The 990 read · EIN 27-2053273 · CA · Fiscal year 2024

Hope the Mission

In its own words

“To attract people/resources to assist the needs of every hungry homeless person in the valley.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated November 7, 2026

Top pay: $260K Rowan Vansleve, 0.3% of spending
Revenue: $85.1M 92.5% from donations and grants
Spent: $81.5M 92.2% on programs, as reported
Net assets: $81.8M end of 2024
Savings: 12.0 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People: 1,137 employees, 4,215 volunteers

Form 990 (2024), Parts I, VII, IX, X

01 · Red flags

1 thing to look at.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

high

Professional fundraisers kept most of what they raised

Fundraisers were paid $225,916 against $62,945 raised, more than they brought in. Likely flat fees or a filing error; check Schedule G.

Schedule G Part I, line 2b

02 · Where $1 goes · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 92.2¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.

92.2¢

Programs, $75.1M

2.7¢

Fundraising, $2.2M

5.1¢

Admin, $4.2M

Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25

Cost to raise $1

3¢

as reported

For each dollar donated, Hope the Mission spent 3¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $78.7M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX

03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 8.3% of program spending $6.3M

Hope of the valley thrifts stores are a vital part of our programming, poviding job training for the men and women in our various programs. Clients learn responbility, cleanliness, inventory, customer service, accounting and sales. The thrift stores also provide much needed clothing and houshold items at greatly reduced prices for the econically challenged in our community. Thrift store donations are also used to provide clothing for our shower programs and household items for individuals and famlies moving into permanent housing.

Program 2 · 3.9% of program spending $2.9M

The mission operates the help center in van nuys and the navigation center in north hollywood which offers emergency services to homeless individuals living on the streets such as showers, hot meals, clean clothes and case management.

Program 3 · 13.7% of program spending $10.3M

Other programs include mental health, inside safe, job labor and food services

Form 990 (2024), Part III

04 · The savings

Net assets: $1.1M to $81.8M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions

Form 990 history via ProPublica Form 990 (2024)

05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.

Rowan Vansleve

President

$259,884

Stephen Morse

Chief Social Enterprise Officer

$202,766

Tisha Shoemake

CFO

$196,509

Robert Rush

Chief Organizational Development Officer

$171,546

Phebie Zaky

Senior Director of Mental Health

$170,250

Gil R Mertz

Director of Strategic Philanthropy

$136,934

Frederick Caparoso

Senior Director of Finance

$131,162

Laura Harwood

Senior Director of Programs

$128,751

Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A

Largest outside contractors

Contractor	Service	Paid
Citiguard Inc	Security	$4,207,090
Encore Funding	Security	$4,168,462
Bionic Protection Security Services	Security	$1,304,013
Protection America Inc	Security	$594,054
Kitchen to Go Inc	Client food services	$526,033

Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section B

06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Hope the Mission.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Hope the Mission CEO make?

Rowan Vansleve, President, received $259,884 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.3% of Hope the Mission's $81.5M in spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part VII

What percentage of Hope the Mission donations go to programs?

Hope the Mission reported 92.2% of 2024 spending as programs, 2.7% as fundraising and 5.1% as management.

Form 990 (2024), Part IX

How much money does Hope the Mission have?

Net assets were $81.8M at the end of 2024, about 12.0 months of spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part X

Does Hope the Mission have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: professional fundraisers kept most of what they raised. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

Form 990 (2024)

07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Hope the Mission: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/hope-the-mission/