Nonprofit · EIN 13-3477015
HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
Tax-exempt · NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,413,812 | $4,571,390 | -$157,578 | $5,061,899 | $1,038,950 | $4,022,949 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,033,841 | $4,054,548 | -$20,707 | $5,310,537 | $1,130,010 | $4,180,527 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,499,137
- of which government grants
- $441,348
- Program service revenue
- $23,495
- Investment income
- $4,771
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,308
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$114,004
- Other revenue
- -$113,591
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,970,145
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $123,279
- Other salaries and wages
- $537,526
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $723,004
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $109,947
- Occupancy
- $100,224
- Travel
- $27,469
- Depreciation
- $26,666
- Program services (functional)
- $3,695,084
- Management and general (functional)
- $748,571
- Fundraising (functional)
- $127,735
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,310,537
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,061,899
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,038,950
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,022,949
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,737,701
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,619,175
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $403,774
- Gross receipts
- $4,581,562
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVIA HAMER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $106,000 | $17,279 |
| LYNETTE GOLDBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| ALI GREENE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD DORIAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HENRY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE AUERBACH | DIRECTOR (THRU MAY 2024) Trustee or director | 17 | $0 | $0 |
| AMARILYS CORTIJO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J KEVIN DEVLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.15 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN KAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN KOH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHY MEEHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUGUSTA MELENDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCES SHAHAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRIN STEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 7 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA TIMCHAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MATT ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER RITZ EXECUTIVE DIR- | ECTOR (THRU MAY 2023), CONSULTANT Officer | 40 | $105,879 |
| SYLVIA HAMER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF MAY 2023) Officer | 40 | $76,638 |
| LYNETTE GOLDBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| ALI GREENE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EDWARD DORIAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.25 | $0 |
| JIM HENRY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NATALIE AUERBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 17 | $0 |
| CAROL BALIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| AMARILYS CORTIJO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| J KEVIN DEVLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| JOHN FARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| RYAN KAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| BRIAN KOH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOROTHY MEEHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUGUSTA MELENDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| FRANCES SHAHAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHIRIN STEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| AMANDA TIMCHAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MATT ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 50 WASHINGTON AVE, NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801-5503
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SYLVIA HAMER, 50 WASHINGTON AVE, NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
- Signed the 990
- SYLVIA HAMER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (914) 636-4010
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
HOPE ("HELP OUR PEOPLE EAT") COMMUNITY SERVICES IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, NON-SECTARIAN ORGANIZATION SERVING THE PEOPLE OF NEW ROCHELLE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, WITHIN A SPIRITUAL, ECUMENICAL DIMENSION. HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDES:- A WARM, INVITING ATMOSPHERE OF PERSONAL AND RESPECTFUL SERVICE TO THE DISADVANTAGED OF THIS COMMUNITY FOR THE NEEDS OF BODY, MIND, HEART, AND SPIRIT.HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES CHALLENGES ITS CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE:- PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY- HEALTHY SELF-SUFFICIENCY- A FULLER APPRECIATION OF THEIR DIGNITY AND SELF-WORTH- RECOGNITION OF THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDES ITS SERVICES IN AN UNBIASED AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY MANNER.
