To provide children and teens entering and impacted by foster care with clothes, shoes, blankets, other essentials, and comfort items to help ease their transition. At a higher level, the mission is to spread awareness of the challenges facing children in foster care. Current programming is concentrated in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$991K
+25.6% YoY
Revenue
$1.0M
+43.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$15K
+97.7% YoY
Expenses
$812K
+25.0% YoY
About Hope in a Suitcase
Based on IRS filings
Hope in a Suitcase is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in BEVERLY HILLS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $991K in total assets. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $991,121 | $789,131 | $745,090 |
| Revenue | $1,006,560 | $699,355 | $554,812 |
| Expenses | $811,672 | $649,137 | $511,325 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $14,961 | $7,569 | $9,816 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsha Austen | Executive Director | 35 | — |
| Andrew Horn | Chief Financial Officer | 3 | — |
| Stacy Kravetz | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Amber Hartgens | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Barbara Bartman | Director | 3 | — |
| Roquesa Brown Jordan | Director | 2 | — |
| Eufe de la Torre | Director | 3 | — |
| Nicole Field | Director | 2 | — |
| Mark Freeman | Director | 1 | — |
| Jason Lefton | Director (start Sep 2024) | 3 | — |
| Margaret Meenaghan | Director | 3 | — |
| Danielle Sherrod | Director | 3 | — |
| Jaime Schwartzberg | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope in a Suitcase?
Hope in a Suitcase is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in BEVERLY HILLS, CA. It holds $991K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Hope in a Suitcase?
As of 2024, Hope in a Suitcase holds $991K in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue.
Where does Hope in a Suitcase operate?
Hope in a Suitcase has awarded grants in California.
What is Hope in a Suitcase's EIN?
Hope in a Suitcase's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5071911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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