Nonprofit · EIN 04-2748880
PROJECT HOPE BOSTON INC
Also known as PROJECT HOPE INC
Tax-exempt · ROXBURY, MA 02119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,843,937 | $7,339,365 | $2,504,572 | $10,479,718 | $793,196 | $9,686,522 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,593,913 | $6,224,543 | -$630,630 | $8,123,779 | $986,015 | $7,137,764 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,535,696 | $6,413,957 | $121,739 | $8,426,926 | $662,413 | $7,764,513 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,746,523
- of which government grants
- $5,215,872
- Program service revenue
- $25,837
- Investment income
- $28,567
- Net rental income
- $43,010
- Other revenue
- $43,010
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $366,994
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,651,721
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,456,569
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $21,356
- Accounting fees
- $113,071
- Occupancy
- $323,036
- Travel
- $16,851
- Depreciation
- $435,928
- Program services (functional)
- $5,336,796
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,700,120
- Fundraising (functional)
- $302,449
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,123,779
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,479,718
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $793,196
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,686,522
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,526,110
- Publicly traded securities
- $963,534
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,368,522
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $318,000
- Gross receipts
- $9,894,413
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VONNESSA GOODE-KNIGHT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/2024) Officer | 40 | $144,584 | $21,577 |
| JACOB DARVEAU | DEPUTY DIRECTOR & CFO Officer | 40 | $93,271 | $7,371 |
| MICHELE BOTUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF 10/2024) Officer | 40 | $50,727 | $10,491 |
| MAUREEN POMPEO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SPEIDEL | OUTGOING TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD F BURNS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT GORDON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA HAIG FRIEDMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARVIN LOISSEAU | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NAKIRA MINOT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADELENE PERKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANINE SALYARDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SHANLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN WALKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WEST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANLEY COLIMON | DIR., FINANCE AND OPER. (AS OF 05/25) Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VONNESSA GOODE-KNIGHT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $142,470 | $18,569 |
| CAROL ANN MCAULIFFE | CFO (OUTGOING) Officer | 40 | $68,020 | $18,569 |
| MAUREEN POMPEO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $30,626 | $0 |
| RUTH CAREY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SPEIDEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE BOTUS | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JO BANE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD F BURNS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT GORDON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA HAIG FRIEDMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARVIN LOISSEAU | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NAKIRA MINOT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADELENE PERKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANINE SALYARDS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SHANLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN WALKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WEST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL ANN MCAULIFFE | CFO Officer | 40 | $133,179 | $17,298 |
| NATASHA WRIGHT | DIRECTOR OF HOUSING SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,728 | $0 |
| MARIE ST FLEUR | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $109,450 | $0 |
| VONNESSA GOODE-KNIGHT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $33,558 | $3,024 |
| MAUREEN POMPEO | PRESIDENT & CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH CAREY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JO BANE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANINE SALYARDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE BOTUS | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD F BURNS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL CLARK MD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT GORDON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA HAIG FRIEDMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARVIN LOISSEAU | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN K MARKEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NAKIRA MINOT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADELENE PERKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SHANLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SPEIDEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN WALKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WEST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 550 DUDLEY ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119-2770
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELLE BOTUS, 550 DUDLEY STREET, ROXBURY, MA 02119
- Signed the 990
- MICHELLE BOTUS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (617) 442-1880
- Website
- WWW.PROHOPE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
PROJECT HOPE IS A MULTI SERVICE AGENCY THAT MOVES FAMILIES UP AND OUT OF POVERTY.PROJECT HOPE WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN THE DORCHESTER AND ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOODS OF BOSTON ON THEIR JOURNEYS UP AND OUT OF POVERTY. WE DO THIS BY BEING A CATALYST FOR CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF FAMILIES, DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND FAMILY SUPPORT SOLUTIONS TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS.
