2026-08-18T15:13:12-07:00 2026-04-30 990 2025-05-01 810916688 HOPE IN JESUS MINISTRIES HOPE 4014809794 44 Stamford Ave Providence RI 02907 Anthony Mancuso Director 4014809794 2026-08-18 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Anthony Mancuso 44 Stamford Ave Providence RI 02907 432425 0 X hopeinjesusministries.org X 2014 RI The purpose of Hope in Jesus Ministries is to be a religious group of individuals joined together using evangelical means and methods to benefit individuals impacted by incarceration. Individuals impacted by incarceration extends beyond inmates inside prison walls to include individuals such as ex-inmates and family members of inmates in the community. Ex-inmates often face homelessness, joblessness, and become repeat offenders. This cycle negatively impacts family, friends, and community as a whole. With faith-based resources and support, we aim to meet people in various stages of this cycle and encourage change. 4 2 0 40 0 0 387435 352687 57699 71128 2675 7858 1045 752 448854 432425 9429 21440 0 0 104825 117485 0 8800 21673 58834 205493 173088 353218 275766 79207 299315 378522 0 0 299315 378522 X The purpose of Hope in Jesus Ministries is to be a religious group of individuals joined together using evangelical means and methods to benefit individuals impacted by incarceration. Individuals impacted by incarceration extends beyond inmates inside prison walls to include individuals such as ex-inmates and family members of inmates in the community. Ex-inmates often face homelessness, joblessness, and become repeat offenders. This cycle negatively impacts family, friends, and community as a whole. With faith-based resources and support, we aim to meet people in various stages of this cycle and encourage change. 1 0 87080 0 0 Hope in Jesus Ministries provided chaplaincy services to inmates housed at the Minimum, Medium, and Women's facilities of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. Chaplaincy activities included, but were not limited to, weekly religious services, communion, baptism, on-calldeath notifications, on-call furlough requests, personal counseling, and communicating with inmate's family members and medical personnel. Also included in the chaplaincy is the oversight and placement of religious volunteers in the Medium, Minimum, Maximum, Intake, and Women's facilities. 100511 0 FOOD TRUCK: The Hope in Jesus Ministries Mobile Food Establishment (Food Truck) program serves several Rhode Island communities with high concentrations of individuals impacted by incarceration. The majority of these individuals are facing food and shelter insecurity. Twice a week, a free-of-charge hot meal and water and a message of Hope is offered to all who come to the truck. This program is operated by independent contractors and community volunteers. 64521 0 PATH Program is designed and operated to reach youth inpacted by incarceration. PATH begins with afterschool clubs in elementary schools and will continue at the college level. Currently we provide afterschool club based weekly activites at the elemetary level. This program is conducted by an independent contract and community volunteers. 33800 0 Hope in Jesus Ministries offers the Learning to Live Initiative, the Genesis Initiative, and Vocational Education Ministry classes, and mentoring to inmates at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. Through these Initiatives, the ministry provided faith-based life skills courses, vocational, and mentoring opportunities to inmates housed in Minimum, Medium, Maximum, and Women's 1 facilities. This effort is accomplished with the joint effort of trained religious volunteers from the public. In a year, 24 twelve week classes are conducted across Minimum, Medium, Maximum, and Women's 1 facilities. These classes reached approximately 400 inmates. We maintain a sizable waiting list of inmates desiring to be enrolled in our classes. Inmates receive a certificate of completion for each class completed, as well as good time, for completed the coursework and attending sessions. 5000 0 COMMUNITY GARDEN: The Gospel Garden program revitalized and utlizes a community space in Providence to create a vegetable garden to serve as a no-cost supplemental food resource,a place to gather for resources, and evangelistic outreach. The community garden is established within a demographic largely impacted by incarceration and socieconomic hardship. This program is maintained and operated by independent contractors and community volunteers. 21440 21440 0 RE-ENTRY GRANTS: Upon interview and mentoring, individuals are chosen to be granted re-entry fund to assist with re-establishment into the community and workforce. These funds are dispersed on a sliding-scale to supplement the former inmates efforts at re-building a sustainable life after incarceration. HOLIDAY OUTREACH: In keeping with our evangelical and religious purpose, Hope in Jesus Ministries particpated in community outreach through Easter and Christmas gift giving to children and families impacted by incarceration. Also benevolence funds were granted to those seeking to do well, but have an obvious financial hardship that would hinder their ability. 570 0 Online ministry and training technology -Biblelogics is an evangelical online podcast outreach ministry of Hope in Jesus Ministries. The purpose is to extend the reach of Hope and faith beyond our local community, as well as, to be an ongoing biblical resource for people in contact with prison and outreach ministries we do. HIJM maintains a web domain, Youtube channel, and Rumble Channel for volunteers,mentors, and mentees to find training and community resources. 60810 21440 0 312922 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 X X Anthony Mancuso 4014809794 44 Stamford Ave Providence RI 02907 Anthony Mancuso Director Chaplain 45.00 X 56808 0 25032 Steven Grenier Officer Assistant Chaplain 25 0 X 19440 0 0 Robert Killian board/officer 8 0 X 0 0 0 John Brunskill board/officer 8 0 X 0 0 0 Dawn Mancuso secretary 10 0 X 0 0 0 76248 0 25032 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 352687 0 352687 DOC CHAPLAIN CONTRACT 922140 71128 71128 0 0 0 0 0 0 71128 7858 7858 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 unused operational supplies returned to store 813110 752 752 0 0 0 0 0 0 752 432425 79738 0 0 X 21440 21440 117485 100285 17200 8800 8800 115160 112910 2250 10623 10623 916 916 885 570 315 487 487 0 0 0 0 621 621 2124 2124 Food Truck Operations 65011 65011 0 0 Faithbased classes and Mentoring 6039 6039 0 0 PATH afterschool program 3627 3627 0 0 353218 312922 18623 21673 96640 117989 202675 260533 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 299315 378522 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 299315 378522 0 0 0 0 299315 378522 299315 378522 79207 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 