2025-09-24T15:17:10-04:00 2024-12-31 412024514 SOMMERVILLE & ASSOCIATES PC 2726 MATLOCK RD ARLINGTON TX 76015 990 2024-01-01 721472498 THE HOPE CENTER INC HOPE 5043634034 401 WHITNEY AVE STE 603 GRETNA LA 70056 LAURENCE PERRY TREASURER/DIRECTOR 5043681392 2025-09-24 true false SANDRA K FOWLER CPA P00965629 8177955046 2025-09-24 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z WILBERT R WALKER 401 WHITNEY AVE STE 603 GRETNA LA 70053 4158957 false X WWW.HOPECENTERLA.ORG X 2001 LA THE HOPE CENTER, INC. EMPOWERS IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS FROM THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS METROPOLITAN AREA TO BECOME ECONOMICALLY STABLE THROUGH SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL TRAINING, EDUCATION INITIATIVES, AND EMPLOYMENT. 5 2 28 3 0 3962667 4158942 0 15 29330 0 3991997 4158957 919292 1219791 0 2293529 2303436 0 0 841271 575719 4054092 4098946 -62095 60011 543164 462976 77176 71911 465988 391065 X THE HOPE CENTER, INC. EMPOWERS IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS FROM THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS METROPOLITAN AREA TO BECOME ECONOMICALLY STABLE THROUGH SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL TRAINING, EDUCATION INITIATIVES, AND EMPLOYMENT. false false 3919125 1219791 HOPE CENTER CURRENTLY SERVICES VETERANS IN AN EFFORT TO END HOMELESSNESS OR PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH FUNDING FOR THE DEPT. OF VETERAN AFFAIRS HOMELESSNESS PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY HOUSING AND RAPID REHOUSING PLACEMENT FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING NAVIGATION, INCOME SUPPORTS, CONNECTING WITH VA MEDICAL SERVICES, FOOD, EMERGENCY SUPPLIES, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, RENTAL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, TENANT INCENTIVES, LANDLORD INCENTIVES, DAILY LIVING SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTHCARE NAVIGATION, LEGAL SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL COACHING.THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED A SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARD FROM THE VA OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH TO ASSIST VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH CRISIS ASSISTANCE AND CONNECTING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE PREVENTION OF SUICIDE AMONG FORMER AND CURRENT SERVICE MEMBERS. THE HOPE CENTER, INC. SERVED 476 VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS IN 2024. 3919125 true true false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true 140 0 true 28 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 5 2 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X LAURENCE PERRY 5042961348 401 WHITNEY AVE STE 603 GRETNA LA 70056 CHERYL MAGEE EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 187483 0 0 SHAWN BAX DEPUTY DIREC 40.00 X 169295 0 0 CHANTAL WALKER FISCAL MANAG 40.00 X 101545 0 0 WILBERT R WALKER PRESIDENT/DI 10.00 X X 84350 0 0 LAURENCE PERRY TREASURER/DI 10.00 X X 53795 0 0 ROBERT ARTIES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CLARA BYES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID WALKER VICE PRES/DI 1.00 X X 0 0 0 596468 3 false true false 3943503 215439 4158942 15 15 4158957 15 1219791 1219791 494923 441128 53795 589585 589585 1066631 1066631 152297 152297 37500 37500 31833 6942 24891 81748 81748 101726 54379 47347 8312 8192 120 163104 163104 47805 47805 2780 2780 11945 3278 8667 34500 27600 6900 53865 53865 MISCELLANEOUS 601 601 4098946 3919125 179821 0 127316 32843 338272 385483 1574 221475 178399 77576 43076 543164 462976 16843 37086 24112 24112 36221 10713 77176 71911 X 465988 391065 465988 391065 543164 462976 X 60011 -134934 X false false true true X 3141262 3475463 4225998 3962667 4158942 18964332 3141262 3475463 4225998 3962667 4158942 18964332 18964332 15 15 12 5 29330 29347 18993694 0.99850 0.99820 X PART II, LINE 10 OTHER 28 INSURANCE CLAIM 29,319 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true X 23193 17960 5233 198282 160439 37843 43076 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART IV, LINE 2B THE ORGANIZATION WITHHOLDS FUNDS FROM PAYCHECKS PAID TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS. UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, THE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO WITHDRAW THE FUNDS TO BE USED FOR LIVING EXPENSES. false HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION 476 1219791 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO VETERANS TO HELP THEM OBTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING. THE GRANTS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO VENDORS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE VETERANS AND NOT TO THE INDIVIDUALS WHICH GUARANTEES THE MONEY IS USED AS INTENDED. X X false false false false false false false false false CHERYL MAGEE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 173161 14322 187483 SHAWN BAX DEPUTY DIRECTOR 156135 13160 169295 AVANDA LEWIS SEE PART V 68893 EMPLOYMENT false BIANCA MAGEE SEE PART V 99071 EMPLOYMENT false CHANTAL WALKER SEE PART V 101545 EMPLOYMENT false CHARLES T WALKER SEE PART V 67591 EMPLOYMENT false LAVOISE MAGEE SEE PART V 72603 EMPLOYMENT false RON J WALKER SEE PART V 68743 EMPLOYMENT false VINICIA MAGEE SEE PART V 58917 EMPLOYMENT false WILBERT R WALKER SEE PART V 84350 CONTRACTOR false CHERYL MAGEE SEE PART V 187483 EMPLOYMENT false SHAWN BAX SEE PART V 169295 EMPLOYMENT false ALDON JAMES SEE PART V 27949 EMPLOYMENT false ALDON JAMES SEE PART V 16570 CONTRACTOR false SCHEDULE L, PART IV ALDON JAMES 27,949 SEE PART V EMPLOYMENT ALDON JAMES 16,570 SEE PART V CONTRACTOR SCHEDULE