Nonprofit · EIN 85-2693293
HOPE IS EVERYTHING INC
Also known as HOPE IS EVERYTHING
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTESVLE, VA 22902
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $54,573 | $89,086 | -$34,513 | $31,634 | – | $31,634 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $87,989 | $79,754 | $8,235 | $66,826 | $29 | $66,797 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $57,112 | $49,383 | $7,729 | $58,362 | $450 | $57,912 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $54,406
- Net income from fundraising events
- $167
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $42,095
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $27,886
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $30,019
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,429
- Occupancy
- $4,788
- Printing, publications and postage
- $325
- Other expenses
- $8,430
- Program services (functional)
- $42,242
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $66,826
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,634
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $31,634
- Cash, savings and investments
- $31,634
- Gross receipts
- $62,111
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH VARAKSA | EX DIR & EX- | 20 | $24,631 |
| LAURA WOODWORTH | CFO JAN-AUG | 5 | $3,255 |
| JOSHUA GRIZZLE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN CARLSON | VICE-PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER KARLS | SECRETARY/TR | 1 | $0 |
| ANN DEJONG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RUSSELL MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Varaksa | Executive director, ex officio member, Board of Directors | 15 | $25,658 |
| Laura Woodworth | CFO, Secretary of Board of Directors | 1.5 | $3,008 |
| Joshua Grizzle | President, Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Joan Carlson | Vice-President, Board of Directors | 0.5 | $0 |
| Christopher Karls | Treasurer, Board of Directors | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Varaksa | CEO, ex officio member, Board of Directors | 15 | $24,156 |
| Laura Woodworth | CFO | 1.5 | $2,045 |
| John Harding | President, Board of Directors | 0.5 | $0 |
| Christopher Karls | Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Directors | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 240 W MAIN ST STE 100 PMB CW138, CHARLOTTESVLE, VA 22902-5009
- In care of
- % JOSEPH VARAKSA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 2720 Huntington Rd, Charlottesville VA 22901
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- JOSEPH J VARAKSA, 2720 Huntington Rd, Charlottesville VA 22901
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JOSHUA GRIZZLE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (434) 981-7876
- Website
- HOPECVILLE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JONES & COMPANY CPA LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE HOPE TO THOSE WHO FIND THEMSELVES AFFECTED BY THE JUDICIAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEMS. BY USING THE BEST MEANS AVAILABLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDING A VISION OF HOPE, WE WANT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS IN THE MIDST OF DESPAIR AND UNCERTAINTY KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED HOPE TO 12 PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM BY PAYING HOUSING COSTS, PURCHASING BUNKBEDS AND BEDDING FOR A GROUP FOSTER HOME, PAYING FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS FOR A FAMILY AFFECTED BY THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM, BUYING CLOTHING FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE, PROVIDING 100 DUFFELS WITH INFANT SUPPLIES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN, AND GIVING HOLIDAY PRESENTS TO 250 FOSTER CHILDREN.Expenses $42,242 · grants $42,095
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
- 85-2693293
- 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)
- Public and societal benefit (W19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $31,634
- Income (IRS master file)
- $62,111
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $54,573 | $89,086 | $31,634 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $87,989 | $79,754 | $66,826 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $57,112 | $49,383 | $58,362 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: JOSEPH J VARAKSA | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Joseph Varaksa | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 85-2693293).
Questions about HOPE IS EVERYTHING INC
- What is the EIN of HOPE IS EVERYTHING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE IS EVERYTHING INC is 85-2693293.
- Is HOPE IS EVERYTHING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to HOPE IS EVERYTHING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE IS EVERYTHING 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 IS EVERYTHING INC 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 IS EVERYTHING INC 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 HOPE IS EVERYTHING INC?
- The 990-N for 2022 names JOSEPH J VARAKSA.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE IS EVERYTHING INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,631 (JOSEPH VARAKSA, EX DIR & EX-).
- How much revenue does HOPE IS EVERYTHING INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $54,573, expenses of $89,086 and total assets of $31,634 at year end.
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