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Nonprofit · EIN 88-3885608

HOPE CENTER CLC NFP

Tax-exempt · BLUE ISLAND, IL 60406

Financials

$130K$130K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPE CENTER CLC NFP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$130,032$130,032$0$0$0$0
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$130,032

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$36,711
Occupancy
$23,619
Other expenses
$69,702
Program services (functional)
$70,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$130,032

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
MOYSES MENDEZDIRECTOR0$0
CARLTON MCCARTHYTREASURER0$0
BRENTON MCQUAYOFFICER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2552 135TH ST, BLUE ISLAND, IL 60406-2977
In care of
% CARLTON MCCARTHY
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
2552 135th, Blue Island IL 60406
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Carlton McCarthy, 6363 183rd Street, Tinley Park IL 60477
Signed the 990-EZ
CARLTON MCCARTHY, OFFICER
Phone
(708) 429-7729
Return prepared by
McCarthy

Mission

Community training for life skills

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Hydroponics growing system for fresh produce in food desert community. Over 1,000 people benifited with education in community farming and receiving fresh produce.
    Expenses $50,000
  • Mechanic garage workshops gives free training to women and community members learn entry level car repair and maintenance. Over 20 vehicles given away to underprivileged families.
    Expenses $5,000
  • Community garden and chicken coop that provides gardening education and chicken coop management.
    Expenses $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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
88-3885608
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1
Income (IRS master file)
$130,032

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$130,032$130,032$0XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Carlton McCarthy
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Carlton McCarthy
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Carlton McCarthy
December 31, 2022≤ $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 88-3885608).

Questions about HOPE CENTER CLC NFP

What is the EIN of HOPE CENTER CLC NFP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE CENTER CLC NFP is 88-3885608.
Is HOPE CENTER CLC NFP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to HOPE CENTER CLC NFP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPE CENTER CLC NFP 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 CENTER CLC NFP 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 CENTER CLC NFP 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 CENTER CLC NFP?
The 990-N for 2024 names Carlton McCarthy.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPE CENTER CLC NFP?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HOPE CENTER CLC NFP have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $130,032, expenses of $130,032 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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