Nonprofit · EIN 23-7036081
HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER
Tax-exempt · WHEATON, IL 60187
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $887,463 | $1,277,323 | -$389,860 | $2,480,131 | $195,148 | $2,284,983 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $959,887 | $1,038,363 | -$78,476 | $2,917,470 | $246,605 | $2,670,865 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $961,487 | $927,368 | $34,119 | $3,024,955 | $284,154 | $2,740,801 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $602,060 | $588,175 | $13,885 | $1,578,655 | $288,787 | $1,289,868 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $726,276
- of which government grants
- $710,446
- Program service revenue
- $82,009
- Investment income
- $62,650
- Net rental income
- $528
- Other revenue
- $16,528
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $253,648
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $104,319
- Other salaries and wages
- $533,103
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $757,442
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,755
- Accounting fees
- $99,649
- Occupancy
- $20,954
- Travel
- $4,299
- Depreciation
- $17,471
- Program services (functional)
- $1,032,145
- Management and general (functional)
- $226,844
- Fundraising (functional)
- $18,334
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,917,470
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,480,131
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $195,148
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,284,983
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $687,505
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,364,293
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,490,657
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $794,326
- Gross unrelated business income
- $195
- Gross receipts
- $922,622
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL CHAVARRIA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $95,258 | $9,061 |
| MICHAEL CHILDRESS | PRESIDENT (AS OF 2/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA PADILLA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA JURACEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOERIKA STITT | DIRECTOR (THRU 4/15/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LILY WALTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY CARLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL CHAVARRIA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $89,154 | $8,692 |
| FLORENTINA RENDON | PRESIDENT - RESIGNED 12/11/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA PADILLA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CHILDRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA JURACEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOERIKA STITT | DIRECTOR - BEGIN 5/21/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LILY WALTON | DIRECTOR - BEGIN 7/31/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY CARLSON | DIRECTOR - BEGIN 10/20/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL CHAVARRIA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $91,872 | $3,215 |
| ANDREA JURACEK | DIRECTOR - JOINED 11/29/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $3,500 | $0 |
| MARGARET BUCKLEY | PRESIDENT - RESIGNED 4/1/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FLORENTINA RENDON | VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT BEGINNING 4/1/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MATHIS | SECRETARY - DECEASED 9/2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA PADILLA | SECRETARY - BEGINNING 11/3/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA TERRELL | DIRECTOR - RESIGNED 4/1/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CHILDRESS | DIRECTOR - JOINED 11/29/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVELYN SANGUINETTI | CEO Officer | 40 | $92,500 | $2,775 |
| A JAY MITCHELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET BUCKLEY | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FLORENTINA RENDON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MATHIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA TERRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA PADILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 202 W WILLOW AVE STE 203, WHEATON, IL 60187-5263
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MICHAEL CHAVARRIA, 202 W WILLOW AVENUE 203, WHEATON, IL 60187
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL CHAVARRIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (630) 690-6500
- Website
- WWW.HOPEFAIR.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DUGAN & LOPATKA CPA'S PC
Mission
HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER WORKS TO CREATE GREATER HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL. WE WANT TO ENSURE EVERYONE HAS THE CHANCE TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY/HOME/APARTMENT OF THEIR CHOICE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, DISABILITY, FAMILIAL STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTICS PROTECTED UNDER STATE OR LOCAL LAWS. HOPE ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH, ENFORCEMENT, TRAINING, AND ADVOCACY.
Program accomplishments
- FAIR HOUSING ADVOCACY AND ENFORCEMENT: HOPE PROVIDES COUNSELING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS ALLEGING TO HAVE EXPERIENCED ILLEGAL HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AND WORKS TO PREVENT AND STOP DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES.FAIR HOUSING CONSULTING AND COMPLIANCE: HOPE PROVIDES RESOURCEFUL TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING INDUSTRY AND PROVIDES FAIR HOUSING CONSULTING SERVICES.FAIR HOUSING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: HOPE CONDUCTS INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT TRAIN STAKEHOLDERS ON THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FAIR HOUSING LAWS AND THE PROMOTION OF INTEGRATED LIVING PATTERNS. HOPE'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED THROUGH IN-PERSON AND MULTI-MEDIA PLATFORMS WITH THE INTENTION OF INFORMING THE PUBLIC ON THE HISTORY OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION/SEGREGATION, AND TO PREVENT FUTURE INSTANCES OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION FROM TAKING PLACE.Expenses $1,032,145 · grants $253,648 · revenue $98,009
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 | 990 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
- 23-7036081
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,480,131
- Income (IRS master file)
- $922,622
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $887,463 | $1,277,323 | $2,480,131 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $959,887 | $1,038,363 | $2,917,470 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $961,487 | $927,368 | $3,024,955 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,294,503 | $860,924 | $3,024,024 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $602,060 | $588,175 | $1,578,655 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 23-7036081).
Questions about HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER
- What is the EIN of HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER is 23-7036081.
- Is HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER 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 FAIR HOUSING CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHAEL CHAVARRIA.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,258 (MICHAEL CHAVARRIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $887,463, expenses of $1,277,323 and total assets of $2,480,131 at year end.
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