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Nonprofit · EIN 88-1656307

OPTION HOPE

Tax-exempt · MADISONVILLE, LA 70447

Financials

$92K$42K2024$29K$77K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPTION HOPE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$29,057$76,548-$47,491$2,937–$2,937
December 31, 2024990-EZ$92,030$41,602$50,428$50,428–$50,428
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$29,014
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$43

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$41,833
Other expenses
$34,715
Program services (functional)
$76,548

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$50,428
Total assets, end of year
$2,937
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$2,937
Cash, savings and investments
$2,937
Gross receipts
$29,057

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
James GarveyPresident1$0
Michelle GorneyVice President1$0
Celie ClarkTreasurer1$0
Peggy KennySecretary1$0
John NickelsonAt-Large Director1$0
Dana HammerAt-Large Director1$0
Leslie EllisonAt-Large Director1$0
James GodchauxAt-Large Director1$0
Sharon RodiAt-Large Director1$0
William WatkinsAt-Large Director1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
James GarveyPresident1$0
Michelle GorneyVice President1$0
Celie ClarkTreasurer1$0
Peggy KennySecretary1$0
John NickelsonAt-Large Director1$0
Dana HammerAt-Large Director1$0
Leslie EllisonAt-Large Director1$0
James GodchauxAt-Large Director1$0
Sharon RodiAt-Large Director1$0
William WatkinsAt-Large Director1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
129 DELOAKS RD, MADISONVILLE, LA 70447-9597
Signed the 990-EZ
Celie Clark, Treasurer

Mission

The purpose of this organization is to provide education about the benefits of infant adoption to the citizens of Louisiana and the United States of America.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Option Hopes program service for 2025 was providing education about the benefits of infant adoption to high school students in Louisiana primarily at public high schools through presentations in health classes and other classroom settings. During 2025 Option Hope gave 337 presentations to 7,717 high school students in the following Louisiana parishes: Jefferson Tangipahoa Iberia Lafayette St. Mary Vermilion Acadia and Calcasieu Parishes. Option Hopes presenters use interactive presentations classroom activities and videos to educate about infant adoption the types of adoption available the differences between foster care and infant adoption and statistical data on pregnancy outcomes. The presentations are offered at no charge to schools whether public or private. Option Hope also began development of a Virtual Module for school education in rural areas.
    Expenses $76,548

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, 2024No data

File the 2026 990-N for OPTION HOPE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
88-1656307
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,937
Income (IRS master file)
$29,057

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS

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 OPTION HOPE

What is the EIN of OPTION HOPE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPTION HOPE is 88-1656307.
Is OPTION HOPE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to OPTION HOPE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPTION HOPE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of OPTION 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 OPTION 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 are the officers and directors of OPTION HOPE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OPTION HOPE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,057, expenses of $76,548 and total assets of $2,937 at year end.

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