L, PART V PART IV DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIPS LINE 1 AVANDA LEWIS HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH WILBERT WALKER, PRESIDENT AND DAVID WALKER, VICE PRESIDENT. LINE 2 BIANCA MAGEE HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH CHERYL MAGEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SHAWN BAX, DEPUTY DIRECTOR. LINE 3 CHANTAL WALKER HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH WILBERT WALKER, PRESIDENT AND DAVID WALKER, VICE PRESIDENT. LINE 4 CHARLES T WALKER HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH WILBERT WALKER, PRESIDENT AND DAVID WALKER, VICE PRESIDENT. LINE 5 LAVOISE MAGEE HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH CHERYL MAGEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SHAWN BAX, DEPUTY DIRECTOR. LINE 6 RON J WALKER HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH WILBERT WALKER, PRESIDENT AND DAVID WALKER, VICE PRESIDENT. LINE 7 VINICIA MAGEE HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH CHERYL MAGEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SHAWN BAX, DEPUTY DIRECTOR. LINE 8 WILBERT WALKER, PRESIDENT, HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH DAVID WALKER, VICE PRESIDENT. LINE 9 CHERYL MAGEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH SHAWN BAX,DEPUTY DIRECTOR. LINE 10 SHAWN BAX, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH CHERYL MAGEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. LINE 11 ALDON JAMES HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH SHAWN BAX, DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHERYL MAGEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. HE WAS SWITCHED FROM CONTRACTOR TO EMPLOYEE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE YEAR, SO HIS PAYMENTS ARE SPLIT ACCORDINGLY ON SCH L. LINE 12 ALDON JAMES HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH SHAWN BAX, DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHERYL MAGEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. HE WAS SWITCHED FROM CONTRACTOR TO EMPLOYEE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE YEAR, SO HIS PAYMENTS ARE SPLIT ACCORDINGLY ON SCH L. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A HOPE CENTER CURRENTLY SERVICES VETERANS IN AN EFFORT TO END HOMELESSNESS OR PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH FUNDING FOR THE DEPT. OF VETERAN AFFAIRS HOMELESSNESS PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY HOUSING AND RAPID REHOUSING PLACEMENT FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING NAVIGATION, INCOME SUPPORTS, CONNECTING WITH VA MEDICAL SERVICES, FOOD, EMERGENCY SUPPLIES, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, RENTAL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, TENANT INCENTIVES, LANDLORD INCENTIVES, DAILY LIVING SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTHCARE NAVIGATION, LEGAL SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL COACHING.THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED A SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARD FROM THE VA OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH TO ASSIST VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH CRISIS ASSISTANCE AND CONNECTING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE PREVENTION OF SUICIDE AMONG FORMER AND CURRENT SERVICE MEMBERS. THE HOPE CENTER, INC. SERVED 476 VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS IN 2024. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 WILBERT WALKER DAVID WALKER PRESIDENT VICE PRES FAMILY RELATIONSHIP CHERYL MAGEE SHAWN BAX EXEC DIR DEPUTY DIR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN EXTERNAL ACCOUNTING FIRM. A PRELIMINARY COPY OF THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE TREASURER FOR REVIEW. THE DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 AT THE FIRST MEETING OR CALL A SPECIAL MEETING TO REVIEW THE 990. ONCE THE 990 IS APPROVED BY VOTE, IT WILL BE AUTHORIZED FOR FILING. THE CPA FIRM WILL PREPARE FOR SIGNATURE AND EFILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES THAT ANY DIRECTOR OR EMPLOYEE DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN WRITING AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST REVIEW THE DISCLOSURE. AFTER REVIEW, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL PROVIDE A DETERMINATION OF THE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO TAKE. DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REQUIRED AT THE BEGINNING OF EMPLOYMENT OR AFFILIATION WITH THE ORGANIZATION AND IS UPDATED ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION FOR TOP OFFICIALS ARE DERIVED FROM PROGRAMMATIC BUDGETS AS APPROVED BY THE FUNDER. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY AND INCREASES ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ARE AT THEIR SOLE DISCRETION. THE SALARIES CANNOT EXCEED THE APPROVED BUDGET FROM THE FUNDER. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FUNDER OF THE GRANT(S), BASE SALARIES ARE DETERMINED USING THE LOUISIANA BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS SURVEY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES ARE DERIVED FROM PROGRAMMATIC BUDGETS AS APPROVED BY THE FUNDER. SALARIES AND INCREASES ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ARE AT THEIR SOLE DISCRETION. THE SALARIES CANNOT EXCEED THE APPROVED BUDGET FROM THE FUNDER. IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FUNDER OF THE GRANT(S), BASE SALARIES ARE DETERMINED USING THE LOUISIANA BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS SURVEY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT 11,004 UNRECORDED LIABILITY FROM PREVIOUS YEAR -145,938 TOTAL -134,934