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Nonprofit · EIN 76-0519238

HOPE STONE INC

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77005

Financials

$352K$350K2023$347K$337K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPE STONE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$346,607$337,489$9,118$258,775$96,306$162,469
May 31, 2024990$351,828$350,352$1,476$186,036$32,585$153,451
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$328,792
of which government grants
$16,500
Program service revenue
$17,815
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$72,500
Other salaries and wages
$167,572
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$288,856
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,210
Depreciation
$857
Program services (functional)
$254,824
Management and general (functional)
$74,356
Fundraising (functional)
$8,309

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$186,036
Total assets, end of year
$258,775
Total liabilities, end of year
$96,306
Net assets, end of year
$162,469
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,286
Net assets without donor restrictions
$162,469
Gross receipts
$346,607
Employees
49
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1997
State of legal domicile
TX

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jane WeinerFounder & President
Trustee or director, Officer
40$71,458
Jessica HendersonChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Tasmina LakhaniVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Paige KutschallSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Alex SoaresTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Lauren AndersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Erika AlvarezDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Paola Alvarez-MaloDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kyle KubinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Shannon MannDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Emily WeinsteinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jane WeinerFounder & President
Trustee or director, Officer
40$70,000
Douglas NewmanChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Jessica HendersonVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Erika AlvarezSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Lisa ShorbTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Lauren AndersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Matt HarrisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Brad ThienDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kyle KubinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Shannon MannDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Emily WeinsteinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Tasmina LakhaniDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Alex SoaresDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2726 BISSONNET ST STE 240 PMB 513, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1352
In care of
% JANE E WEINER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jane Weiner, 2726 Bissonnet Ste 240-513, Houston, TX 770051352
Signed the 990
Jane Weiner, President
Phone
(713) 526-1907
Return prepared by
Durio & Korpal PC

Mission

Hope Stone, Inc. unlocks the innate creativity of young people and adults through our outreach programs with a vision of art for all.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Hope Project, a mindful arts education outreach program of Hope Stone, provides art classes taught by professional artists in schools & community facilities. In 2024-25, more than 900 students (98% economically disadvantaged) participated in music, theater, dance, photography, digital design,fashion design, sewing, & creative emotional intelligence. The program also partnered with adult facilities, extending creative opportunities across generations. Many children in Houston experience both economic poverty & a poverty of experience; The Hope Project offers access to creativity, confidence, and self-discovery. During 2024-25, Hope Stone transitioned to focus solely on arts education following the closure of its professional dance company in 2023.
    Expenses $254,824 · revenue $17,815

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
76-0519238
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
1997
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$258,775
Income (IRS master file)
$346,607

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025–––IRS
990May 2024–––IRS
990May 2023$345,694$345,043$191,557IRS
990May 2022$282,278$281,073$196,554IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS
990May 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about HOPE STONE INC

What is the EIN of HOPE STONE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE STONE INC is 76-0519238.
Is HOPE STONE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to HOPE STONE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPE STONE 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 STONE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOPE STONE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HOPE STONE INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Jane Weiner.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPE STONE INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,458 (Jane Weiner, Founder & President).
How much revenue does HOPE STONE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $346,607, expenses of $337,489 and total assets of $258,775 at year end.

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