Nonprofit · EIN 45-4804770
HOPE ACTS
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04112
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,237,438 | $998,892 | $238,546 | $1,713,888 | $43,999 | $1,669,889 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $818,933 | $777,486 | $41,447 | $1,460,501 | $29,158 | $1,431,343 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,114,868
- of which government grants
- $611,057
- Program service revenue
- $116,650
- Investment income
- $5,324
- Other revenue
- $596
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $83,083
- Other salaries and wages
- $609,422
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $770,058
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,800
- Occupancy
- $24,075
- Travel
- $1,017
- Depreciation
- $17,249
- Program services (functional)
- $797,643
- Management and general (functional)
- $125,595
- Fundraising (functional)
- $75,654
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,460,501
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,713,888
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $43,999
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,669,889
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,026,763
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,464,069
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $205,820
- Gross receipts
- $1,237,438
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Stein | Executive Director Officer | 35 | $83,084 | $2,269 |
| John Thibodeau | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bethany Smart | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellie Miller | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MaryEllen Schaper | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Messer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Jackson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cadeau Assoumani | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Tremberth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MaryPat Donnellon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Innocent Ilunga | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Helio Medina | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Oldham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Nsimundele | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Stein | Executive Director Officer | 35 | $71,459 | $3,255 |
| John Thibodeau | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bethany Smart | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellie Miller | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Behzad Habibzai | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Felix Hagenimana | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Jackson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cadeau Assoumani | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Tremberth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MaryPat Donnellon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Innocent Ilunga | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Helio Medina | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Oldham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Nsimundele | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7615, PORTLAND, ME 04112-7615
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- 185 High Street, Portland ME 04101
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Martha Stein, PO Box 7615, Portland, ME 04112
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Allen Ewing-Merrill, 31 Sheffield Street, Portland ME 04102
- Signed the 990
- Martha Stein, Executive Director
- Phone
- (207) 228-1140
- Website
- www.hopeacts.org
- Return prepared by
- Purdy Powers & Company
Mission
Hope Acts offers asylum seekers access to housing and basic needs, assistance in navigating complex immigration processes, and resources for learning English to help them successfully transition to a new life in Maine.
Program accomplishments
- Transition Housing at Hope House: Hope House is the first American home for up to 13 asylum seekers at a time in Greater Portland. In addition to a safe place to live, residents are provided individualized assistance to support them on the first step of their journey to an independent, fulfilling life in the U.S.Expenses $115,186 · revenue $116,650
- Hope House English Language Program (HHELP) - HHELP offers English classes for beginner through intermediate level English language learners. HHELP classes are open to any adult wishing to learn or progress in their English comprehension, reading, and writing skills.Expenses $70,878
- Asylum Seeker Assistance Program (ASAP) - ASAP includes individualized services for asylum seekers including: a walk-in program for any asylum seeker needing assistance accessing and navigating resources in the Greater Portland community; housing placement and ongoing support, an asylum application assistance program and a work permit clinic. ASAP services are focused on eliminating barriers and moving asylum seekers from dependence to independence.Expenses $611,579
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 | Not 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
- 45-4804770
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P84)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,713,888
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,237,438
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,237,438 | $998,892 | $1,713,888 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $818,933 | $777,486 | $1,460,501 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,592,224 | $472,028 | $1,420,507 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Allen Ewing-Merrill | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 45-4804770).
Questions about HOPE ACTS
- What is the EIN of HOPE ACTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE ACTS is 45-4804770.
- Is HOPE ACTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to HOPE ACTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE ACTS 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 ACTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOPE ACTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of HOPE ACTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Martha Stein.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE ACTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,084 (Martha Stein, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HOPE ACTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,237,438, expenses of $998,892 and total assets of $1,713,888 at year end.
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