Nonprofit · EIN 46-1626500
HOPE 4 YOUTH
Tax-exempt · ANOKA, MN 55303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,526,376 | $2,886,067 | $2,640,309 | $5,780,421 | $55,013 | $5,725,408 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,617,750 | $2,298,462 | $319,288 | $3,144,262 | $57,238 | $3,087,024 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,892,059 | $1,791,191 | $100,868 | $2,843,687 | $87,869 | $2,755,818 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,151,634
- of which government grants
- $3,217,054
- Program service revenue
- $164,669
- Investment income
- $34,387
- Net income from fundraising events
- $175,686
- Other revenue
- $175,686
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $965,923
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $158,177
- Other salaries and wages
- $804,840
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,282,192
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $25,878
- Occupancy
- $102,446
- Travel
- $5,800
- Depreciation
- $61,455
- Program services (functional)
- $2,475,546
- Management and general (functional)
- $170,427
- Fundraising (functional)
- $240,094
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,144,262
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,780,421
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $55,013
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,725,408
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,939,249
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,310
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,722,691
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,717
- Gross receipts
- $5,674,234
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 209
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaChelle Williams | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $151,475 | $5,633 |
| Julie Cole | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Krista Benjamin | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Lyght | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Barnum | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna VonRueden | Past Board Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Moore | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Chen | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sue Woodard | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Nash | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Phillips | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Slag | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Wise | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Liz Cook | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawn Beatty | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bri Clarin | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Brad Konik until Sept 2025 | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaChelle Williams | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $142,864 | $2,650 |
| Anna VonRueden | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Cole | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Phillips | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Barnum | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sue Woodard | Past Chair Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Nash | Past Board Chair Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Chen | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Wise | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Krista Benjamin | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Konik | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Slag | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Moore | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Liz Cook | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| James J Lyght | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaChelle Williams | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $141,871 | $1,602 |
| Stephen Nash | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna VonRueden | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Barnum | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Slag | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Chen | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Konik | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Phillips | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Cole | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Wise | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Krista Benjamin | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sue Woodard | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Spears | Previous Board Chair Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| Liz Cook | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| James J Lyght | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2665 4TH AVE STE 40, ANOKA, MN 55303-2098
- In care of
- % BROOKE LIMANEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LaChelle Williams, PO Box 48010, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
- Signed the 990
- LaChelle Williams, Executive Director
- Phone
- (763) 323-2066
- Website
- HOPE4YOUTHMN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Abdo LLP
Mission
To provide pathways to end youth homelessness.
Program accomplishments
- HOPE 4 Youth Center: The Center serves as the primary access point for youth experiencing homelessness, offering crisis intervention, basic needs support, and case management that connects youth to housing, education, and employment resources. In 2025, the Center served 878 youth, with 85% engaged in case management. Through a partnership with Hope for the Community, youth received 33,768 pounds of food valued at $168,839.In 2025, HOPE 4 Youth strengthened its housing stability and youth-engagement efforts by providing more than $119,000 in short-term rental assistance through FHPAP, Aid to Counties, and MN Housing Support, while also helping 19 newly housed youth obtain essential household items through Bridging. The Youth Advisory Council took off with six youth participating in monthly meetings, helping shape program improvements and building leadership skills while receiving modest stipends supported by the Youth Intervention Program grant. Additionally, HOPE 4 Youth used one-time state funding to purchase a new facility that will expand program capacity and enhance collaboration with 204 Program Partners, with an anticipated opening in early 2027.Expenses $1,832,923 · grants $846,816
- HOPE Place: Our transitional housing program provides up to two years of stable housing for 12 youth, each in a fully equipped studio apartment. Residents receive on-site case management, education support, and employment services, along with community building programming.Expenses $595,514 · grants $119,107 · revenue $164,669
- Outreach & Prevention: HOPE 4 Youth identifies unstably housed youth through Center interactions and school-based outreach. The Youth Navigator Program partners with local school districts to stabilize students experiencing homelessness and improve educational outcomes. In 2025, the Youth Navigator Program worked with 21 schools and supported 76 enrolled youth.Expenses $47,109
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
- 46-1626500
- 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)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,780,421
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,674,234
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,526,376 | $2,886,067 | $5,780,421 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,617,750 | $2,298,462 | $3,144,262 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,892,059 | $1,791,191 | $2,843,687 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,735,387 | $1,687,816 | $2,738,312 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | 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 46-1626500).
Questions about HOPE 4 YOUTH
- What is the EIN of HOPE 4 YOUTH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE 4 YOUTH is 46-1626500.
- Is HOPE 4 YOUTH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to HOPE 4 YOUTH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE 4 YOUTH 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 4 YOUTH 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 HOPE 4 YOUTH 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 HOPE 4 YOUTH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LaChelle Williams.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE 4 YOUTH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,475 (LaChelle Williams, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HOPE 4 YOUTH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,526,376, expenses of $2,886,067 and total assets of $5,780,421 at year end.
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