Nonprofit · EIN 39-1363509
WE ARE HOPE INC
Tax-exempt · STURGEON BAY, WI 54235
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $449,558 | $493,195 | -$43,637 | $215,283 | $61,725 | $153,558 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $466,247 | $515,792 | -$49,545 | $272,413 | $75,218 | $197,195 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $529,259 | $462,107 | $67,152 | $325,799 | $79,059 | $246,740 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $98,750
- Program service revenue
- $341,946
- Investment income
- $1,349
- Net rental income
- $6,637
- Net income from fundraising events
- $792
- Other revenue
- $7,513
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $62,549
- Other salaries and wages
- $258,942
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $406,173
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,600
- Occupancy
- $23,451
- Travel
- $3,311
- Depreciation
- $3,453
- Program services (functional)
- $391,800
- Management and general (functional)
- $92,198
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,197
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $272,413
- Total assets, end of year
- $215,283
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $61,725
- Net assets, end of year
- $153,558
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,222
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $119,058
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $34,500
- Gross receipts
- $450,766
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM CARLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $62,549 | $3,732 |
| LORI SAMPO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA ANDREWS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY MUTCHLER THROUGH JUNE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW PRIBYL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMI MOORE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA FETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM CARLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $64,250 | $2,923 |
| LORI SAMPO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA ANDREWS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY MUTCHLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW PRIBYL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMI MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA FETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WAGNER THRU APRIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIM CARLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $61,084 | $7,822 |
| LORI SAMPO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA ANDREWS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY MUTCHLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW PRIBYL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1300 EGG HARBOR RD STE 124, STURGEON BAY, WI 54235-1248
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LORI SAMPO, 1300 EGG HARBOR RD SUITE 124, STURGEON BAY, WI 54220
- Signed the 990
- LORI SAMPO, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (920) 743-7273
- Website
- WWW.WEAREHOPEINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAWKINS ASH CPAS LLP
Mission
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PERSONS IN OUR SERVICE AREA BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND CAREER AND VOCATIONAL PLANNING (FOR ADULTS AND YOUTHS).
Program accomplishments
- COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMMING SERVICES INCLUDING: OPERATING THE EMPLOYABILITY HUB, JOB DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, MOVING FORWARD SERVICES AND WORKING WITH VARIOUS ON SITE PARTNERS. EACH PROGRAM AIMS TO BUILD OR IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT ENTRY, OFFER WORKSHOPS TO DEVELOP WORK SKILLS AND ACHIEVE SELF SUFFICIENCY.Expenses $391,800 · revenue $342,030
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
- 39-1363509
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J220)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $215,283
- Income (IRS master file)
- $450,766
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $449,558 | $493,195 | $215,283 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $466,247 | $515,792 | $272,413 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $529,259 | $462,107 | $325,799 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $321,856 | $405,244 | $232,040 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 39-1363509).
Questions about WE ARE HOPE INC
- What is the EIN of WE ARE HOPE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WE ARE HOPE INC is 39-1363509.
- Is WE ARE HOPE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to WE ARE HOPE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WE ARE 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 WE ARE 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 WE ARE 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 WE ARE HOPE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LORI SAMPO.
- Who are the officers and directors of WE ARE HOPE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $62,549 (KIM CARLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WE ARE HOPE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $449,558, expenses of $493,195 and total assets of $215,283 at year end.
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