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Nonprofit · EIN 63-1275738

CENTER OF HOPE

Tax-exempt · ANNISTON, AL 36202

Financials

$4.7M$4.3M2023$5.6M$5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CENTER OF HOPE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$5,633,712$4,980,868$652,844$10,267,040$138,720$10,128,320
July 31, 2024990$4,696,428$4,321,234$375,194$9,596,653$121,177$9,475,476
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,339,908
Program service revenue
$1,293,804
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$184,600
Other salaries and wages
$1,093,782
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,374,723
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,362
Occupancy
$849,805
Travel
$59,054
Depreciation
$333,664
Program services (functional)
$4,980,868

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,596,653
Total assets, end of year
$10,267,040
Total liabilities, end of year
$138,720
Net assets, end of year
$10,128,320
Land, buildings and equipment
$8,629,863
Net assets without donor restrictions
$10,128,320
Gross receipts
$5,633,712
Employees
50
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
AL

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHAWN DANFORDOPERATION DIR
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$0
NICHOLAS B BURNSSCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$0
SHERRELL SEARSOPERATIONS DIRECTOR THRIFT
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$0
GARRY BURNSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
65$0
MACK HUCKABYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NICHOLAS B BURNSSCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
Trustee or director, Key employee
0$0
SHAWN DANFORDOPERATION DIR
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$0
SHERRELL SEARSOPERATIONS DIRECTOR THRIFT
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$0
GARRY BURNSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
65$0
MACK HUCKABYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2687, ANNISTON, AL 36202-2687
In care of
% GARRY BURNS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GARRY BURNS, 3000 BYNUM LEATHERWOOD RD, ANNISTON, AL 36201
Signed the 990
GARRY BURNS, DIRECTOR
Phone
(256) 236-9716
Return prepared by
Jeff Owens & Associates Inc

Mission

Aid those in recovery from substance abuse by providing food,clothing,and housing. Counselors provide emotional and spiritual support. Organization operates a thrift store as the primary source of funds to provide these services. Also administer a K-12 school.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Operate a warehouse and thrift store as the primary source of funds to provide Christian counseling services.
    Expenses $4,223,687 · revenue $4,339,908
  • Operate a private education academy for grades K-12.
    Expenses $579,811 · revenue $1,039,058
  • Provide aid in Tanzania Africa to include support for misssions and various water projects.
    Expenses $177,370 · revenue $254,746

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
63-1275738
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
2004
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,267,040
Income (IRS master file)
$5,633,712

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$5,633,712$4,980,868$10,267,040XML
990July 2024$4,696,428$4,321,234$9,596,653XML
990July 2023$4,957,765$3,470,794$9,143,682IRS
990July 2022–––IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 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 63-1275738).

Questions about CENTER OF HOPE

What is the EIN of CENTER OF HOPE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER OF HOPE is 63-1275738.
Is CENTER OF HOPE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to CENTER OF HOPE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CENTER OF HOPE 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 CENTER OF HOPE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CENTER OF HOPE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CENTER OF HOPE?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names GARRY BURNS.
Who are the officers and directors of CENTER OF HOPE?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CENTER OF HOPE have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,633,712, expenses of $4,980,868 and total assets of $10,267,040 at year end.

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