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Hope For Stomach Cancer
Marina Del Rey CA | IRS ruling year: 2016 | EIN: 47-5444222 
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.Organization Mission
To provide support, resources and awareness to those affected by stomach cancer. Through research, early detection and prevention, we serve the stomach cancer commun ... (More)
Rating Information
Not currently rated
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Historical Ratings 
Historical Ratings 
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Rating Report
Accountability & Finance
Not Currently Scored
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Additional Information
Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Aki Smith, Founder Executive Director And Ceo
$15,000
Tom Smith, Cofounder Vp Treasurer Secretary
$0
Mark Skaist, Esq Founding Board Member
$0
Irasema Chavez, Founding Board Member
$0
Alicia Aguirre, Founding Board Member
$0
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2022
IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage accountability and finance data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Hope For Stomach Cancer) or EIN (475444222) in the 'Search Term' field.
Impact & Measurement
Not Currently Scored
Hope For Stomach Cancer cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Measurement methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
Culture & Community
Score
81
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
Metrics
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No CreditConstituent Feedback - No Data AvailableUnscored
Constituent Feedback - No Data AvailableUnscored
Constituent Feedback and Listening Practice data are not available for this organization. The methodology leveraged for Constituent Feedback is based on The Core Principles of Constituent Feedback, which describes listening and responding well to feedback. Charity Navigator participates in a consortium with other feedback experts and leading nonprofit infrastructure platforms to drive Constituent Feedback's advancement, promotion, and data collection.
Equity Practices - Data Available81/100 points
Equity Practices - Data Available81/100 points
100% of beacon score
This organization's score of 81 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 5 Equity Practices.
The Equity Strategies Checklist, developed by Equity in the Center, consists of practices and policies that promote racial equity in operations and programs. This data is collected in partnership with Candid.
| Equity Practices (3/7) | |
We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
| Equity Policies and Procedures (2/7) | |
We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Leadership & Adaptability
Score
100
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
- Strategic Partnerships
- Thought Leadership
- Community Building
- Policy Advocacy
Metrics
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditMission 10/10 points
Mission 10/10 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Note: The organization did not respond to this question.
Vision 10/10 points
Vision 10/10 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
Note: The organization did not respond to this question.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals 20/20 points
Goals 20/20 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Educating people about stomach cancer to improve health outcomes and increase their quality of life.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Two: Strengthening the community of patients and their loved ones to alleviate their suffering by providing hope and connection.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Empowering and uniting all for advancing research and care protocols, for increasing enrollment in clinical trials, and patient care access for diverse populations.
Goal Type: Focus on core programs to achieve mission and scale back on programs not seen as core.
Leadership Development 15/15 points
Leadership Development 15/15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Describe an investment in leadership
We nominate patient advocates to be leaders in there community by working with programs such as the DoD PRCRP, AACR SSP program, and Escape. The Escape to THRIVE Leadership Conference ,Peer Reviewed Cancer, SCIENTIST↔SURVIVOR PROGRAM
Mobilizing for Mission 15/15 points
Mobilizing for Mission 15/15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
This organization mobilizes for mission in the following ways:
What are this organization’s external mobilizaton efforts?
Hope for Stomach Cancer provides resources to patients, caregivers and loved ones. We promote early detection and prevention to the general public and medical communities. ‘Hope’ creates and facilitates programs which enable all of those who are affected by stomach cancer to take actionable steps to overcome each phase of the disease.
We connect the stomach cancer communities. We help lives, we are constantly working to help find cure, and we are here for every stomach cancer patients.
Adaptability Story 30/30 points
Adaptability Story 30/30 points
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
We reflect on the myriad challenges and triumphs that have shaped our journey at Hope for Stomach Cancer over the past 12-18 months. It has been a time of profound change and adaptation, both internally and externally, as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of stomach cancer advocacy and support.
The past year and a half has been marked by unprecedented challenges, with the ongoing pursuit of treatment breakthroughs often met with heart-wrenching losses within our stomach cancer community. Despite the weight of these struggles, we have found solace, strength, and unity in our shared mission to support those facing stomach cancer.
Our organization has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of these challenges. We have embraced new technologies and virtual platforms to ensure continuity in our support services, educational programs, and advocacy efforts. By leveraging digital tools and online resources, we have been able to reach a wider audience and provide vital support to individuals and families affected by stomach cancer, even amidst the constraints of the pandemic.
In addition to adapting our programs and services, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to advocacy and awareness-building. We have continued to amplify the voices of stomach cancer patients and caregivers, advocating for improved access to care, increased funding for research, and greater awareness of the disease. Through virtual events, webinars, and social media campaigns, we have sparked conversations, raised awareness, and mobilized support for our cause.