35030 34532 67526 387435 352687 877210 35030 34532 67526 387435 352687 877210 691490 185720 2675 7858 10533 887743 71128 0.20920 0.26660 X This organization was established and continues to operate exclusively for religious and charitable purposes in the public space as evidenced by it's programs, services, outreach activities, educational ministries, and community assistance. Programs are conducted for the benefit of the general public with a focus on those in various states of need. For example, programs include a weekly food truck and community garden to assist those with food insecurity and homelessness. As well as outreach to children and caregivers inpacted by an incarcerated parent. The lower public support percentage reflected during the applicable computation period does not accurately represent the Organization's ongoing relationship with the public. The decrease resulted from fluctuations in contribution levels and the receipt of larger gifts from a limited number of donors during the measuring period rather than a change in the Organization's mission or its broad public support. The Organization continues to actively solicit contributions from the general public through regular community outreach, fundraising campaigns, special events, weekly online giving opportunities, and other charitable activities. It maintains an active governing board from varied walks of life that represents the public interest and exercises independent oversight of the Organization's operations. The Organization's programs remain open and accessible to the public, and a substantial portion of its activities directly benefits the community. Financial support continues to be received from multiple individuals, members, and community supporters. With the larger donations coming in, the decison was made to move forward with larger programs (food truck for example) to meet a public need and ramp up fundraising as we build the new programs. We are maintaining support well over the 10% threshold. Based on these facts and circumstances, the Organization respectfully requests that the IRS determine that it continues to qualify as a publicly supported organization under the applicable facts and circumstances provisions rather than as a private foundation. The Organization remains committed to expanding its public fundraising efforts and maintaining broad-based community support consistent with its charitable and religious mission. The Organization respectfully requests that this statement be considered in support of its continued classification as a public charity especially in these economically trying times with inflated costs of living. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Grant category: Community re-entry following incarceration. Former inmate in mentoring program was assisted monthly with funds for housing. Funds were distributed on a sliding scale over a period of 8 months. 1 8800 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Grant Giving:Four categories 1. Community re-entry following incarceration 2. Prison Ministry needs of fellow laborers 3.Community outreach, most likely at Easter and Christmas with target audience consisting of families impacted by incarceration 4. Discretionary financial hardships in the community. Eligibility will be determined and monitroed through board member interviews and /or paper applications determining validity and extent of hardship/need. When applicable, funds will be directed to specific payor or agency to assist with the receivers financial hardship. Form 990, Part III, Line 2 NEW PROGRAM: FOOD TRUCK: The Hope in Jesus Ministries Mobile Food Establishment (Food Truck) program serves several Rhode Island communities with high concentrations of individuals impacted by incarceration. Many of these individuals are facing food and shelter insecurity. Twice a week, a free-of-charge hot meal and water and a message of Hope is offered to all who come to the truck. This program is operated by independent contractors and community volunteers. PROGRAM 6: COMMUNITY GARDEN: The Gospel Garden program revitalized and utlizes a community space in Providence to create a vegetable garden to serve as a supplemental food resource,a place to gather for resources, and evangelistic outreach. The community garden is established within a demographic largely impacted by incarceration and socieconomic hardship. This program is maintained and operated by independent contractors and community volunteers. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Anthony Mancuso(Director/Pastor/Chaplain) and Dawn Mancuso (non-voting secretary/administrative assistant) family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The prepared final copy of the 990 was emailed to all board members. As all members are quite active (on a daily or weekly basis) with the organization, kept informed regularly, and given opportunity to provide input or questions; no review was requested. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Meetings include discussion of all ministy activities and any potential intersection and conflicts. It is our goal to work alongside volunteers, ministries, and churches while each avoid conflicts and are forthcoming about involvement. This ministry organization is careful to withhold the standards set in scripture, namely to avoid building on another man's foundation(Romans 15:20). Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Annually, the board reviews the prior year's budget and discusses and agrees upon the upcoming year's budget. The budget is inclusive of independent contractor fees and payments in all categories of programming. The director/chaplain/pastor's compensation is voted upon. Consideration and comparison is made according to rates per hour, fees for service, and budgetary allotments for similar ministry positions and organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Anyone is free to view the 990 upon request. Further, we verified 990 information that is easily accessible to the public on CauseIQ.com. We provide the organization's identification number to all donors for their research. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The public and interested parties are free to view the 990 and consitution and by laws upon request. Further, we verified 990 information that is easily accessible to the public on CauseIQ.com. We provide the organization's identification number to all donors for their research. As a religious organization, we abide by biblical principles and scripture to address conflicts of interest or potential whistleblowing issues that may arise. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Independent Contractors Women's Chaplaincy $13,640 Independent Contractor PATH program pastor $58,770 Independent Contractor Food Truck Manager/evangelist $35,500 Independent Contractor Garden Manager $5,000