Nonprofit · EIN 57-0752150
HOPE IN LANCASTER INC
Tax-exempt · LANCASTER, SC 29720
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,184,345 | $1,280,609 | -$96,264 | $943,857 | $20,610 | $923,247 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,647,464 | $1,418,137 | $229,327 | $1,025,346 | $5,835 | $1,019,511 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,178,322
- of which government grants
- $7,750
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6,023
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $212,512
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $231,459
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,682
- Occupancy
- $10,247
- Travel
- $5,173
- Program services (functional)
- $1,147,161
- Management and general (functional)
- $105,352
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,096
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,025,346
- Total assets, end of year
- $943,857
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,610
- Net assets, end of year
- $923,247
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,250
- Publicly traded securities
- $410,582
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $736,430
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $186,817
- Gross receipts
- $1,184,345
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 419
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verta Looper | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Susan Jordan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Dr Crystal Maxwell | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jackie Harris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Brasington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Zora Smith-Denson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donna Ortega | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Athena Ciulla | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Clancy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NaKisha Procope | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Donofrio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melanie Outlaw | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Lever | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Grace Lewis | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Lewis | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $57,346 | $3,441 |
| Verta Looper | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Jordan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Crystal Maxwell | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jackie Harris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Brasington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zora Smith-Denson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Ortega | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Athena Ciulla | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Clancy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NaKisha Procope | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Donofrio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie Outlaw | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Lever | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2008 PAGELAND HWY, LANCASTER, SC 29720-7608
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Grace M Lewis
- Signed the 990
- Grace M Lewis, Executive Dir.
- Website
- www.hopeinlancaster.org
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
HOPE in Lancaster's mission is to provide support and education that will promote food security and a path to economic mobility.
Program accomplishments
- Short-term AssistanceProvides short-term emergency assistance to those in crisis. The primary items provided to families in need are: rent and utility assistance, as well as referrals to partner agencies.Bounce Back ProgramProvides up to 6 months assistance to qualified clients, including financial assistance, financial mentoring, job seeking assistance, and nutritious food counseling and food from the pantry.Fresh & Healthy Food InitiativeProvides food from a selection process to our short-term assistance clients. Provides a staple food option to qualified Seniors. Provides Farmer's Market Voucher to clients in all programs opening up nutritious options for them with our local farmers.Fresh & Healthy Food Initiative: Teaching Kitchen Provides cooking and nutrition education that nurtures skills in food selection and preparation. Provides innovative, theory-based, cost-effective solutions to chronic food and nutrition problems impacting individuals and families. We have introduced a fee for the community classes and the partnership classes.Expenses $1,147,161
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
- 57-0752150
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P60Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $943,857
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,184,345
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,184,345 | $1,280,609 | $943,857 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,647,464 | $1,418,137 | $1,025,346 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,507,588 | $1,565,557 | $764,396 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 57-0752150).
Questions about HOPE IN LANCASTER INC
- What is the EIN of HOPE IN LANCASTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE IN LANCASTER INC is 57-0752150.
- Is HOPE IN LANCASTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to HOPE IN LANCASTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE IN LANCASTER 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 IN LANCASTER INC 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 IN LANCASTER INC 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 IN LANCASTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Grace M Lewis.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE IN LANCASTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HOPE IN LANCASTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,184,345, expenses of $1,280,609 and total assets of $943,857 at year end.
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