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Nonprofit · EIN 20-5218569

FOUNDATION OF HOPE INC

Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15233

Financials

$1.9M$2.1M2023$2.1M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOUNDATION OF HOPE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,066,311$1,761,707$304,604$644,779$59,136$585,643
December 31, 2023990$1,924,443$2,141,820-$217,377$362,222$81,183$281,039
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,389,398
of which government grants
$754,696
Program service revenue
$672,256
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$4,657

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$108,150
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,010,385
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$39,000
Depreciation
$4,954
Program services (functional)
$1,587,406
Management and general (functional)
$153,199
Fundraising (functional)
$21,102

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$362,222
Total assets, end of year
$644,779
Total liabilities, end of year
$59,136
Net assets, end of year
$585,643
Land, buildings and equipment
$34,755
Net assets without donor restrictions
$62,633
Net assets with donor restrictions
$523,010
Gross receipts
$2,066,311
Employees
40
Volunteers
160
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
PA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR LAWANA BUTLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$108,150
REV CAITLIN WERTHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
BRENDA GREGGVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TOM MCCARTHYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CYNTHIA BALDWINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MAURITA BRYANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LIDDY BARLOWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LAURIE DU CHATEAUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARK DEANDREABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOCELYN TORRESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR LAWANA BUTLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$78,750
JAY GILMERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
RIKELL FORDVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MAURITA BRYANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
REV CAITLIN WERTHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LIDDY BARLOWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LAURIE DU CHATEAUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
REV JANA QUISENBERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BRENDA GREGGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TOM MCCARTHYSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
PAUL ABERNATHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TAILI THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
901 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 3A, PITTSBURGH, PA 15233-1422
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
REV DR LAWANA L BUTLER, 540 SUISMON STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Signed the 990
REV DR LAWANA L BUTLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(412) 321-3343
Return prepared by
MCKEEVER VARGA & SENKO

Mission

THE FOUNDATION OF H.O.P.E., INC, (HOPE) IS AN INTERFAITH NON-PROFIT WITH THE MISSION OF "EMPOWERING PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO RENEW THEIR FAITH, REBUILD THEIR LIVES, AND RESTORE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS."

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE HOPE CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM IN THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY JAIL PROVIDES PASTORAL CARE, CHARITY, WORSHIP, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMING, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INMATES OF ALL FAITHS.
    Expenses $402,165 · revenue $421,583
  • THE HOPE REENTRY PROGRAM IS AN INTERFAITH PRE AND POST-RELEASE ADULT REINTEGRATION PROGRAM FOR INMATES AND EX-OFFENDERS THAT SEEKS TO ENSURE THEIR SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY. HOPE AFTERCARE PROVIDES INFORMATION RESOURCES, REFERRALS, AND GUIDANCE REGARDING EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, EDUCATION, FOOD ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND CLOTHING.
    Expenses $715,293
  • THE HOPE PRE-RELEASE PROGRAM IS AN INTER-FAITH, FAITH-BASED, REHABILITATIVE PROGRAM FOR MINIMUM AND MEDIUM SECURITY INMATES THAT WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH KEY COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND VOLUNTEERS TO EMPOWER INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS TO RESTORE THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, REBUILD THEIR LIVES, AND RECONCILE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $233,771 · revenue $250,673
  • THE HOPE DIVERSION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE ADULTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO COMMIT NON-VIOLENT, LOW-TO-MEDIUM OFFENSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE ADDRESSING THEIR NEEDS RATHER THAN BEING PROSECUTED, CONVICTED, OR INCARCERATED.
    Expenses $236,177

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-5218569
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
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P46)
Assets (IRS master file)
$644,779
Income (IRS master file)
$2,066,311

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,066,311$1,761,707$644,779XML
990December 2023$1,924,443$2,141,820$362,222XML
990December 2022$1,192,153$1,738,533$662,788IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 20-5218569).

Questions about FOUNDATION OF HOPE INC

What is the EIN of FOUNDATION OF HOPE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION OF HOPE INC is 20-5218569.
Is FOUNDATION OF HOPE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to FOUNDATION OF HOPE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOUNDATION OF HOPE 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 FOUNDATION OF HOPE 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 FOUNDATION OF HOPE 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 FOUNDATION OF HOPE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names REV DR LAWANA L BUTLER.
Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION OF HOPE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $108,150 (DR LAWANA BUTLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FOUNDATION OF HOPE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,066,311, expenses of $1,761,707 and total assets of $644,779 at year end.

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