in uganda which provides them with a source of income to support their families. The organization uses the net income for the beads project expenses and other programs in uganda.
Group development loans: the organization works with women from three villages in uganda. Over the course of the last few years, the organization has given each village group an interest-free loan to do a group project. The loans have ranged from $250-$450. This funding has flowed through wocap, the ugandan organization Because of Hope works with.emergency funds: provides food and other support during urgent times and emergencies.miscellaneous grants: to operate the various programming in uganda.

Who funds Because of Hope (BOH)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Jewish Community Foundation of San DiegoGeneral$20,000
Richard H Lewis Family FoundationHumanitarian$500

Personnel at BOH

NameTitleCompensation
Natalie RuizPresident$31,826

Financials for BOH

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$181,966
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$9,998
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$191,964

Form 990s for BOH

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-06990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-05-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-06-01990EZView PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from Rudi and Berta Schulte Angels Charitable Trust
August 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $21,000 from Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Operates internationallyState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 30995
Santa Barbara, CA 93130
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Website URL
becauseofhope.org/ 
Phone
(818) 620-8847
IRS details
EIN
45-2706532
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0177846
FTB Entity ID
3399857
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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