Nonprofit · EIN 85-0922929
HOPEFOR LEARNING
Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, VA 23220
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $98,045 | $52,849 | $45,196 | $105,440 | – | $105,440 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $70,286 | $43,129 | $27,157 | $60,244 | – | $60,244 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $76,569
- Net income from fundraising events
- $21,476
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $12,300
- Printing, publications and postage
- $916
- Other expenses
- $39,633
- Program services (functional)
- $8,333
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $60,244
- Total assets, end of year
- $105,440
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $105,440
- Cash, savings and investments
- $105,440
- Gross receipts
- $98,045
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Caple | Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Caple | Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1422 BROOK RD, RICHMOND, VA 23220-2306
- In care of
- % CHARLES CAPLE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 10301 Hull St Rd Suite 3, Midlothian VA 23112
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Charles Caple, 12406 Bay Landing Ct, Midlothian VA 23112
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Charles Caple, Executive Director
- Website
- https://hopeforlearning.org
Mission
HopeFor Learning provided over 5,000 books school supplies and weekend meals to underserved children in Title 1 schools. We partnered with Communities in Schools and FeedMore to stock food and clothing pantries and expanded mentoring and literacy programs to support students academic and personal growth. Primary Exempt Purpose Our mission is to advance educational equity and alleviate childhood hunger by providing literacy support mentoring and essential resources to underserved students in Richmond Henrico and Chesterfield Title 1 schools.
Program accomplishments
- 1. Resource 180 Objective: Provide critical resources to students and families in need. Accomplishments: We supplied over 10,000 books school supplies clothing and hygiene products to underserved children across Richmond Henrico and Chesterfield. We partnered with Communities in Schools to stock food and clothing pantries in Title 1 schools and provided case management for families facing hardship. This program directly impacted hundreds of families ensuring students have the essentials to thrive academically and personally.
- 2. From Hunger to Hope Objective: Combat childhood food insecurity by ensuring students have access to nutritious meals. Accomplishments: In partnership with FeedMore we distributed thousands of weekend meal bags to students facing food insecurity. We stocked school pantries with non-perishable foods and worked with family advocates to identify at-risk students. Through these efforts hundreds of children received consistent access to meals reducing hunger-related learning disruptions and supporting overall well-being.
- 3. Grade Level Reading Project Objective: Support K-5 students in achieving grade-level reading proficiency. Accomplishments: Volunteers engaged students through lunch buddy programs small reading groups and one-on-one literacy case studies. We provided diverse reading materials that promote self-esteem diversity and inclusion. Working with school family advocates and Communities in Schools we integrated literacy support into school curricula to enhance student success. This initiative benefited hundreds of children fostering a love for reading and helping students maintain or improve their reading skills throughout the academic year and beyond.
- Uplift Initiative -an early grade mentoring and support program developed by HopeFor Learning to serve children in Title 1 elementary schools across Metro Richmond. The initiative focuses on students in their formative years providing consistent mentorship that strengthens academic confidence emotional development and positive social behavior. Through partnerships with school counselors social workers and site coordinators students are identified who would benefit from additional support due to economic hardship food insecurity or other barriers that can affect learning. Trained mentors meet regularly with students to build trust provide encouragement and reinforce positive habits that support success in school and life. In addition to mentoring the program connects children and families to essential resources such as food clothing school supplies and other basic needs through HopeFor Learnings support network. By addressing both academic and personal barriers early tExpenses $8,333 · grants $15,000
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-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-0922929
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $105,440
- Income (IRS master file)
- $98,045
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $98,045 | $52,849 | $105,440 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $70,286 | $43,129 | $60,244 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Charles Caple | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Charles Caple | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Charles Caple | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 85-0922929).
Questions about HOPEFOR LEARNING
- What is the EIN of HOPEFOR LEARNING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPEFOR LEARNING is 85-0922929.
- Is HOPEFOR LEARNING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to HOPEFOR LEARNING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPEFOR LEARNING 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 HOPEFOR LEARNING 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 HOPEFOR LEARNING 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 HOPEFOR LEARNING?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Charles Caple.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPEFOR LEARNING?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HOPEFOR LEARNING have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $98,045, expenses of $52,849 and total assets of $105,440 at year end.
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