Nonprofit · EIN 42-1651764
HOPE AND A FUTURE INC
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85007
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,903,369 | $2,776,033 | $1,127,336 | $9,302,212 | $125,991 | $9,176,221 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,382,038 | $2,086,790 | $1,295,248 | $7,295,006 | $203,386 | $7,091,620 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,049,816 | $2,030,676 | $19,140 | $6,010,356 | $228,431 | $5,781,925 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,399,817
- Program service revenue
- $10,375
- Investment income
- $520,162
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $305,090
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$26,985
- Other revenue
- -$26,985
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $710,818
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $255,798
- Other salaries and wages
- $237,966
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $554,018
- Professional fundraising fees
- $56,730
- Accounting fees
- $13,282
- Occupancy
- $39,343
- Travel
- $10,132
- Depreciation
- $33,525
- Program services (functional)
- $2,209,280
- Management and general (functional)
- $157,140
- Fundraising (functional)
- $409,613
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,295,006
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,302,212
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $125,991
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,176,221
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,559,073
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,003,866
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,176,221
- Gross receipts
- $8,060,354
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 1,500
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BREWER | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $214,425 | $24,106 |
| JESSE CURRY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN TYNE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM RIDENOUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE BREWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BREWER | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $199,221 | $20,712 |
| JESSE CURRY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN TYNE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM RIDENOUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE BREWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BREWER | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $187,648 | $14,140 |
| JESSE CURRY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN TYNE | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM RIDENOUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANICE BREWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 909 W MCDOWELL RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85007-1729
- In care of
- % MICHAEL BREWER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL BREWER, 909 W MCDOWELL RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85007
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL BREWER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (602) 258-5860
- Website
- WWW.AZHOPE.COM
- Return prepared by
- MONICA J STERN CPA PLLC
Mission
TO SERVE ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN THE ARIZONA FOSTER CARE SYSTEM BY HELPING THEM REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS.
Program accomplishments
- TEEN REACH ADVENTURE CAMP (TRAC) IS A SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE WHO ARE 12 TO 15 YEARS OLD AND ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP (RFKC) IS A CAMP FOR FOSTER CHILDREN FROM 7 TO 11 YEARS OLD. THESE CAMPS ARE POSITIVE, FAITH-BASED SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES THAT OFFER HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO FOSTER CHILDREN THAT MAY HAVE SUFFERED ABUSE, NEGLECT OR ABANDONMENT. THESE CAMPS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF EVERY FOSTER CHILD WHO ATTENDS CAMP. THE CAMP ALSO PROVIDES MEALS, SHELTER, CLOTHING AND CHILDCARE WHILE CAMPERS ATTEND THE CAMP.(SEE SCHEDULE O)A TOTAL OF 330 FOSTER CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN SUMMER CAMP AND 644 VOLUNTEERS. THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF VOLUNTEER TIME FOR THE CAMPS EXCEEDS $2,500,000.Expenses $654,512 · revenue $10,375
