YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE

EIN: 262548690 501(c)(3) Youth Development

EL DORADO HILLS, CA

Total Revenue
$707,903
Total Expenses
$719,973
Total Assets
$340,538
Net Assets
$318,480
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
HEATHER EDWARDS
Phone
9162947426
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $708K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOUTH IN LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE. WE DO THIS BY GIVING YOUTH A PLATFORM TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD ON ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDING THEM (SEE SCHEDULE O)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $351,450

EDUCATION PROGRAM - HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE'S EDUCATION PROGRAM, INCLUDING ON-CAMPUS CLUBS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROJECT COMMITTEES, INCORPORATES OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR...

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EDUCATION PROGRAM - HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE'S EDUCATION PROGRAM, INCLUDING ON-CAMPUS CLUBS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROJECT COMMITTEES, INCORPORATES OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE NEEDS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, ACT ON THEM BY CREATING, DEVELOPING, AND IMPLEMENTING SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS, THEN LEAD THOSE PROJECTS FROM START TO FINISH. IN 2025, HANDS4HOPE MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVICE-LEARNING CLUBS SUCCESSFULLY PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED NINE SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS BENEFITING EIGHT AREA NONPROFITS, RAISED 7,993,COLLECTED 178 AND MADE 42 ITEMS TO BENEFIT AREAS OF NEED INCLUDING:THE UNHOUSED, ANIMAL WELFARE, AT RISK WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NEED,SOCIOECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES AND FAMILIES BATTLING PEDIATRIC CANCER. (SEE SCHEDULE O)

Program 2
Expenses: $187,098

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OUTREACHES ARE THE PLATFORM FROM WHICH YOUTH IN HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE LEARN ABOUT AND INTERACT WITH THE COMMUNITY. PARTICIPANTS...

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OUTREACHES ARE THE PLATFORM FROM WHICH YOUTH IN HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE LEARN ABOUT AND INTERACT WITH THE COMMUNITY. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT ADDRESS HUMAN AND COMMUNITY NEEDS TOGETHER, LEARNING FIRST-HAND ABOUT SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE POWER THEY HAVE TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE. IN 2025, A TOTAL OF 351 YOUTH AND ADULT PARTICIPANTS (225 YOUTH AND 126 ADULTS) IN HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM LOGGED A TOTAL OF 3,255 SERVICE HOURS (2,287 YOUTH, 968 ADULTS), THROUGH OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES. THEY SERVED 13,404 INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE PARTICIPANTS CREATED 597 CARDS, CRAFTS, AND DESSERTS FOR SENIORS, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN. (SEE SCHEDULE O)

Program 3

LEADERSHIP - HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE LEADERSHIP IS BASED ON SERVANT LEADERSHIP, WHICH IS DRIVEN BY PASSION, THE DESIRE TO TAKE ACTION, AND THE ABILITY TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME...

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LEADERSHIP - HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE LEADERSHIP IS BASED ON SERVANT LEADERSHIP, WHICH IS DRIVEN BY PASSION, THE DESIRE TO TAKE ACTION, AND THE ABILITY TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME. HANDS4HOPE OFFERS A VARIETY OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS, AS WELL AS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING MEETINGS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS AND BEING A PART OF THE HANDS4HOPE-YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE YOUTH BOARD.(SEE SCHEDULE O)

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $679,836
Program Service Revenue $16,816
Investment Income $9,852
Other Revenue $1,399
TOTAL REVENUE $707,903

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,009
Salaries & Benefits $414,844
Fundraising Expenses $85,469
Program Expenses $538,548
Other Expenses $303,120
TOTAL EXPENSES $719,973

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $707,903 $708,311 0.0%
Expenses $719,973 $778,661 -0.1%
Net Income $-12,070 $-70,350 -0.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
18
Volunteers
784

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$88,000
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER BASSETT EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$88,000 $0 $88,000
BLAKE ANDERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONIQUE BAXTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER EDWARDS CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ESTEE HORN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA HOWARD VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM KINT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW MADIGAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY MESSINEO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAREY MORENO-HUNT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH WHARTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOLLY WAGER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $707,903 $719,973 $340,538 $-12,070
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $689,369 $712,069 $418,276 $-22,700
2022 $662,223 $667,627 $441,991 $-5,404
2021 $656,713 $589,288 $448,824 $67,425
2020 $500,637 $431,125 $386,115 $69,512
2019 $455,929 $320,166 $273,170 $135,763
2018 $261,932 $264,827 $142,524 $-2,895
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