# Hopeful Youth Foundation

Youth development programs nonprofit in Palo Alto, California 94306. EIN 33-4579394. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Create opportunities for the underserved youth.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/334579394/202600829349200200/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2025
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $57,125 | $17,422 | $49,724 | $42,302 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/334579394/202600829349200200/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $57,125, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 6 of 22 youth development nonprofits in Palo Alto.
- Revenue $57,125 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Santa Clara County, California: about 373,834 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 782 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Palo Alto: 53 licensed child care centers, 12 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/palo-alto
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Hopeful Youth Foundation's EIN?**

Hopeful Youth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-4579394. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Hopeful Youth Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Hopeful Youth Foundation in Palo Alto, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2025. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Hopeful Youth Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Hopeful Youth Foundation as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Hopeful Youth Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Create opportunities for the underserved youth." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Hopeful Youth Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Hopeful Youth Foundation reported total revenue of $57,125 and total expenses of $17,422 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.