Program accomplishments
- FOOD PROGRAM - SEE SCHEDULE OSOUP KITCHEN -HOPE'S SOUP KITCHEN PROVIDES A WELL-BALANCED HOT MEAL TO CLIENTS 52 WEEKS A YEAR, 5 DAYS A WEEK. AT 5 PM WE SERVE A HOT MEAL INCLUDING FRESH SALAD, SOUP, A MAIN COURSE WITH FRESH VEGETABLES, BREAD AND BUTTER, POTATOES, RICE OR PASTA AND DESSERT. WE ALSO SERVE SPECIAL HOLIDAY MEALS AND, WHEN AVAILABLE DISTRIBUTE FRESH PRODUCE. IN ADDITION, THE SOUP KITCHEN OPENS AT 9 AM AND STAYS OPEN UNTIL 6 PM FOR OUR HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTER (HRC) CLIENTS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. THE HRC CLIENTS ARE SERVED BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER AS WELL AS SNACKS AND BEVERAGES THROUGHOUT THE DAY. IT HAS BECOME A REFUGE FOR THE HOMELESS OF NEW ROCHELLE. FOOD PANTRY -HOPE'S FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES BAGGED GROCERIES TO THE MOST VULNERABLE RESIDENTS OF NEW ROCHELLE. OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE SENIOR CITIZENS EXISTING ON A FIXED INCOME, PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHALLENGES, PEOPLE IN RECOVERY, WORKING POOR FAMILIES, IMMIGRANTS, NEWLY UNEMPLOYED AND THE HOMELESS. THE GROCERY BAGS DISTRIBUTED ENABLE STRUGGLING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO REALLOCATE A PORTION OF THEIR LIMITED INCOME TO THE HIGH COST OF HOUSING IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY. CHILDREN REGISTERED IN OUR PANTRY RELIED ON HOPE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE NUTRITION FOR THEIR GROWING BODIES AND MINDS. IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST HOME BOUND SENIORS AND OTHER CITIZENS, HOPE DELIVERS DIRECTLY TO SENIORS LIVING IN LOW-INCOME HOUSING BUILDINGS. IN 2019, HOPE HAS EXTENDED ITS PANTRY SERVICES, BY ALSO INCLUDING HOPE-FULL KIDS, WHICH PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH FOOD WHEN IS ON BREAK, DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. FOR HOLIDAYS WE PROVIDE SOMETHING EXTRA SO THAT OUR CLIENTS CAN ENJOY A HOLIDAY MEAL WITH THEIR FAMILIES OR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS. FOR EASTER WE GAVE OUT CHICKENS AND HAM. FOR THANKSGIVING, HOPE GAVE OUT TURKEYS WITH ALL OF THE TRIMMINGS; WE ALSO PARTNER WITH LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP WHICH DELIVER COMPLETELY COOKED THANKSGIVING MEALS TO CLIENTS' HOMES. FOR CHRISTMAS WE GAVE OUT HAMS AND TURKEYS. KOSHER PANTRY -IN 2021, HOPE OPENED WESTCHESTER COUNTIES FIRST KOSHER PANTRY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UJA, MET COUNCIL, AND FEEDING WESTCHESTER. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES KOSHER FOOD TO RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT WESTCHESTER COUNTY, TWICE MONTHLY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS HOME DELIVERY SERVICE FOR SENIORS THROUGHOUT WESTCHESTER COUNTY. PARTICIPANTS CAN ALSO PICKUP KOSHER ITEMS FROM HOPE'S OFFICE AT 50 WASHINGTON AVE TWICE MONTHLY. THE PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS THE PASSOVER HOLIDAY WITH SEDER MEALS DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO PARTICIPANT HOMES, AS WELL AS THANKSGIVING TURKEYS IN NOVEMBER.Expenses $3,012,478 · grants $2,665,800
- HOUSING STABILIZATION PROGRAMS - SEE SCHEDULE OHOPE'S HOUSING STABILIZATION PROGRAMS SEEK TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING RENT ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES. IT OPERATES THREE MAJOR HOUSING PROGRAMS FUNDED THROUGH THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE, WESTCHESTER DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD). ALL THESE PROGRAMS OFFER CRITICAL HOUSING SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS. CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE RE-HOUSING INITIATIVE (CNR) IS A PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE HOMELESS RESIDENTS OF WESTCHESTER WHO HAVE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM BENEFITS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEEMED TO BE HOUSING-READY WITH A FOCUS ON HOMELESS VETERANS. IN ADDITION TO PLACING THEM IN HOUSING, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRALS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. IT IS FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD. THE HRC (HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER) PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO SHELTER HOMELESS PEOPLE IN THE CITY OF NEW ROCHELLE. GUESTS ARE ABLE TO UTILIZE HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES DINING ROOM ON WEEKDAYS, WHILE ALSO RECEIVING BREAKFAST LUNCH AND DINNER. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OASIS SHELTER, THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING HOUSING AND MAINTAIN THE NEW ROCHELLE'S TBRA (TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE) PROGRAM.Expenses $348,332 · grants $181,282 · revenue $23,495