Program accomplishments
- FAMILY CHILDCARE: IN 1988, PROJECT HOPE LAUNCHED THE FAMILY CHILDCARE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, AN INNOVATIVE VENTURE TO SUPPORT HOME-BASED CHILDCARE PROVIDERS. KNOWN TODAY AS THE FAMILY CHILDCARE NETWORK (FCC). THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TECHNICAL SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND SUPPORT TO WOMEN TO HELP THEM ESTABLISH HOME-BASED DAYCARES THAT FOCUS ON QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION. MANY OF OUR PROVIDERS ARE MULTI-LINGUAL AND PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL CHILDCARE TO IMMIGRANT AND NON-IMMIGRANT FAMILIES ALIKE. FCC PROVIDERS ARE LICENSED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE. WE OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN COLLEGE LEVEL CHILD DEVELOPMENT COURSES AND A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON AN ONGOING BASIS. THESE INCLUDE TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, SAFETY, CHILD DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $3,106,604 · revenue $25,837
- SHELTER: PROJECT HOPE'S FAMILY SHELTER, FOUNDED IN 1981, WAS ONE OF THE FIRST EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTERS FOR FAMILIES IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS AND CONTINUES TO ADDRESS THE URGENT NEED FOR EMERGENCY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE OFFER A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR 11 WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN AT A TIME. THE FAMILIES WE PARTNER WITH FACE A NUMBER OF BARRIERS TO HOUSING STABILITY, INCLUDING LONG WAIT LISTS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING, FEWER SUBSIDIES FOR MARKET RATE HOUSING, RISING RENTS, RISING COSTS FOR HEAT, FOOD INSTABILITY, LACK OF ACCESS TO QUALITY CHILDCARE, AND FEW SLOTS IN JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS. EACH FAMILY WE SERVE HAS A PRIVATE ROOM AND ACCESS TO A COMMUNAL KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, LIVING ROOM AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY PLAYROOM. THE SHELTER STABILIZES FAMILIES THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING SEARCH TO ASSIST THEM IN FINDING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. FAMILIES ARE ALSO CONNECTED TO PROJECT HOPE'S WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING. THE SHELTER IS A MODEL FOR A RESPECTFUL AND EMPOWERING APPROACH THAT PRIORITIZES HELPING WOMEN GAIN CONFIDENCE AND PREVAIL AGAINST TREMENDOUS ODDS.Expenses $1,462,188
- HOUSING SERVICES: THE ORIGINAL MISSION OF PROJECT HOPE'S HOUSING SERVICES DEPARTMENT WAS TO FIND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES LIVING IN OUR FAMILY SHELTER. WHILE WE CONTINUE THAT WORK TODAY, OUR SERVICES HAVE EXPANDED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY THROUGH EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING SEARCH/PLACEMENT. OUR TEAM PROVIDES HOUSING COUNSELING, EVICTION PREVENTION, LANDLORD NEGOTIATION, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, BUDGETING ADVICE, AND EMERGENCY RENTAL FUNDS. WE ALSO HAVE MEMBERS OF OUR TEAM WHO WORK AT TWO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES AND MEET WITH HOMELESS OR AT-RISK FAMILIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ALTERNATIVES TO SHELTER.Expenses $236,466
- ADULT EDUCATION AND EMPLOYER PARTNERS: IN 1990, PROJECT HOPE ESTABLISHED THE ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES PROGRAM TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME AND HOMELESS WOMEN. IN 1996, THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WAS FOUNDED TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS, PARTICULARLY SINGLE MOTHERS, GAIN WORKFORCE SKILLS AND ACCESS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. AFTER OFFERING THESE TWO SERVICES AS STANDALONE PROGRAMS, WE COMBINED THEM INTO THE WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IN 2019 TO BETTER SERVE OUR FAMILIES. THIS ENSURES THAT NO MATTER THEIR ENTRY POINT INTO PROJECT HOPE, ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BENEFITS FROM A CAREER PATHWAY FOCUS THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO DEVELOP THE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT NECESSARY TO OBTAIN, RETAIN, AND IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT. WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION OFFER LOW-INCOME WOMEN, PRIMARILY FROM ROXBURY AND NORTH DORCHESTER, BASIC EDUCATION, AND ENGLISH LEARNING CLASSES, AS WELL AS A RANGE OF JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYEMENT SKILLS, CAREER EXPLORATION, AND EXPERTISE SPECIFIC TO ADMINISTRATIVE JOBS IN HEALTHCARE. WE LEVERAGE EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS TO HELP EVERY PROGRAM GRADUATE SECURE A JOB OR INTERNSHIP AND WE PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEIR FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT.Expenses $531,538
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2748880
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P400)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,479,718
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,894,413
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,843,937 | $7,339,365 | $10,479,718 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,593,913 | $6,224,543 | $8,123,779 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,535,696 | $6,413,957 | $8,426,926 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $15,440,351 | $14,355,748 | $9,700,637 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2748880).
Questions about PROJECT HOPE BOSTON INC
- What is the EIN of PROJECT HOPE BOSTON INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT HOPE BOSTON INC is 04-2748880.
- Is PROJECT HOPE BOSTON INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to PROJECT HOPE BOSTON INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT HOPE BOSTON INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PROJECT HOPE BOSTON INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROJECT HOPE BOSTON INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROJECT HOPE BOSTON INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHELLE BOTUS.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT HOPE BOSTON INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,584 (VONNESSA GOODE-KNIGHT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/2024)).
- How much revenue does PROJECT HOPE BOSTON INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,843,937, expenses of $7,339,365 and total assets of $10,479,718 at year end.
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