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Hope Hospice Inc

EIN 94-2576059 · Pleasanton, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 83 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

DELIVERING COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT AND EXCEPTIONAL CARE IN THE HOME FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES, GUIDING THEM WITH CHOICE AND DIGNITY TO NAVIGATE SIGNIFICANT CARE DECISIONS.

Income
$12.6 million
Spending
$13.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
99
Volunteers
106
Highest pay
$795,243, board member / ceo

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: 31 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 78% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 83 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 19 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (2)
  1. $10.9 million spent. PATIENT CARE PROGRAM - HOPE HOSPICE PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND FAMILY SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF SIX MONTHS OR LESS TO LIVE. THE CLINICAL TEAM INCLUDES HOSPICE PHYSICIANS, REGISTERED NURSES, LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES, HOME HEALTH, AIDS, SOCIAL WORKERS, SPIRITUAL CARE COUNSELORS, AND VOLUNTEERS. MEDICAL CARE INCLUDES PAIN MANAGEMENT, PSYCHOSOCIAL CONCERNS, SPIRITUAL CARE, AND EDUCATION FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS. HOPE HOSPICE ALSO PROVIDES PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM FOR PATIENTS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY OR ARE NOT READY FOR HOSPICE. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE CHRONIC, LIFE LIMITING ILLNESS TO PROVIDE COMFORT-FOCUSED MEDICAL CARE TO HELP MANAGE PAIN AND SYMPTOMS AT HOME. HOPE HOSPICE ALSO PROVIDES GRIEF SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR THE FAMILY/CAREGIVER FOR 13 MONTHS FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF A PATIENT. SUPPORT GROUPS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS WHO HAVE SUFFERED A LOSS IN THEIR FAMILY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.
  2. $100,721 spent. MEDICAL AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM - HOPE HOSPICE PROVIDES COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS TO FAMILIES, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AND MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED IN HOSPICE CARE, ADVANCE CARE PLANNING, DEMENTIA, AND RELATED END-OF-LIFE CONCERNS. PRESENTATIONS ARE MADE AT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL BOARD AND CARE HOMES, SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES, OTHER MEDICAL CARE PROVIDERS, AND AT HOPE HOSPICE OFFICES AND BUSINESSES. HOPE HOSPICE ALSO PROVIDES VALUABLE TRAINING FOR HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS WHO SUPPORT THE SERVICES WE OFFER. VOLUNTEERS ARE KEY COMPONENT OF HOSPICE CARE; THUS, RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS IS CRITICAL. THE GRIEF SUPPORT ALSO HOSTS A VARIETY OF GRIEF AND LOSS WORKSHOPS FOR THE COMMUNITY.

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

  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 June 2025.

    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 August 1979.

    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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