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Nonprofit · EIN 88-3749803

HOPE FOR THE CITIES

Tax-exempt · WYLIE, TX 75098

Financials

$717K$653K2023$655K$611K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPE FOR THE CITIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$655,317$611,450$43,867$15,537$48,473-$32,936
August 31, 2024990$717,450$652,975$64,475$16,794$93,597-$76,803
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$655,317
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$419,850
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$48,216
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$127,894
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,950
Depreciation
$2,723
Program services (functional)
$608,940
Management and general (functional)
$1,950
Fundraising (functional)
$560

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$16,794
Total assets, end of year
$15,537
Total liabilities, end of year
$48,473
Net assets, end of year
-$32,936
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,071
Net assets with donor restrictions
-$32,936
Gross receipts
$655,317
Employees
0
Volunteers
359
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
TX

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kris S SegrestDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Scott WinnDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Theresa EvettsTreasurer
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Darin ReevesChairman
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Cheriana BowenSecretary
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Rick DirkseDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
William HowardDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kris S SegrestDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Jon BaileyExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Theresa EvettsTreasurer
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Darin ReevesChairman
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Cheriana BowenSecretary
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
100 N 1ST ST, WYLIE, TX 75098-4473
In care of
% FISSEHA TESFAYE ABO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Theresa Evetts, 100 N First Street, Wylie, TX 75098
Signed the 990
Theresa Evetts, Treasurer
Phone
(972) 442-2261
Return prepared by
EW Tax and Valuation Group LLP

Mission

Hope for the Cities is a nonprofit organization that helps the hungry and homeless of SE Collin County live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Hand deliver food boxes to recipient homes and work with counselors at six schools to provide daytime snacks for children facing food insecurity.
    Expenses $561,181 · grants $386,921
  • Provide short-term benevolence resources, including help with rent, utilies, home and auto repairs, and food.
    Expenses $47,759 · grants $32,929

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-3749803
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
2023
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$15,537
Income (IRS master file)
$655,317

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025–––IRS
990August 2024–––IRS
990August 2023$351,274$514,793$19,518IRS

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 FOR THE CITIES

What is the EIN of HOPE FOR THE CITIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE FOR THE CITIES is 88-3749803.
Is HOPE FOR THE CITIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to HOPE FOR THE CITIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPE FOR THE CITIES 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 FOR THE CITIES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOPE FOR THE CITIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HOPE FOR THE CITIES?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Theresa Evetts.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPE FOR THE CITIES?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HOPE FOR THE CITIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $655,317, expenses of $611,450 and total assets of $15,537 at year end.

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