- EACH YEAR OVER 800 CHILDREN "AGE OUT" OF THE SYSTEM WHEN THEY TURN 18. ACCORDING TO STATISTICS, ONE OUT OF FIVE WILL BECOME HOMELESS, ONE OUT OF FOUR BECOME INCARCERATED, 67% WILL DROP OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AND ONLY 3% WILL EVER GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE. THE GOAL OF LIFE 360 IS TO CHANGE THESE STATISTICS AND PROVIDE HOPE TO THESE CHILDREN THAT RESIDE IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THROUGH THIS MENTORING PROGRAM, FOSTER CHILDREN FOCUS ON BASIC SKILLS LIKE MONEY MANAGEMENT, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, PLANNING FOR COLLEGE, JOB SKILLS, AND PERSONAL HEALTH. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CLOTHING, CASH ASSISTANCE, AND HELP WITH VARIOUS BASIC NEEDS ALONG WITH TRAINING THAT FOSTER CHILDREN NEED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A PATHWAY OF SUCCESS IN THEIR CHOSEN CAREERS. (SEE SCHEDULE O)IN ADDITION, TRANSITIONAL LIVING SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR FORMER FOSTER CHILDREN WHO HAVE AGED OUT. SUPPORT INCLUDES HOUSING DEPOSITS, RENT, UTILITIES, CELL PHONE SERVICE, AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT. A CONDOMINIUM AND HOUSE WERE ALSO PURCHASED TO ADD TO THE INVENTORY OF TEMPORARY HOUSING AVAILABLE FOR THOSE IN NEED. THIS YEAR, 544 FOSTER CHILDREN AND 211 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATED IN THE LIFE 360 PROGRAM. THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF VOLUNTEER TIME FOR THE LIFE 360 PROGRAM EXCEEDS $350,000.Expenses $1,303,786 · grants $649,597
- THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION IS A FESTIVE GATHERING FOR OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR LOVED ONES, INCLUDING ARTS, CRAFTS AND PRESENTS FOR YOUNG AND OLD, AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE ATTENDED OUR PROGRAMS, THEIR FOSTER FAMILIES AND OUR VOLUNTEERS. CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVE A MEAL AND GIFTS, INCLUDING CLOTHING AS PART OF THE EVENT.THIS YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 700 VOLUNTEERS, FOSTER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND OVER 3,500 GIFTS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO ARIZONA FOSTER CHILDREN.Expenses $189,761
- HOPE & A FUTURE PROVIDES A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR A GRADUATING FOSTER CHILDREN. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED FOR TUITION AND BOOKS, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS INCLUDING HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FOOD, BUS PASSES AND CASH ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO ATTEND COLLEGE OR ACQUIRE VOCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. ADDITIONALLY, CHILDREN RECEIVE ON-GOING MENTORING IN THEIR CHOSEN CAREER PATH TO HELP ENSURE SUCCESS.THROUGH THE ARIZONA BLUE RIBBON, FOSTER FAMILIES ARE ALLOWED TO BRING THEIR FOSTER CHILDREN AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS TO EVENTS DURING THE YEAR AT NO COST TO THE FAMILY. THIS YEAR, 5000 FOSTER PARENTS, FAMILES AND CHILDREN ATTENDED VARIOUS SPORTING EVENTS, INCLUDING AZ DIAMONDBACKS AND RATTLER GAMES. AT THE EVENTS, CHILDREN RECEIVE FOOD.GRANTS WERE ALSO PAID TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT FOSTER YOUTH AND THOSE THAT HAVE AGED OUT.Expenses $61,221 · grants $61,221
- THROUGH THE ARIZONA BLUE RIBBON, FOSTER FAMILIES ARE ALLOWED TO BRING THEIR FOSTER CHILDREN AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS TO EVENTS DURING THE YEAR AT NO COST TO THE FAMILY. THIS YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 5,000 FOSTER PARENTS, FOSTER FAMILIES AND FOSTER CHILDREN ATTENDED ARIZONA RATTLER'S AND ARIZONA DIAMONDBACK'S GAME. AT THE BLUE RIBBON EVENTS, CHILDREN RECEIVE FOOD AND GIFTS.
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1651764
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,302,212
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,060,354
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $3,903,369 | $2,776,033 | $9,302,212 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $3,382,038 | $2,086,790 | $7,295,006 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $2,049,816 | $2,030,676 | $6,010,356 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $778,200 | $1,664,207 | $5,696,350 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 42-1651764).
Questions about HOPE AND A FUTURE INC
- What is the EIN of HOPE AND A FUTURE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE AND A FUTURE INC is 42-1651764.
- Is HOPE AND A FUTURE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to HOPE AND A FUTURE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE AND A FUTURE 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 HOPE AND A FUTURE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOPE AND A FUTURE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HOPE AND A FUTURE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names MICHAEL BREWER.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE AND A FUTURE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $214,425 (MICHAEL BREWER, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does HOPE AND A FUTURE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,903,369, expenses of $2,776,033 and total assets of $9,302,212 at year end.
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