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Nonprofit · EIN 62-1659831

HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY INC

Also known as DR ROY MERCY DENTAL CLINIC

Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406

Financials

$525K$647K2023$749K$628K2024$628K$554K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
January 31, 2026990$628,213$554,198$74,015$531,953$52,158$479,795
January 31, 2025990$748,852$628,320$120,532$559,426$153,646$405,780
January 31, 2024990$525,054$646,751-$121,697$361,824$76,576$285,248
Financial details: 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$613,803
Program service revenue
$4,410
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$10,000

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$62,083
Other salaries and wages
$161,007
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$239,987
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$27,094
Occupancy
$63,656
Travel
$250
Depreciation
$31,577
Program services (functional)
$258,289
Management and general (functional)
$295,909

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$559,426
Total assets, end of year
$531,953
Total liabilities, end of year
$52,158
Net assets, end of year
$479,795
Land, buildings and equipment
$413,043
Net assets without donor restrictions
$474,795
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,000
Gross receipts
$628,213
Employees
6
Volunteers
387
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
TN

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 January 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANTHONY WATKINSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$62,083
CHARLES ADAMSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
COLLIN ROGERSVICE CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
WINNIE PARISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MATTHEW JEFFREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JEREMY MASONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DR JOYCE HARDWAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JAMES FIELDSCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended January 31, 2025: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANTHONY WATKINSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$70,000
CHARLES ADAMSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BEVERLY JERMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DAVID C HOFFECKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MATTHEW JEFFREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JEREMY MASONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DR CANDIE RICHARDSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DR JOYCE HARDWAYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JAMES FIELDSCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended January 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANTHONY WATKINSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$69,958
CHARLES ADAMSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BEVERLY JERMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DAVID C HOFFECKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MATTHEW JEFFREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JEREMY MASONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DR CANDIE RICHARDSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DR JOYCE HARDWAYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JAMES FIELDSBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1800 ROANOKE AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406-2853
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ANTHONY WATKINS, 1800 ROANOKE AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406
Signed the 990
ANTHONY WATKINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(423) 698-4733
Return prepared by
HENDERSON HUTCHERSON & MCCULLOUGH PLLC

Mission

HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY IS A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION WHICH PARTNERS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND OTHER LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING HOPE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO TARGETED COMMUNITIES BY OFFERING CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

990 for the year ended January 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • URBAN MINISTRY TEAMS EXPOSE MEMBERS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, JUSTICE ISSUES, RACIAL RECONCILIATION AND EVANGELISM, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, HOLIDAY PROGRAMS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL INCUBATION.
    Expenses $258,289 · revenue $14,410

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 January, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025January 31, 2026June 15, 2026990 on file
2024January 31, 2025June 16, 2025990 on file
2023January 31, 2024June 17, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
62-1659831
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1997
Accounting year ends
January
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$531,953
Income (IRS master file)
$628,213

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990January 2026$628,213$554,198$531,953XML
990-TJanuary 2026–––IRS
990January 2025$748,852$628,320$559,426XML
990-TJanuary 2025–––IRS
990January 2024$525,054$646,751$361,824XML
990-TJanuary 2024–––IRS
990January 2023–––IRS
990-TJanuary 2023–––IRS
990January 2022$734,611$593,026$398,681IRS
990-TJanuary 2022–––IRS
990January 2021–––IRS
990-TJanuary 2021–––IRS
990January 2020–––IRS
990January 2019–––IRS
990January 2018–––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 62-1659831).

Questions about HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY INC

What is the EIN of HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY INC is 62-1659831.
Is HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY 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 FOR THE INNER CITY INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending January 31, 2027) is due June 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended January 2026.
Who is the principal officer of HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY INC?
The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 names ANTHONY WATKINS.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY INC?
The 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $62,083 (ANTHONY WATKINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended January 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $628,213, expenses of $554,198 and total assets of $531,953 at year end.

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