Nonprofit · EIN 82-3221120
HOPE IN THE HILLS INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · HUNTINGTON, WV 25704
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,173,395 | $3,328,356 | $1,845,039 | $2,473,266 | $13,575 | $2,459,691 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,125,090 | $1,579,475 | -$454,385 | $614,989 | $337 | $614,652 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,468,226 | $1,057,188 | $411,038 | $1,069,677 | $640 | $1,069,037 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $53,991
- Program service revenue
- $5,029,165
- Investment income
- $90,239
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $783,032
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $23,962
- Other salaries and wages
- $892
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $27,304
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,525
- Occupancy
- $65,000
- Travel
- $2,528
- Program services (functional)
- $3,237,705
- Management and general (functional)
- $90,651
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $614,989
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,473,266
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,575
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,459,691
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,753
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,459,691
- Gross receipts
- $5,173,395
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- WV
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald L Terry | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $23,962 |
| Dave Lavender | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Charles Gilkerson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Ian Thornton | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Quincy G McMichael | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tracey Levine | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Thom Boggs | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Lavender | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Charles Gilkerson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Ian Thonrton | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Quincy G McMichael | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tracey Levine | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Thom Boggs | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Lavender | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Charles Gilkerson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Ian Thonrton | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Quincy G McMichael | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tracey Levine | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Thom Boggs | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 9064, HUNTINGTON, WV 25704-0064
- In care of
- % SAMUEL SARCONE
- Signed the 990
- David Lavender, President
- Phone
- (304) 932-2635
- Website
- WWW.HEALINGAPPALACHIA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Virgin Consulting LLC
Mission
Our mission is to end addiction in Appalachia through events that support substance abuse prevention and recovery programs.
Program accomplishments
- Healing Appalachia is a flagship initiative of Hope in the Hills and one of the nations largest recovery-focused music festivals, bringing together tens of thousands of people each year to celebrate recovery, reduce stigma, and support real solutions to the addiction and mental health crisis. Set in the heart of Appalachia, the festival harnesses the power of music to create connection, inspire hope, and elevate the voices of those impacted by substance use disorder. More than a music event, Healing Appalachia is a platform for impact. Through its on-site Resource Village, national partnerships, and initiatives like large-scale naloxone distribution, the festival connects individuals and families to life-saving resources and recovery support services. Proceeds from the festival are reinvested by Hope in the Hills into long-term recovery programs, workforce development, music therapy, and recovery housing scholarships across the region. Healing Appalachia is where music meets missiontransforming awareness into action and building a stronger, more connected recovery community.Expenses $3,212,233 · grants $757,560 · revenue $5,062,837
- Recovery Housing Scholarship Program - Hope in the Hills Recovery Housing Scholarship Program expands access to safe, stable, and supportive living environments for individuals committed to long-term recovery. By removing financial barriers, the program provides scholarships that help cover the cost of quality recovery housing, allowing individuals to focus on rebuilding their lives without the immediate pressure of housing instability. Rooted in evidence-based recovery principles, the program prioritizes placements in structured, peer-supported environments that promote accountability, connection, and personal growth.Expenses $25,472 · grants $25,472 · revenue $20,318
- ReStage Appalachia - ReStage Appalachia is a recovery-to-workforce initiative led by Hope in the Hills that creates real pathways to employment for individuals rebuilding their lives. Through hands-on training in live event production and technical trades, participants gain industry-recognized skills, certifications, and direct connections to employment opportunities. The program is rooted in the belief that recovery is strengthened through purpose, structure, and community
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3221120
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,473,266
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,173,395
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,173,395 | $3,328,356 | $2,473,266 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,125,090 | $1,579,475 | $614,989 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,468,226 | $1,057,188 | $1,069,677 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $963,825 | $415,077 | $658,312 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 82-3221120).
Questions about HOPE IN THE HILLS INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of HOPE IN THE HILLS INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE IN THE HILLS INCORPORATED is 82-3221120.
- Is HOPE IN THE HILLS INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to HOPE IN THE HILLS INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE IN THE HILLS INCORPORATED 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 IN THE HILLS INCORPORATED 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 HOPE IN THE HILLS INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE IN THE HILLS INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $23,962 (Donald L Terry, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does HOPE IN THE HILLS INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,173,395, expenses of $3,328,356 and total assets of $2,473,266 at year end.
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