Nonprofit · EIN 33-2114492
HAHA FOR HOPE
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77019
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $98,018 | $104,863 | -$6,845 | $1,347 | $3,192 | -$1,845 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $97,067
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $951
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $57,708
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,381
- Other expenses
- $43,774
- Program services (functional)
- $98,173
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,000
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,347
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,192
- Net assets, end of year
- -$1,845
- Cash, savings and investments
- $1,347
- Gross receipts
- $98,018
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN GENDRON | CHAIR | 10 | $0 |
| ALLYCIA MALLORY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| ALAYNA PAGNANI-GENDRON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1904A BRUN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77019-6128
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 1904A BRUN ST, HOUSTON TX 77019
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- BRIAN GENDRON, 1904A BRUN ST, HOUSTON TX 77019
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BRIAN GENDRON, CEO
- Phone
- (603) 512-7816
- Website
- https://hahaforhope.org/
- Return prepared by
- ALLYSON H SAWTELLE CPA PA
Mission
Haha for Hope is on a mission to empower children by teaching them the transformative power of comedy. Through Haha Comedy Academy, we train and certify a team of comedians who work closely with small groups of children (ages 10-18), helping them express themselves, learn, and grow in an 8-week comedy program that capstones with a live performance at a real comedy club in front of a real audience.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025 we held our first ever live event with 5 students.We started two more classes of 6 total students at two new schools.Expenses $98,173
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | No data |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-2114492
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6E)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,347
- Income (IRS master file)
- $98,018
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: BRIAN GENDRON | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 HAHA FOR HOPE
- What is the EIN of HAHA FOR HOPE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HAHA FOR HOPE is 33-2114492.
- Is HAHA FOR HOPE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to HAHA FOR HOPE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HAHA FOR 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 HAHA FOR 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 HAHA FOR 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 is the principal officer of HAHA FOR HOPE?
- The 990-N for 2024 names BRIAN GENDRON.
- Who are the officers and directors of HAHA FOR HOPE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HAHA FOR HOPE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $98,018, expenses of $104,863 and total assets of $1,347 at year end.
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