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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2366390

NORTHERN HOPE CENTER

Tax-exempt · FAIRBANKS, AK 99707

Financials

$430K$461K2022$579K$602K2023$781K$704K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHERN HOPE CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$780,859$704,040$76,819$197,650$47,088$150,562
June 30, 2024990$578,750$602,038-$23,288$89,425$15,682$73,743
June 30, 2023990$430,315$460,859-$30,544$120,199$23,168$97,031
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$780,859
of which government grants
$769,022
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$43,617
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$408,712
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$437,306
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$16,634
Occupancy
$69,532
Travel
$617
Program services (functional)
$704,040

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$123,243
Total assets, end of year
$197,650
Total liabilities, end of year
$47,088
Net assets, end of year
$150,562
Net assets with donor restrictions
$150,562
Gross receipts
$780,859
Employees
12
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2013
State of legal domicile
AK

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 / weekCompensation
Karen BlackburnExecutive Director
Trustee or director
86.67$129,396
WILLIAM GADDISCLINICAL DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$100,000
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Karen BlackburnExecutive Director
Trustee or director
40$86,371
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Karen BlackburnExecutive Director
Trustee or director
40$86,371

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 73189, FAIRBANKS, AK 99707-3189
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Karen Blackburn, PO BOX 73189, FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Signed the 990
Karen Blackburn, Executive Director
Phone
(907) 456-4610

Mission

The mission of the Northern Hope Center (NHC) is to provide adults with serious mental illness relief from isolation and stigma. The center provides a member-driven, member-run, comfortable and safe place. NHC promotes empowerment by providing opportunities free from the stress, guilt, shame, and demands of society.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Northern Hope Center's Member Services program provides targeted financial and practical support to help members meet daily needs, reduce crises, and stay engaged in services. The program is designed to remove immediate barriers, allowing members to focus on recovery, housing, and employment. Assistance may include groceries, household items, personal hygiene and cleaning products, partial support for rent, deposits, and past-due utilities, as well as limited help with medical-related costs such as co-pays and pharmacy items. Member Services also supports transportation through taxi vouchers and other rides for medical appointments, job interviews, housing appointments, and essential errands. Laundry tokens, clothing, and limited gift cards for groceries, gas, or essential retail are provided when needed. Support is based on clear criteria and documented need, and staff work with each person to connect this assistance to simple, concrete goals such as keeping appointments, completing applications, or starting a new job.
    Expenses $167,258 · grants $167,258 · revenue $167,258
  • Northern Hope Center operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., offering a safe, structured drop-in environment for adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring challenges. While at the center, members have access to two meals per day (breakfast and lunch), with options to eat onsite or take meals to go. They can use computers, internet, and phones to manage benefits, housing, job search, and telehealth appointments, relax in a comfortable lounge with television and reading materials, and participate in craft and art activities led by staff, volunteers, or members. Food is purchased from local grocery stores, prepared at the center, and supplemented with donations from the Fairbanks Community Food Bank and member contributions. Donated food is either prepared onsite or sent home with members. The center functions as a consistent, stigma-free hub where people can eat, rest, connect with peers, and work on personal goals.
    Expenses $418,813 · grants $418,813 · revenue $418,813
  • Case management and peer support are central to Northern Hope Center's model in FY 2025. The Case Manager and peer staff provide one-to-one assistance to help members navigate complex systems and sustain progress over time. This includes help with identification, Social Security applications, Medicaid and other benefits, housing applications, landlord communication, and tenancy issues. Staff also support members in scheduling and preparing for medical, behavioral health, and court appointments and coordinate with Tribal health organizations, community mental health providers, shelters, and justice partners. Basic budgeting, planning, and problem-solving skills are incorporated into this work, enabling members to strengthen their daily stability. Staff maintain regular contact, track progress, and adjust plans as needs change, which allows members to make measurable gains in housing, benefits, and treatment engagement.
    Expenses $22,956 · grants $22,956 · revenue $22,956
  • During FY 2025, the Northern Hope Center will also expand and strengthen its services to better meet member needs. Peer crisis and stabilization activities offer de-escalation, safety planning, and warm handoffs as alternatives to unnecessary emergency room or jail involvement. Supported employment services help members and transition-age youth create resumes, conduct job searches, complete applications, prepare for interviews, and receive on-the-job support. At the same time, staff foster relationships with local employers. Housing navigation and tenancy support are organized to increase placements and housing stability. The Center is also extending developmentally appropriate peer support and skill-building to youth and young adults experiencing behavioral health, housing, or income instability. Together, these activities align Member Services, drop-in supports, case management, and program expansions into a coordinated, member-centered system that promotes quality of life, stability, and long-term outcomes.
    Expenses $95,013 · grants $95,013 · revenue $95,013

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
47-2366390
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
2015
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$197,650
Income (IRS master file)
$780,859

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$780,859$704,040$197,650XML
990June 2024$578,750$602,038$89,425XML
990June 2023$430,315$460,859$120,199XML
990June 2022$460,686$468,252$151,267IRS
990June 2021$614,255$479,114$159,014IRS

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 47-2366390).

Questions about NORTHERN HOPE CENTER

What is the EIN of NORTHERN HOPE CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN HOPE CENTER is 47-2366390.
Is NORTHERN HOPE CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to NORTHERN HOPE CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTHERN HOPE CENTER 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 NORTHERN HOPE CENTER 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 NORTHERN HOPE CENTER 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 NORTHERN HOPE CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Karen Blackburn.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN HOPE CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 2 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,396 (Karen Blackburn, Executive Director).
How much revenue does NORTHERN HOPE CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $780,859, expenses of $704,040 and total assets of $197,650 at year end.

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