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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3209888

HOPE MADE REAL

Tax-exempt · WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701

Financials

$395K$287K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPE MADE REAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$395,387$286,963$108,424$110,009$105$109,904
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$395,387
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$281,276
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,525
Program services (functional)
$281,276
Management and general (functional)
$4,704
Fundraising (functional)
$983

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,480
Total assets, end of year
$110,009
Total liabilities, end of year
$105
Net assets, end of year
$109,904
Net assets without donor restrictions
$109,904
Gross receipts
$395,387
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2008
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
GERALD BROWNCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TIM BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARILYN ELY-YORKSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CAROL FALKEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
ANDREW KAHNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARGIE KROGHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LOUISE MEDLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MAURA SLEBODADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ARLENE BROWNFOUNDER
Former
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 3222, WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701-0222
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GERALD BROWN, 345 WINTHROP AVE, S WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
Signed the 990
MARILYN ELY-YORKS, TREASURER
Phone
(570) 998-2620
Return prepared by
CONVERGE PC

Mission

HOPE MADE REAL, INC. IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN THE COUNTRY OF RWANDA. STARTED IN 2008, HOPE MADE REAL, INC. SUPPORTS VARIOUS PROJECTS IN RWANDA WITH THE AIM OF ASSISTING THE COUNTRY'S ORPHANED AND ABANDONED CHILDREN AND OTHER POOR AND VULNERABLE RESIDENTS OF RWANDA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CHILDREN'S OPERATIONS: HOPE MADE REAL SUPPORTS THE URUKUNDO FOUNDATION IN MUHANGA, RWANDA, WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO COMMUNITY CHILDREN, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN WHO WERE RESIDENTS OF THE URUKUNDO HOME FOR CHILDREN AND ARE NOW IN KINSHIP PLACEMENT OR FOSTER HOMES. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDES ALL SCHOOL EXPENSES AS WELL AS MEDICAL INSURANCE. HOPE MADE REAL ALSO PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PHYSICAL FACILITIES OF THE URUKUNDO FOUNDATION. DAY CARE INSIDE PLAY AREA WAS TILED AND OUTSIDE PLAY AREA IS BEING IMPROVED. DENTAL PRACTICE CONTINUES WHILE WAITING FOR A LICENSE FROM RWANDAN GOVERNMENT. KITCHEN REBUILD IS COMPLETED WITH NEW BUILDING CONNECTED TO THE DINING ROOM, NEW FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY. BUILDINGS USED FOR TEMPORARY KITCHEN ARE NOW ONGOING STORAGE AND OFFICE SPACE. PURCHASED NEW GENERATOR.
    Expenses $196,798 · grants $196,798
  • EDUCATION: HOPE MADE REAL PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN IN THE URUKUNDO VILLAGE AND NOW PROVIDES SUPPORT TO OTHER CHILDREN IN THE MUHANGA DISTRICT OF RWANDA THROUGH THE CYEZA SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT. TOTAL STUDENTS (BOTH PRESCHOOL AND PRIMARY) 1,147. ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM COMPLETED. SECONDARY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BEGAN. GOAL IS TO BUILD 8 CLASSROOMS TO EXPAND SCHOOL PROGRAM TO SECONDARY O- LEVEL (SENIOR 7,8, AND 9). TO BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 2026 THERE ARE 1191 STUDENTS AT URUKUNDO LEANING CENTER FROM PRESCHOOL TO GRADE 6.
    Expenses $73,378 · grants $73,378
  • COMMUNITY SUPPORT: HOPE MADE REAL CONTINUES TO HELP RESIDENTS BECOME SELF-SUSTAINING. NEW MOTHERS ARE GIVEN SANITARY SUPPLIES, LAYETTES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN CARE OF NEW BORNS AVERAGE 2 OR MORE PER WEEK. SEWING SCHOOL IS TRAINING 57 STUDENTS. THE SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY HAS BEEN EXPANDED BY PROVIDING CLOTHING AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO NEEDY FAMILIES. CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE 26 FORMER RESIDENTS LIVING IN FOSTER OR BIO HOMES FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES, TUITION, MEDICAL AND SCHOOL LUNCHES.
    Expenses $11,100 · grants $11,100

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
26-3209888
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
2010
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$110,009
Income (IRS master file)
$395,387

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$190,424$195,661$1,480IRS
990December 2022$175,041$176,764$6,717IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 HOPE MADE REAL

What is the EIN of HOPE MADE REAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE MADE REAL is 26-3209888.
Is HOPE MADE REAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to HOPE MADE REAL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPE MADE REAL 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 MADE REAL 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 MADE REAL 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 MADE REAL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names GERALD BROWN.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPE MADE REAL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HOPE MADE REAL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $395,387, expenses of $286,963 and total assets of $110,009 at year end.

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