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Expressions of Hope

EIN 27-0245515 · Napa, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM BY MAKING THEIR TRANSTITION TO A RESOURCE FAMILY, ADOPTIVE FAMILY OR BACK TO THEIR BIO FAMILY AS SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
9
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$94,701, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes -0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 72% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $492,145 spent. NAPA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES SUPPORT:CLOTHING, SHOES, GIFT CARDS, FORMULA, DIAPERS, BEDS, MATTRESSES, DRESSERS, CRIBS, ETC; BACKPACK CARE PACKS FOR NEW FOSTER KIDS INCLUDED BLANKET, PILLOW, PAJAMA'S, HAIR BRUSH, TOOTHBRUSH TOOTH PASTE, PLUS AGE APPROPRIATE COMFORT ITEMS. SPECIAL REQUESTS FOR CHILDREN / TEENS IE CAMP, IT SUPPLIES, ETC. SUPPORTED 1114 FAMILIES, 1985 CHILDREN, AND 38 SPECIAL REQUESTS FILLED IN 2024.
  2. $47,223 spent. EVENTS:FOSTER PARENT APPRECIATION DINNER, BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ, CHRISTMAS PARTY, EVENING ON THE SANTA TRAIN, FOSTER/KINSHIP/REUNIFICATION PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS, MOMENTS WITH MOMS AND DADS & DONUTS (MONTHLY); NAPA COUNTY TRAININGS (BI-MONTHLY. CONDUCTED 32 SUPPORT GROUP MTGS & TRAINING AND 5 SEASONAL EVENTS IN 2024.
  3. $5.1 million spent. ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (AAP):FUNDED THROUGH SENATE BILL 163 THAT ESTABLISHED THAT INTENSIVE WRAPAROUND SERVICES WOULD BE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH COMPLEX NEEDS. BENEFICIARIES MUST MEET PARTICIPATING CALIFORNIA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENTS' STRINGENT QUALIFICATIONS, THEN A COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY-CENTERED, STRENGTHS-BASED AND NEEDS DRIVEN SERVICE PLAN IS DEVELOPED USING A TEAM-BASED APPROACH. EOH ENTERED INTO A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH TRAUMA EDUCATION & SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. (TESS) TO OFFER THESE SERVICES TO QUALIFYING FAMILIES. A THREE-YEAR CONSULTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TESS (90% OF CA COUNTY PAID FEES) AND EOH (10% RETAINED TO COVER ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS) WAS ENTERED INTO ON JUNE 29, 2021. SERVED 35 FAMILIES IN 2024.
  4. $3,582 spent. CHARITABLE GIVING

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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