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Nonprofit · EIN 25-1698704

BUILDING NEW HOPE

Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15206

Financials

$162K$114K2023$142K$158K2024$160K$157K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BUILDING NEW HOPE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$160,480$156,812$3,668$192,102$45,193$146,909
December 31, 2024990-EZ$142,118$158,141-$16,023$179,998$13,921$166,077
December 31, 2023990-EZ$161,988$114,338$47,650$169,622$8,294$161,328
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$71,887
Program service revenue
$86,992
Investment income
$1
Other revenue
$1,600

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$49,182
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$62,686
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,434
Occupancy
$309
Other expenses
$92,383
Program services (functional)
$92,383

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$170,162
Total assets, end of year
$192,102
Total liabilities, end of year
$45,193
Net assets, end of year
$146,909
Cash, savings and investments
$89,551
Gross receipts
$160,480

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARIA SOLEDAD CABEZASEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR30$49,182$4,408
BIBI AL-EBRAHIMBOARD MEMBER5$0–
FELIPE GODARDCHAIRPERSON5$0–
JOHN SOLURIBOARD MEMBER5$0–
EILEEN KRAUS DOBRATZTREASURER5$0–
PENNY ZOSLOFTSECRETARY5$0–
LORI BRODAKBOARD MEMBER5$0–
OSMAN MEJIABOARD MEMBER5$0–
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARIA SOLEDAD CABEZASEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR30$42,516$4,446
BIBI AL-EBRAHIMBOARD MEMBER5$0$0
FELIPE GODARDCHAIRPERSON5$0$0
JOHN SOLURIBOARD MEMBER5$0$0
EILEEN KRAUS DOBRATZTREASURER5$0$0
PENNY ZOSLOFTSECRETARY5$0$0
LORI BRODAKBOARD MEMBER5$0$0
OSMAN MEJIABOARD MEMBER5$0$0
JEN JONESBOARD MEMBER5$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Maria Soledad CabezasExecutive Director20$37,697$4,687
BIBI AL-EBRAHIMBOARD MEMBER5$0$0
FELIPE GODARDBOARD MEMBER5$0$0
JOHN SOLURICHAIRPERSON5$0$0
EILEEN KRAUS DOBRATZTREASURER5$0$0
PENNY ZOSLOFTBOARD MEMBER5$0$0
LORI BRODAKBOARD MEMBER5$0$0
MELISSA NIXSECRETARY5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6401 PENN AVE 3RD FLOOR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206-4051
Signed the 990-EZ
Maria Soledad Cabezas, Executive Director

Mission

To partner with and support underserved communities in Central America through programs in economic development education and health

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION YOUTH PROGRAMS BUILDING NEW HOPE PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS IN GRANADA NICARAGUA TO ATTEND QUALITY PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS INCLUDING NUESTRA SEORA DE GUADALUPE AND COLEGIO DIOCESANO INMACULADA CONCEPCION. RECIPIENTS MUST MAINTAIN GOOD GRADES AND GIVE BACK THROUGH TUTORING OR COMMUNITY SERVICE. BUILDING NEW HOPE ALSO SUPPORTS CHILDREN OF EL PORVENIR A WORKER-OWNED COFFEE COOPERATIVE THROUGH AN EDUCATIONAL FUND PROVIDING ACCESS TO HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY EDUCATION FOR YOUTH SELECTED BY THE COOPERATIVE. ADDITIONALLY BNH SUPPORTS THE GUATEMALA SCHOOL AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN A REMOTE RURAL AREA; THE AMAN SCHOOL FOR THE HANDICAPPED SERVING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN GRANADA NICARAGUA; AND PUEDO LEER A LENDING LIBRARY IN GRANADA PRIMARILY SERVING CHILDREN.
    Expenses $35,193
  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FAIR TRADE COFFEE PROJECT IN2002 BUILDING NEW HOPE PARTNERED WITH EL PORVENIR A WORKER-OWNED COOPERATIVE OF48 FAMILIES IN NICARAGUA TO MARKET THEIR ORGANIC SHADE-GROWN COFFEE AT FAIR AND DIRECTTRADE PRICES ABOVE THE WORLD FAIR TRADE MINIMUM.THIS PARTNERSHIP PREVENTED FORECLOSURE AND LOSS OF LAND FOR COOPERATIVE FAMILIES. REVENUE SUPPORTS THE COOPERATIVES INFRASTRUCTURE WATER SYSTEMS AND EDUCATIONAL FUND. THE COFFEE IS CERTIFIED ORGANIC SHADE-GROWN AND BIRD-FRIENDLY BY THE SMITHSONIAN MIGRATORY BIRD CENTER ROASTED FRESH TO ORDER IN PITTSBURGH AND SOLD DIRECTLY ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. BNH PAYS FARMERS ABOVE FAIR TRADE MINIMUM PRICE ENSURING SUSTAINABLE INCOME FOR COOPERATIVE FAMILIES. THROUGH ITS FAIR TRADE AWARENESS PROGRAM BNH ALSO EDUCATES CONSUMERS AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE U.S. ABOUT FAIR TRADE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND BIRD-FRIENDLY COFFEE PRACTICES DEMONSTRATING HOW PURCHASING DECISIONS DIRECTLY IMPACT FARMING COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL AMERICA
    Expenses $50,890
  • HEALTH: THE CASA LUPITA VETERINARY CLINIC ADDRESSES THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM OF STRAY AND DISEASED ANIMALS IN GRANADA NICARAGUA. IT PROVIDES THE KINDS OF SERVICES THAT A HUMANE SOCIETY DOES IN THE UNITED STATES.
    Expenses $6,300

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for BUILDING NEW HOPE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
25-1698704
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
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$192,102
Income (IRS master file)
$160,480

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$219,854$175,914$150,502IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about BUILDING NEW HOPE

What is the EIN of BUILDING NEW HOPE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BUILDING NEW HOPE is 25-1698704.
Is BUILDING NEW HOPE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to BUILDING NEW HOPE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BUILDING NEW HOPE 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 BUILDING NEW HOPE 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 BUILDING NEW HOPE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of BUILDING NEW HOPE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,182 (MARIA SOLEDAD CABEZAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BUILDING NEW HOPE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $160,480, expenses of $156,812 and total assets of $192,102 at year end.

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