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Nonprofit · EIN 87-2907281

HOPE ALIGHT

Tax-exempt · GRENADA, MS 38901

Financials

$10K$7K2024$12K$10K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPE ALIGHT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$12,113$10,323$1,790$9,480$0$9,480
December 31, 2024990-EZ$10,074$7,361$2,713$7,690$0$7,690
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,113
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,270
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Other expenses
$8,053
Program services (functional)
$9,091

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,690
Total assets, end of year
$9,480
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$9,480
Cash, savings and investments
$9,480
Gross receipts
$12,113

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tina AustinExecutive Director15$0
Angela GriffinDirector0.5$0
Wade BloodworthDirector0.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tina AustinExecutive Director15$0
Angela GriffinDirector0.5$0
Wade BloodworthDirector0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1231 SUNSET DRIVE SUITE 108, GRENADA, MS 38901-4025
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
1231 Sunset Dr Ste 108, Grenada MS 38901
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Tina Austin, 1255 Silvercrest Ct, Powder Springs GA 30127
Signed the 990-EZ
Tina Austin, Executive Director
Phone
(470) 485-4903

Mission

The primary purpose of this organization is prevent and eliminate human suffering caused by home fire emergencies and promote fire safety in underserved communities by mobilizing educational and financial resources.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Safety Voucher - Families that have experienced loss due to home fires are provided with a voucher for temporary shelter, essential items and food.
    Expenses $2,270
  • Fire Safety for All (FSFA) - Save A Life The purpose of this program is to bring preparedness and greater awareness of fire safety to higher-risk communities throughout Mississippi. We provide education on fire prevention and supply families with emergency fire kits for homes.
    Expenses $3,710
  • Fire Department Aid (FDA) - Our organization assists the local fire department by providing smoke alarms to be distributed in the community.
    Expenses $251
  • Other Programs - Partnered with Walmart and the Holly Springs Police Department for the Shop With A Cop program to make the holidays special for families in the Holly Springs! In addition, partnership with local communities to provide school supplies.
    Expenses $2,860

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
87-2907281
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,480
Income (IRS master file)
$12,113

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$8,216$7,323$4,977IRS
990-N for 2022
Officer: Tina Austin
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about HOPE ALIGHT

What is the EIN of HOPE ALIGHT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE ALIGHT is 87-2907281.
Is HOPE ALIGHT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to HOPE ALIGHT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPE ALIGHT file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of HOPE ALIGHT 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 ALIGHT 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 ALIGHT?
The 990-N for 2022 names Tina Austin.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPE ALIGHT?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HOPE ALIGHT have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,113, expenses of $10,323 and total assets of $9,480 at year end.

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