Nonprofit · EIN 47-2899914
BOOK FOR HOPE INC
Tax-exempt · PADUCAH, KY 42003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $250,355 | $332,569 | -$82,214 | $396,629 | $1,838 | $394,791 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $250,788 | $246,303 | $4,485 | $478,843 | $1,838 | $477,005 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $263,568 | $129,617 | $133,951 | $472,506 | $0 | $472,506 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $85,386
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $270
- Net income from fundraising events
- $164,699
- Other revenue
- $164,699
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $233,731
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $58,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $62,437
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,105
- Occupancy
- $886
- Travel
- $92
- Program services (functional)
- $332,569
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $478,843
- Total assets, end of year
- $396,629
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,838
- Net assets, end of year
- $394,791
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,821
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $394,791
- Gross receipts
- $328,339
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAYLON HAYDEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $58,000 |
| CRYSTAL BALLARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOSH GRAY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARK ERIC HAYDEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TRISH ESTES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EARL DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COREY HOWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH HICKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAYLON HAYDEN | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $58,000 |
| CRYSTAL BALLARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOSH GRAY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARK ERIC HAYDEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TRISH ESTES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EARL DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COREY HOWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAYLON HAYDEN | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL BALLARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOSH GRAY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARK ERIC HAYDEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MISTY REYNOLDS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EARL DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMANDA MASSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELSEY OLIVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 22 BARRINGTON CIR, PADUCAH, KY 42003-8895
- In care of
- % GAYLON HAYDEN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 22 Barrington Circle, Paducah KY 42003
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GAYLON HAYDEN, 22 BARRINGTON CIRCLE, PADUCAH, KY 42003
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Gaylon Hayden, 22 Barrington Circle, Paducah KY 42003
- Signed the 990
- GAYLON HAYDEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (270) 554-7528
- Website
- BOOKFORHOPE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WILLIAMS WILLIAMS & LENTZ LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF BOOK FOR HOPE, INC. IS TO RAISE CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS, FINANCIALLY ASSIST FAMILIES IN KENTUCKY, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, AND NORTHERN TENNESSEE WITH A CHILD ACTIVELY IN CANCER TREATMENT AND TO DONATE TO CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH A CHILD ACTIVELY UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT. RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT CHILDHOOD CANCER AND CONTRIBUTING TOWARDS CRITICAL CANCER RESEARCH.Expenses $332,569 · grants $233,731
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
- 47-2899914
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $396,629
- Income (IRS master file)
- $328,339
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $250,355 | $332,569 | $396,629 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $250,788 | $246,303 | $478,843 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $263,568 | $129,617 | $472,506 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $296,642 | $115,816 | $338,544 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Gaylon Hayden | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 47-2899914).
Questions about BOOK FOR HOPE INC
- What is the EIN of BOOK FOR HOPE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BOOK FOR HOPE INC is 47-2899914.
- Is BOOK FOR HOPE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to BOOK FOR HOPE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BOOK FOR 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 BOOK FOR 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 BOOK FOR 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 BOOK FOR HOPE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GAYLON HAYDEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BOOK FOR HOPE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $58,000 (GAYLON HAYDEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BOOK FOR HOPE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $250,355, expenses of $332,569 and total assets of $396,629 at year end.
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