Generatehope Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
GENERATEHOPE PROVIDES LONG-TERM,COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING, RECOVERY & TRANSITION PROGRAMS TO WOMEN AGES 18 AND ABOVE WHO HAVE SURVIVED THE COMPLEX TRAUMAS OF SEX TRAFFICKING SO THAT THEY CAN ENGAGE SOCIETY AS HEALTHY, INSPIRING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 83%
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 500
- Highest pay
- $105,580, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 46% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $860,523 spent. Residential Restorative Care ProgramA Safe Haven for Survivors to Heal & Rebuild with locations in San Diego and Colorado provides:Long-term, holistic trauma-informed residential care.Personalized recovery plans including therapy, case management, education, and life skills training.A structured and supportive home environment to heal, create new memories, rebuild confidence and independence.Medical and psychological care provided via case management to support full recovery.
- $78,593 spent. Comprehensive Community-Based Case Management (San Diego only)- Holistic Peer Support for Survivors including mothers with children in Their Healing Journey through:Peer support navigator providing lived experience expertise.Outpatient therapy and trauma-informed care.Assistance with education and vocational training.Housing support and transitional living assistance.Case management and advocacy services.
- $73,253 spent. Prevention & Education - Empowering Communities to Prevent Trafficking (over 10,000 educated annually) through:Educational workshops and seminars for schools, businesses, churches and community groups.Training for law enforcement, healthcare providers, and educators.Awareness campaigns to recognize and prevent human trafficking.Resources for families and at-risk individuals.
- $19,209 spent. Aftercare & Alumni Support - Ongoing Peer Support for Survivors Beyond Recovery through:Peer support navigator providing lived experience expertise.Mentorship and life coaching to help with reintegration.Job training, resume building, and career placement support.Counseling and case management for alumni.Community events and networking opportunities for continued healing.Affordable Housing.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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