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Nonprofit · EIN 35-6068669

HOPEWELL CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · ANDERSON, IN 46013

Financials

$8.4M$8.6M2022$9.1M$8.6M2023$8.9M$9.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPEWELL CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$8,910,792$9,109,356-$198,564$14,143,922$669,279$13,474,643
June 30, 2024990$9,102,387$8,554,374$548,013$13,753,320$768,826$12,984,494
June 30, 2023990$8,422,747$8,630,455-$207,708$12,348,359$507,887$11,840,472
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$298,856
of which government grants
$180,722
Program service revenue
$8,034,002
Investment income
$543,572
Net gain from sales of assets
$121,779
Net income from gaming
$15,384
Other revenue
$34,362

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$332,599
Other salaries and wages
$5,330,400
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,918,694
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$35,674
Occupancy
$133,678
Travel
$155,732
Depreciation
$228,324
Program services (functional)
$7,822,346
Management and general (functional)
$1,287,010

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,753,320
Total assets, end of year
$14,143,922
Total liabilities, end of year
$669,279
Net assets, end of year
$13,474,643
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,474,274
Publicly traded securities
$11,158,278
Net assets without donor restrictions
$13,297,133
Net assets with donor restrictions
$177,510
Gross receipts
$10,370,392
Employees
222
Volunteers
83
Year formed
1966
State of legal domicile
IN

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Connie KurtzPresident/CEO
Officer
37.5$157,770$25,330
Jeff HelplingCFO
Officer
37.5$121,928$22,273
Kenny RodefferCOO
Highest-paid employee
37.5$95,808$36,221
Kelly DurrChairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Mark LooseSecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Scott GullVice-Chairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Brett DavisBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Colin ShortBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jesse ReynoldsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Julie HettingaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lindsey Pancol-MadingerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Marsha MeckelBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Melissa StantonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Misty StanleyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Nichelle SerfBoard Member (Partial year)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Trent DowlingBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Connie KurtzPresident/CEO
Officer
37.5$148,473$24,244
Jeff HelplingCFO
Officer
37.5$118,807$21,870
Kenny RodefferCOO
Highest-paid employee
37.5$91,901$39,115
Kelly DurrVice-Chairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Mark LooseSecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Trent DowlingChairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Brett DavisBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Colin ShortBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jesse ReynoldsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Julie HettingaBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lindsey Pancol-MadingerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Louis Jackson IIIBoard Member (Partial year)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Marsha MeckelBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Melissa StantonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Misty StanleyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Nichelle SerfBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Scott GullBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Ken SwensonCOO (Partial Year)
Highest-paid employee
37.5$125,976$42,779
Connie KurtzPresident/CEO
Officer
37.5$138,690$20,871
Jeff HelplingCFO
Officer
37.5$110,947$24,188
Mark LooseSecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Tom BannonChair (Partial Year)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Trent DowlingVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Colin ShortBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jesse ReynoldsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kelly DurrBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lindsey Pancol-MadingerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Louis Jackson IIIBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Marsha MeckelBoard Member (Partial Year)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Melissa StantonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Misty StanleyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Nichelle SerfBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Scott GullBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5325 MAIN ST, ANDERSON, IN 46013-1702
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR RHASHEDA SHEPHERD, 5325 Main Street, Anderson, IN 46013
Signed the 990
SCOTT GULL, Board President
Phone
(765) 642-0201
Return prepared by
CROWE LLP

Mission

The mission of Hopewell Center, Inc. is to help adults, children and families who have disabilities or other needs experience independent and meaningful lives. Hopewell Center, Inc. provides individualized training and education to residents of Madison County and surrounding areas, who have disabilities or other needs, and helps each individual to reach their potential through educating the community and encouraging an environment that acknowledges the value and contributions of all people.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Hopewell Center's Supported Living program provides services to approximately 70 children and adults in a variety of residential settings. Individuals may live independently in their own apartment, share a home with one or more roommates, or reside in their natural family home. Those served range in age from 8 to 79 years old. Supported Living staff provide individualized support designed to help each person lead a self-determined and as independent a life as possible within their home and community. Services focus on developing daily living skills, promoting personal choice, and assisting individuals in participating in community activities and relationships that enhance their quality of life.
    Expenses $3,687,636 · revenue $3,813,698
  • Hopewell Center operates three group homes serving a total of 20 residents. These homes provide a congregate living environment, with each residence supporting between four and eight adults who have similar support needs. The purpose of the group home setting is to provide continuous active treatment within a structured, 24-hour supervised environment while promoting independence consistent with each individual's abilities and goals. Trained staff provide assistance with daily living skills, health and safety needs, and personal development. In addition, staff support individuals in participating in community activities, pursuing personal interests, and developing meaningful relationships, with the goal of enhancing independence and overall quality of life.
    Expenses $1,901,916 · revenue $2,018,187
  • The Day Services Program offers structured, person centered activities that promote social interaction, skill development, and lifelong learning for adults with disabilities. With a strong focus on community inclusion, the program supports individuals in building independence, pursuing personal goals, and engaging meaningfully with others. Services are delivered both on-site and throughout various community settings. The program operates approximately 252 days annually and supports 128 participants in FY25.
    Expenses $1,247,308 · revenue $1,160,059
  • The goal of Hopewell Center's Early Intervention Program is to provide individualized support and therapy services for families and their children that are exhibiting developmental delays. The program curriculum is designed to encourage children to make gains in all developmental areas. Individuals must meet eligibility criteria to qualify for these First Steps Early Intervention services: between the ages of birth to 36 months of age and demonstrate a developmental delay or be considered "at risk" for developing such a delay. Children may receive Physical, Occupational, Speech or Developmental Therapies. Once eligibility has been determined, sessions may occur in the families' homes, childcare centers or other community settings. During FY25, our Early Intervention Program served 365 children and their families.
    Expenses $723,637 · revenue $793,172
  • The Community Employment Services Program assisted 133 individuals in FY25 through career exploration, job development, and ongoing support for successful community employment. The program matches job seekers with employers by aligning each person's strengths, interests, and employment goals with suitable opportunities. Once a position is secured, retention services are provided to help individuals maintain long-term, meaningful employment.
    Expenses $261,849 · revenue $267,864

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-6068669
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
1967
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P820)
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,143,922
Income (IRS master file)
$10,370,392

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$8,910,792$9,109,356$14,143,922IRS
990June 2024$9,102,387$8,554,374$13,753,320IRS
990June 2023$8,422,747$8,630,455$12,348,359XML
990June 2022$8,022,101$7,614,049$12,757,680IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 35-6068669).

Questions about HOPEWELL CENTER INC

What is the EIN of HOPEWELL CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPEWELL CENTER INC is 35-6068669.
Is HOPEWELL CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
Are donations to HOPEWELL CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPEWELL CENTER 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 HOPEWELL CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOPEWELL CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HOPEWELL CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR RHASHEDA SHEPHERD.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPEWELL CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $157,770 (Connie Kurtz, President/CEO).
How much revenue does HOPEWELL CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,910,792, expenses of $9,109,356 and total assets of $14,143,922 at year end.

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