Nonprofit · EIN 27-1623504
HOPE AND FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES
Also known as Hope and Friendship Foundation
Tax-exempt · LEMONT, IL 60439
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $245,187 | $227,162 | $18,025 | $166,709 | $0 | $166,709 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $226,489 | $196,503 | $29,986 | $148,684 | $0 | $148,684 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $153,438 | $178,474 | -$25,036 | $118,698 | – | $118,698 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $243,261
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,926
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $191,208
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $31,570
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $31,570
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $825
- Program services (functional)
- $191,208
- Management and general (functional)
- $35,954
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $148,684
- Total assets, end of year
- $166,709
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $166,709
- Gross receipts
- $245,187
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 800
- Year formed
- 2009
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terri O'Neill Borders | Executive Director Trustee or director | 20 | $31,570 |
| Carolyn Cesarz | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Maureen Durkin | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Pensinger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Cliff | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Judy Techman | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Lemming | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Nevin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Mandra | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chuck Fennessy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terri O'Neill Borders | Executive Director Trustee or director | 20 | $28,700 |
| Carolyn Cesarz | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Maureen Durkin | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Pensinger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Cliff | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Oremus | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Lemming | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Nevin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Mandra | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chuck Fennessy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terri ONeill Borders | Executive Director | 20 | $27,500 |
| Carolyn Cesarz | President | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Cliff | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Pensinger | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Maureen Durkin | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Oremus | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Lemming | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Nevin | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Mandra | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Chuck Fennessy | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 721 HICKORY ST, LEMONT, IL 60439-4204
- In care of
- % CAROLYN CESARZ
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 721 Hickory St, Lemont IL 60439
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Carolyn Cesarz, 721 HICKORY ST, None, LEMONT, IL 604394204
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Terri O'Neill-Borders, 721 Hickory St, Lemont IL 60439
- Signed the 990
- Carolyn, Cesarz
- Phone
- (630) 816-4972
Mission
Primary exempt purpose is to extend a hand of friendship to those in financial emotional and physical crisis. To reassure that someone is aware of their struggles and is willing to listen and provide any means of aid possible. We are a conduit between those that have and those that need.
Program accomplishments
- Housing Assistance - Families in financial crisis are assisted in various ways to help cover costs such as rent mortgage payments utilities etc. The temporary assistance enables those in need to stay in their homes with no family disruption while they get back to financial stability.Expenses $67,991 · grants $67,991
- Food and Household Assistance - Care packages of food and household supplies are provided to families in need throughout the year. Thanksgiving dinners served 540 Christmas dinners served 551 and 1806 sack lunches were provided for seniors and homeless shelters in the area.Expenses $64,735 · grants $64,735
- Youth and Family Activities - Various outreach programs are provided to engage families and youth in need with support and encouragement. The following activities are held: Unbirthday Party Youth Yeah Days Family Swim Night Winter Clothing Drive and Prom Resale Event.Expenses $23,235 · grants $23,235
- Transportation is providing gas cards and car repairs so families can continue to work and provide for their familiesExpenses $20,306 · grants $20,306
- Education is providing college or trade school scholarships for those in need and the communityExpenses $10,250 · grants $10,250
- Medical and Cancer Outreach is helping those in the community cope with illnessExpenses $4,691 · grants $4,691
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-1623504
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $166,709
- Income (IRS master file)
- $245,187
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $245,187 | $227,162 | $166,709 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $226,489 | $196,503 | $148,684 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $153,438 | $178,474 | $118,698 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Terri O'Neill-Borders | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-1623504).
Questions about HOPE AND FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES
- What is the EIN of HOPE AND FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE AND FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES is 27-1623504.
- Is HOPE AND FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to HOPE AND FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE AND FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES 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 AND FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES 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 AND FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES 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 AND FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Carolyn Cesarz.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE AND FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $31,570 (Terri O'Neill Borders, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HOPE AND FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $245,187, expenses of $227,162 and total assets of $166,709 at year end.
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