Nonprofit · EIN 27-2281886
WEST TEXAS GIFTS OF HOPE INC
Also known as HOPE HOUSE ODESSA
Tax-exempt · ODESSA, TX 79761
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $513,930 | $369,139 | $144,791 | $1,902,748 | $808 | $1,901,940 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $294,869 | $334,036 | -$39,167 | $1,758,811 | $1,664 | $1,757,147 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $848,685 | $302,275 | $546,410 | $1,797,282 | $967 | $1,796,315 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $295,083 | $210,364 | $84,719 | $1,032,165 | $776 | $1,031,389 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $253,800
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,284
- Net income from fundraising events
- $244,483
- Other revenue
- $256,846
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $163,974
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $176,597
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,100
- Occupancy
- $42,792
- Depreciation
- $30,289
- Program services (functional)
- $341,767
- Management and general (functional)
- $27,372
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,758,811
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,902,748
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $808
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,901,940
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,049,119
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,901,940
- Gross receipts
- $731,791
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA MEDLOCK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $85,487 |
| SHANE DIXON | PRESIDENT ELECT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PAT WICKSON | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CHRISSY BRYSON | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BLAKE LITTLE | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PATRICIA OYERBIDES | SECRETARY Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LAURA VILLA | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| VICKIE EMFINGER | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KRISTI FLOURNOY | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANTONINA FRADY | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JULIA GARZA | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LIZ LAWSON | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| VICKI NALL | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY WATKINS | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LAURIE WINKLER | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA MEDLOCK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $96,320 |
| SHANE DIXON | PRESIDENT ELECT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PAT WICKSON | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CHRISSY BRYSON | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BLAKE LITTLE | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PATRICIA OYERBIDES | SECRETARY Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LAURA VILLA | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| VICKIE EMFINGER | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KRISTI FLOURNOY | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANTONINA FRADY | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JULIA GARZA | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LIZ LAWSON | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| VICKI NALL | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY WATKINS | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LAURIE WINKLER | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA MEDLOCK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $87,500 |
| JAMES KENNEDY | PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SHANE DIXON | VICE-PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PAT WICKSON | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CHRISSY BRYSON | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BRENDA DUNLAP | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| FRADY ANTONINA | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BLAKE LITTLE | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PATRICIA OYERBIDES | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LAURA VILLA | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA MEDLOCK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $76,250 |
| KIMBERLY WATKINS | PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SONYA YORK | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MANDI HIGGINS | PAST PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CAMMIE LASTER | SECRETARY Officer | 10 | $0 |
| FELICIA NZERE | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SHANE DIXON | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BRENDA DUNLAP | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JAMES KENNEDY | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BLAKE LITTLE | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PATRICIA OYERBIDES | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LANCE TEMPLE | MEMBER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MARI WILLIS | MEMBER | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 700 W 1ST ST, ODESSA, TX 79761-0000
- In care of
- % LORI NELSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RITA LUJAN, 700 WEST FIRST STREET, ODESSA, TX 79761
- Signed the 990
- RITA LUJAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (432) 614-9284
- Website
- WESTTEXASGIFTSOFHOPE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RON KIRBY CPA
Mission
The mission of WTGOH is to improve the quality of life for cancer patients while they are taking treatment by offering two major programs: (1) No-cost occupancy at Hope House Odessa for the patient and his/her caretaker, and (2) by providing patient-care services related to the cancer journey.
Program accomplishments
- The no-cost occupancy at Hope House Odessa is a facility that provides free lodging for cancer patients who are taking treatment at West Texas Cancer Center. The Hope House is a home-away-from-home facility that features four private bedrooms with handicap baths for patients and their caretakers. The duration of stay is unlimited based on the patients prescribed treatment. The amenities include bed linens, bathroom supplies, kitchen supplies and other day-to-day household requirements. The patient is responsible for food and personal hygiene items. Hope House Odessa is a secured property that is ADA Handicapped approved and is within walking distance to the West Texas Cancer Center. Patients from a twenty-two county region are recommended by the medical staff based on need and all patients must pass a criminal background check.Expenses $170,884 · revenue $244,483
- The other services that enable the cancer journey of patients include: (1) transportation assistance that includes gas cards, bus tickets and taxi service for both local and long distance travel (2) Free cosmetic enhancements including the care of hair/skin, wigs, turbans, hats and scarves at no-cost in the Look Good Feel Good Shop. Look Good Feel Good Shop is housed at the West Texas Cancer Center and is funded by West Texas Gifts of Hope (3) Durable medical equipment and supplies for all cancer related needs (4) Gift bags for both chemo and radiation patients that are given during orientation classes and include specific supplies for patient care (5) Daily sandwich lunch for chemo patients served five days a week (6) Financial assistance for physician prescribed medicine related to cancer treatment.Expenses $170,883 · revenue $269,447
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
- 27-2281886
- 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)
- Health care (E86)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,902,748
- Income (IRS master file)
- $731,791
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $513,930 | $369,139 | $1,902,748 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $294,869 | $334,036 | $1,758,811 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $848,685 | $302,275 | $1,797,282 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $501,752 | $283,235 | $1,250,822 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $295,083 | $210,364 | $1,032,165 | XML |
| 990 | 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 27-2281886).
Questions about WEST TEXAS GIFTS OF HOPE INC
- What is the EIN of WEST TEXAS GIFTS OF HOPE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST TEXAS GIFTS OF HOPE INC is 27-2281886.
- Is WEST TEXAS GIFTS OF HOPE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to WEST TEXAS GIFTS OF HOPE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WEST TEXAS GIFTS 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 WEST TEXAS GIFTS OF HOPE INC 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 WEST TEXAS GIFTS OF HOPE INC 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 WEST TEXAS GIFTS OF HOPE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RITA LUJAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of WEST TEXAS GIFTS OF HOPE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,487 (BRENDA MEDLOCK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WEST TEXAS GIFTS OF HOPE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $513,930, expenses of $369,139 and total assets of $1,902,748 at year end.
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