Nonprofit · EIN 81-0735046
IGNITE HOPE
Tax-exempt · MARIETTA, GA 30064
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $115,154 | $123,004 | -$7,850 | $32,712 | $1,892 | $30,820 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $70,179 | $84,309 | -$14,130 | $37,434 | – | $37,434 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $161,382 | $153,894 | $7,488 | $54,593 | $3,029 | $51,564 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $114,907
- Investment income
- $247
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $34,400
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $37,031
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,905
- Occupancy
- $2,594
- Printing, publications and postage
- $466
- Other expenses
- $79,008
- Program services (functional)
- $92,222
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $37,434
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,712
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,892
- Net assets, end of year
- $30,820
- Cash, savings and investments
- $30,447
- Gross receipts
- $115,154
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqui Jackson | CEO | 40 | $34,400 |
| Diana Johnson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kay Supowood | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Carson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Jackson | Tech Officer | 15 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqui Jackson | CEO | 40 | $34,400 |
| Sandy LeColst Jauregui | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Diana Johnson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Kay Supowood | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Carson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev John Jauregui | COO | 5 | $0 |
| Jeff Jackson | Tech Officer | 15 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqui Jackson | CEO | 40 | $34,400 |
| Sandy LeColst Jauregui | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Diana Johnson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Lavinia Meyers | Committee Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Keith Meyers | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev John Jauregui | COO | 5 | $0 |
| Jeff Jackson | Tech Officer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2879 OBSERVATION PT NW, MARIETTA, GA 30064-1278
- In care of
- % JEFF JACKSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 2879 Observation Point NW, Marietta GA 30064
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Jacqui Jackson, 2879 Observation Point NW, Marietta GA 30064
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jacqui Jackson, CEO
- Phone
- (678) 640-7626
- Website
- www.ignitehope.online
- Return prepared by
- Colette Malone CPA LLC
Mission
Ignite Hopes primary exempt purpose is to support children in crisis and the families and systems that care for them through advocacy, education, and resource coordination. The organization engages with policymakers, community leaders, and faith-based organizations to promote awareness of child welfare issues and to support informed decision-making. Ignite Hope provides training, educational resources, and support services to caregivers, volunteers, and child welfare professionals. It also facilitates collaboration among churches, community organizations, and families involved in foster care, adoption, and kinship care.Since 2016, Ignite Hope has reached over 130,000 individuals through training events, conferences, speaking engagements, and published materials. The organization has provided intensive support services to more than 65 families through its Partners in Prayer program. Ignite Hope operates ongoing programs that include virtual support services for ministry and child welfar
Program accomplishments
- Ignite Hope provides program services through educational events, training sessions, and community-based initiatives that support children in crisis and the individuals and organizations that serve them. The organization conducts training for child welfare professionals, caregivers, and volunteers and participates in conferences, panels, and community events addressing foster care, adoption, and related services.During the reporting year, Ignite Hope served 1,372 individuals, contributing to a cumulative total of 8,122 individuals served over the past ten years. The organization conducted a Back-to-School event serving 105 children and caregivers and coordinated with local government entities, churches, and businesses to provide resources to participating families. Ignite Hope also organized a holiday event for underserved families in Paulding County.The Ignite Hope Chest program distributed essential goods, including clothing, school supplies, and infant care items, to families in need. The organization cultivates partnerships with community groups and participated in collaborative outreach efforts to expand service delivery and improve access to resources for children and families involved in the child welfare system.Expenses $41,500
- Ignite Hope conducts educational and advocacy activities related to child welfare systems and policies. The organization collaborates with policymakers, advocacy groups, and state agencies and has provided input and testimony on legislation affecting children in crisis, including engagement with the Georgia General Assembly.During the reporting year, Ignite Hope participated in initiatives supporting legislation related to family preservation and child welfare and worked with public and private sector partners to promote safe and appropriate placement outcomes for children. The organization further developed the Ignite Hope Chest program into a structured resource distribution system that allows families to access essential goods based on identified needs.Ignite Hope expanded partnerships with churches, schools, and businesses to support volunteer engagement and resource distribution. Its designation as a CarePortal Community Champion enhanced coordination with community partners and increased the organizations capacity to respond to identified needs within the child welfare system.Expenses $27,667
- Ignite Hope provides educational and support resources through digital content, publications, and training programs designed for families and caregivers involved in child welfare. The organization develops and distributes video content, written materials, and training modules addressing foster care, adoption, and parenting children who have experienced trauma.During the reporting year, Ignite Hope distributed publications and devotional materials through multiple platforms, contributing to a cumulative reach of over 130,000 individuals. The organization also conducted educational sessions and trainings in partnership with schools, churches, and community organizations to increase awareness and understanding of child welfare-related issues.Ignite Hope collaborates with public agencies, including child welfare and protective services, and participates in discussions and planning efforts related to recruitment, training, and support of foster and adoptive families. These activities support the organizations ongoing provision of education, resource coordination, and advocacy within the child welfare system.Expenses $23,055
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0735046
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,712
- Income (IRS master file)
- $115,154
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $115,154 | $123,004 | $32,712 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $70,179 | $84,309 | $37,434 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $161,382 | $153,894 | $54,593 | 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-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Jacqui Jackson | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-0735046).
Questions about IGNITE HOPE
- What is the EIN of IGNITE HOPE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IGNITE HOPE is 81-0735046.
- Is IGNITE HOPE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to IGNITE HOPE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IGNITE 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 IGNITE HOPE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did IGNITE HOPE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of IGNITE HOPE?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Jacqui Jackson.
- Who are the officers and directors of IGNITE HOPE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $34,400 (Jacqui Jackson, CEO).
- How much revenue does IGNITE HOPE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $115,154, expenses of $123,004 and total assets of $32,712 at year end.
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