Home of Hope

What Home of Hope does

Home of Hope, Inc. (HOH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999 by Dr. Nilima Sabharwal and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. The organization is 100% volunteer-driven with no paid staff, governed by a volunteer board of directors, and operates through a partnership-based model with 14+ grassroots implementation partners across India — including Children's Home of Hope (Chennai), Manovikas (Delhi), Mijwan Welfare Society (Uttar Pradesh), VRDC (Maharashtra), Pingalwara (Punjab), Prajwala (Hyderabad), Koshish (New Delhi), Udayan Ghar, Saidham (Haryana), National Association for the Blind, Sundar Sewak Sabha, PEHL Services/Project Sharan, VAMSF, Eastside College Preparatory School, and the SMS Institute of Medical Sciences. Programs are organized into five core verticals — Computer Education, Disability & Empowerment, K-12/Higher Education, Vocational Training, and Medical — supported by four youth-led initiatives (MEET, SMILE, KEEP, SAY SMILE).

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic fundraising: individual tax-deductible donations, corporate sponsorships ($2,500-$25,000 tiers), medical program sponsorships ($3,000-$10,000/year per student), legacy giving endowment programs (Recognition & Appreciation Funds, In Memoriam Funds), and an annual gala that raised $623,100 in September 2025 (up from $400,000 in 2024). The organization employs no proprietary technology platform — operations rely on Zoom-based mentorship, Khan Academy online learning, computer labs at partner schools, and transparent impact reporting through newsletters and video documentation.

Served populations include underprivileged and orphaned children, youth with disabilities, visually impaired women, girls at risk of child marriage, sex trafficking survivors, first-generation college students in the US Bay Area, and senior citizens. The organization claims to have touched the lives of over 300,000 young people across India since inception, with quantification including 71% college completion at Eastside Prep (vs. 21% national average for low-income first-gen students), 1,200+ youth trained in vocational trades at Udayan Ghar, and 500+ teachers trained across 9 districts via VRDC.

Name

Home of Hope

Legal name

Home of Hope, Inc.

Website

https://hohinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Home of Hope is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-driven nonprofit founded in 1999 that supports underprivileged, orphaned, and disabled children in India through a partnership model with 14+ grassroots organizations, delivering education, vocational, medical, and disability programs funded by donations and annual galas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Nonprofit education programs
• Youth empowerment services
• Disability inclusion programs
• Vocational training support
• Humanitarian charitable giving

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillsborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting education, healthcare, and empowerment programs for underprivileged children in India. Donors can give via Venmo and other methods.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support annual galas and specific projects. Many companies offer matching gift/contributions for employees.
3. Legacy Giving Program: Planned giving program where donors create endowment funds (Recognition & Appreciation Funds, In Memoriam Funds) to honor loved ones while supporting children long-term.
4. Annual Fundraising Gala: Major annual fundraising event. 2025 gala raised $623,100, with sponsorship packages ranging from $2,500 to $25,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Home of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds through individual donations and corporate sponsorships to deliver educational, healthcare, vocational, and empowerment programs for disadvantaged, orphaned, and disabled children in India. The organization partners with 14+ grassroots organizations in India to operate Computer Education, K-12/Higher Education, Disability & Empowerment, Vocational Training, and Medical programs, and supports U.S.-based youth development initiatives such as MEET, SMILE, KEEP, and SAY SMILE.