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH - SEE SCHEDULE OHOPE'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH/SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM (SSP) HELPS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES ACCESS ENTITLEMENTS, FIND JOBS, AND OBTAIN HEALTH CARE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. IT ALSO ASSISTS WITH CITIZENSHIP AND LITERACY CLASSES, IMMIGRATION ISSUES AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES COUNSELING AND SUPPORT TO SINGLE MOTHERS AND WORKS WITH THEM TO PROBLEM SOLVE AND NEGOTIATE THE DAY TO DAY ISSUES RELATED TO HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEMS ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. ADDITIONALLY, SSP PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH CLOTHING, CAR SEATS, BABY FOOD, FORMULA AND DIAPERS FOR THEIR CHILDREN. WE OFFER HELP FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS FOR FOOD STAMPS, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID AND INTERFACE WITH THE SCHOOLS AND MEDICAL PROVIDERS ON BEHALF OF NON ENGLISH SPEAKING CLIENTS. THE SSP PROGRAM OFFERS WALK-IN CRISIS INTERVENTION, PROBLEM SOLVING AND REFERRALS TO ALL OF HOPE'S PROGRAMS AS WELL AS REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENTS. IN ADDITION TO THE OUTREACH ASSISTANCE, HOPE ALSO HOLDS SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS AIMED AT SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. IN 2024, HOPE HOSTED A MOTHER'S DAY MINI HOLIDAY WHICH PROVIDE LOCAL MOTHERS WITH DONATED BEAUTY CARE ITEMS. HOPE'S ANNUAL BACKPACK GIVE-AWAY PROVIDED LOCAL CHILDREN WITH BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES. HOPE ALSO GAVE OUT WINTER COATS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $31,417
- HOPE HAS INVESTED MORE EFFORTS IN SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN LOW INCOME FAMILIES. IN 2022, HOPE INTRODUCED SEVERAL NEW INITIATIVES AIMED AT SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. HOMEWORK HAVEN IS HOPE'S FIRST SATELLITE PROGRAM AND OFFERS AFTERSCHOOL HELP FOR CHILDREN LIVING IN A PARTICULAR LOW-INCOME COMPLEX. HOMEWORK HAVEN OPERATES 4 DAYS A WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM WAS COMPLEMENTED BY A CORRESPONDING PROGRAM CALLED FUN FRIDAYS, WHICH SUPPORTED CHILD MENTAL HEALTH AND FAMILY BONDING. THIS PROGRAM RAN ON FRIDAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.HOPE ALSO REINTRODUCED CAMP HOPE IN 2022, WHICH PROVIDES A DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. HOPE PROVIDED THESE SERVICES TO CHILDREN FOR FOUR WEEKS IN AUGUST OF 2024. CAMP INCLUDED ARTS, SPORTS, GAMES, AND PROJECTS. HOPE'S SUMMER STEAM PROVIDED A TWO-WEEK CURRICULUM IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH.Expenses $302,857 · grants $123,063
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-3477015
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K34Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,061,899
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,581,562
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,413,812 | $4,571,390 | $5,061,899 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,033,841 | $4,054,548 | $5,310,537 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,616,563 | $4,099,722 | $4,486,216 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 13-3477015).
Questions about HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
- What is the EIN of HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC is 13-3477015.
- Is HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES 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 HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SYLVIA HAMER.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,000 (SYLVIA HAMER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,413,812, expenses of $4,571,390 and total assets of $5,061,899 at year end.
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