Richmond, CA

DeafHope

EIN 20-0015196

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Domestic Violence & Survivor Support People with disabilities Survivors of violence

Mission

To end domestic and sexual violence in Deaf communities through empowerment, education and services.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About DeafHope

DeafHope is a Deaf-led, community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2003 and based in Richmond, California that provides culturally and linguistically accessible services to Deaf survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Services include peer counseling, case advocacy, safety planning, community education, training for service providers, and ASL-accessible informational resources. DeafHope works in partnership with local family justice centers and county service networks to expand access for Deaf survivors. Recent organizational activity includes public-facing service updates in 2023 and a May 16, 2025 organizational statement announcing a decision to stop accepting federal funds; the organization’s most recently available IRS filings (fiscal year 2024) report annual revenue of $526,003 and total assets of approximately $536,000, supporting ongoing survivor services and community outreach.

Notable achievements

ASL Power & Control Wheel and Videos

Developed an updated Power & Control Wheel in American Sign Language and accompanying videos to make information about abuse dynamics and safety planning accessible to Deaf communities; these ASL resources are used in trainings and community outreach.

Family Justice Center Partnerships

Sustained formal partnerships (since 2006) with county Family Justice Centers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to deliver coordinated, one‑stop services that increase Deaf survivors’ access to multi‑agency support.

Sustained nonprofit operations and financial scale

Operating as a tax‑exempt organization since 2003, DeafHope reported fiscal‑year 2024 revenue of $526,003 and total assets of about $536,000, enabling continued direct services, trainings, and public education.

At a glance

Total assets: $536K
Annual revenue: $526K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 20-0015196
Location: Richmond, CA
Website: www.deaf-hope.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized 501(c)(3) public charity with publicly filed Form 990s (IRS filings available) demonstrating organizational transparency and financial reporting.

Listed or referenced in county and state domestic violence resource guides and family justice center partner lists, reflecting formal collaboration with local public agencies and service networks.

Documented recipient of federal grant funding in prior years and registered in federal/state grant tracking systems; in May 2025 the organization announced it would no longer accept federal funds.

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