Nonprofit · EIN 80-0428143
HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · PHOENIX, AZ 85060
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $154,548 | $148,781 | $5,767 | $15,487 | $5,471 | $10,016 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $199,482 | $213,357 | -$13,875 | $15,930 | $11,681 | $4,249 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $154,765
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$217
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $117,222
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $19,296
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $19,296
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $5,548
- Printing, publications and postage
- $164
- Other expenses
- $6,551
- Program services (functional)
- $117,222
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,930
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,487
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,471
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,016
- Cash, savings and investments
- $15,487
- Gross receipts
- $155,003
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SURAFEL GEBRETSADIK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $19,296 |
| GEORGE CUSHMAN | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| TOMMY LYONS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY CUSHMAN | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 |
| FEVEN SURAFEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DIRK VANDEVENTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SURAFEL GEBRETSADIK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 17.5 | $18,000 |
| GEORGE CUSHMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| TOMMY LYONS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| NANCY CUSHMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| TRACY LYONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| FEVEN SURAFEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DIRK VANDEVENTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 80464, PHOENIX, AZ 85060-0464
- In care of
- % SURAFEL GEBRETZADIK
- Signed the 990-EZ
- SURAFEL GEBRETSADIK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (602) 487-9810
- Website
- WWW.HOPE4HOPELESS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HOUSING AND EDUCATION TO STREET CHILDREN IN ETHIOPIA THRROUGH GROUP HOMES AND BOARDING SCHOOL TO PROVIDE TRANSITION INTO FOSTER FAMILIES, PROVIDING AID TO FOSTER FAMILIES AND CONTINUED SUPPORT THROUGH VOCATIONAL TRAINING.
Program accomplishments
- WE PROVIDE ABANDONED AND ORPHANED CHILDREN SUPPORT FOR HOUSING AND FOOD THROUGH GROUP HOMES AND FOSTER FAMILIES. AS CHILD IS ABLE, RETURN THEM TO SCHOOL, NURTURE THEIR SPIRITUAL FORMATION, PROVIDE A STABLE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THEM TO HEAL AND GROW. THE NEEDS OF EACH CHILD DICTATE WHAT SERVICES WE PROVIDE. IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN A FEEDING PROGRAM IN DEBRE BIRHAN. WE FEED ABANDONED AND ORPHANED REFUGEE CHILDREN IN DEBRE BIRHAN TWICE A DAY.Expenses $117,222 · grants $117,222
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 80-0428143
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,487
- Income (IRS master file)
- $155,003
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2017
- Posted by the IRS
- February 12, 2018
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2017
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $154,548 | $148,781 | $15,487 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $199,482 | $213,357 | $15,930 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 80-0428143).
Questions about HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS
- What is the EIN of HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS is 80-0428143.
- Is HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2017.
- Are donations to HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS 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 HOPELESS 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 FOR THE HOPELESS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $19,296 (SURAFEL GEBRETSADIK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $154,548, expenses of $148,781 and total assets of $15,487 at year end.
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