Product overview

Home of Hope is a nonprofit organization offering charitable programs and services, not a technology product company. The organization operates five core programs: Computer Education, Disability & Empowerment, K-12/Higher Education, Vocational Training, and Medical programs. Additionally, it runs four youth-led initiatives (MEET, SMILE, KEEP, and SAY SMILE) that empower young people to design and run educational and social-impact programs. The organization partners with grassroots projects in India to deliver these services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Computer Education Program Provides computer literacy training and access to computer labs to underserved children in India through partner grassroots organizations.
• K-12/Higher Education Program Supports K-12 and higher education access, including scholarships, school supplies, and academic support, for underprivileged children in India.
• Disability & Empowerment Program Delivers empowerment, rehabilitation, and inclusion services for children with disabilities in India through partner organizations.
• Vocational Training Program Provides vocational skills training to older youth and adults to enable employment and self-sufficiency in underserved Indian communities.
• Medical Program Funds medical care, treatments, and health-related sponsorships for disadvantaged children in India.
• MEET Program U.S.-based youth development initiative (Mentoring, Enrichment, Education, and Teaching) engaging Bay Area youth in philanthropy, leadership, and service.
• SMILE Program U.S.-based youth program focused on Sustainability, Monitoring, Improvement, Learning, and Empowerment for underprivileged children, involving high school students as volunteers.
• KEEP Program Knowledge, Education, Empowerment Program engaging youth volunteers to support educational initiatives for underserved children.
• SAY SMILE Program Extension of the SMILE program enabling younger participants, including middle school students, to engage in fundraising and service activities.
• Medical Education Sponsorship Sponsorship opportunity for donors to fund medical education for children at $3,000–$10,000 per year.
• Corporate Sponsorship Packages Tiered corporate sponsorship packages ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 supporting events, programs, and operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300,000 young people impacted across India
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SMS Institute of Medical SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with the world's first completely free rural medical college in Muddenahalli near Bangalore, transforming underprivileged youth into doctors, nurses, and healers.
• Eastside College Preparatory SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024HOH partnered with Eastside College in 2024 to assist with college expenses for first-generation, low-income students. Two grants provided toward college scholarship program.
• National Association for the Blind (NAB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022HOH partnered with NAB in 2022 to empower visually impaired women through skills training, employment support, smartphones, and the NAB-HOH-MEET online program for weekly empowerment sessions.
• PEHL Services/Project SharancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021HOH partnered with PEHL in 2021 to support COVID-affected families, ensuring education for children and vocational support for mothers. 103 children continue to receive ongoing educational support.
• VAMSF (Vipin Agrawal Memorial Scholarship Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership since 2021 supporting STEM scholarships for underrepresented Bay Area youth. Seven students received scholarships; first VAMSF-HOH scholar graduated in 2025.
• PrajwalacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018HOH partnered with Prajwala in 2018 to support recovery of sex trafficking survivors through education, mental health care, and empowerment programs. 115 girls gained access to professional courses.
• Pingalwara (The Adarsh School for Deaf Children)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016HOH began supporting Pingalwara's outreach program in 2016 to address deaf children's education in Punjab. Since then, enrollment grew from 7 to 105 students across 5 districts.
• Sundar Sewak Sabha (SSS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014HOH partnered with SSS in 2014 to support underprivileged youth pursuing higher education and subsidized healthcare in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, achieving fivefold increase in students supported.
• Saidham (Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Society)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010HOH partnered with Saidham in 2010 to provide 100% free education including food, uniforms, books, stationery, and healthcare to 2000 underprivileged children in Faridabad, Haryana. HOH established the first computer lab in collaboration with NIIT Foundation.
• KoshishcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010HOH partnered with Koshish in 2010 to support holistic learning initiatives for 250 children in Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, including education, nutrition, healthcare, vocational training, and women's livelihood support.
• VRDC (Vanasthali Rural Development Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Partnership since 2007 supporting rural education through Balwadis, hobby classes, mobile libraries, and teacher training across Maharashtra, reaching 20 schools and 1,000 children monthly.
• Mijwan Welfare SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005HOH's first major rural initiative since 2005, transforming Mijwan village through women's empowerment, education, Chikankari embroidery, sports programs, and cultural activities.
• ManovikascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000One of HOH's longest partnerships since 2000, supporting empowerment of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities through inclusive education, digital and vocational skills, and independent living support in Delhi.
• Udayan GharcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000HOH partnered with Udayan Care's Skilling and Livelihood initiative since 2000, supporting vocational training, IT education, and life skills for adolescent girls and youth in residential care across Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
• Children's Home of Hope (CHOH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998One of HOH's foundational partnerships since 1998, supporting vulnerable children in Chennai through sponsorship, medical care, maintenance, and educational development for 85+ children.
• Bhumi PednekarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar supports the MEET program initiated by Dr. Nilima Sabharwal, helping deliver Covid relief aid and promoting education initiatives.
• Building KidzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding Kidz supports pre-primary programs at Saidham in collaboration with Vineeta Bhandari, integrating performing arts into early childhood education.
• Ishami Dance CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPerformed Khwaab (Dream) dance at HOH's 25th Anniversary Gala, providing entertainment and cultural enrichment to 300+ guests.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation USA: Volunteer-driven grassroots organization funding rural education and village schools across India. Closely matches HOH's rural education (VRDC) and K-12 (Saidham) efforts, as well as its hub-and-spoke US-volunteer-to-India-partner model.
• CRY America: U.S.-registered nonprofit that funds Child Rights and You programs for underprivileged Indian children. Operates a similar volunteer-chapter, Bay Area/Indian diaspora fundraising model and supports K-12, health, and child welfare programs analogous to HOH's five core areas.
• Pratham USA: U.S. fundraising arm of Pratham, one of India's largest NGOs focused on education for underprivileged children. Operates similarly via volunteer chapters and grassroots Indian partners; directly comparable donor and programmatic model to HOH.
• SEWA International: U.S.-based Hindu diaspora nonprofit funding education, healthcare, and disaster relief in India through an all-volunteer chapter model. Mirrors HOH's volunteer structure, multi-state India footprint, and event-driven Bay Area donor base.
• India Literacy Project: Volunteer-run Bay Area nonprofit that funds education and vocational training for underprivileged children in India. Directly comparable local geography, volunteer chapter structure, and computer-literacy-style programmatic emphasis.
• Asha for Education: Volunteer-driven, U.S.-based nonprofit that funds education projects for underprivileged children in India. HOH directly competes for the same Bay Area diaspora donor pool and operates many of the same partner-project funding relationships.

Emerging players

• Tulsi Trust USA (NAB-related programs): Smaller U.S. volunteer nonprofit supporting Indian NGOs for the visually impaired, an adjacent vertical to HOH's National Association for the Blind (NAB) partnership. Comparable in scale and program to one slice of HOH's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• American India Foundation: Large U.S.-based nonprofit raising funds from the Indian-American diaspora to run education, livelihood, and public health programs across India. HOH is a comparable diaspora-funded nonprofit operating grassroots projects in India, but AIF operates at materially larger scale.
• Akshaya Patra Foundation USA: U.S. nonprofit feeding millions of schoolchildren daily across India and raising U.S. donor funds through galas and corporate sponsorships. Competes with HOH for the same diaspora gifting audience and uses event-driven fundraising at much greater scale.

Regional players

• Manav Sadhna (Ahmedabad, with US support): India-based volunteer nonprofit running education, vocational, and women-empowerment programs across Gujarat and other states. Has overlapping partner-organization model and program mix, but operates primarily in India rather than from a U.S. diaspora fundraising hub.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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