Nonprofit · EIN 88-4378059
HOPE ABOVE FEAR
Tax-exempt · PENSACOLA, FL 32501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $74,569 | $73,673 | $896 | $30,627 | – | $30,627 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $56,703
- Investment income
- $9
- Net income from fundraising events
- $17,857
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $16,268
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $21,917
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,058
- Occupancy
- $8,776
- Printing, publications and postage
- $46
- Other expenses
- $41,876
- Program services (functional)
- $30,328
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $29,954
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,627
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $30,627
- Cash, savings and investments
- $29,733
- Gross receipts
- $74,569
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE SHEPARD | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $16,268 |
| SWENEDA MCDONALD | PRESIDENT | 45 | $0 |
| RACHEL TRAHAN | TREASURER | 24 | $0 |
| SARAH SKIPPER | SECRETARY | 40 | $0 |
| DENNY WILSON | DIRECTOR | 30 | $0 |
| WALTER JOEY KERMAN | DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 |
| BRE GARRETT | DIRECTOR | 30 | $0 |
| LINDSEY FAIST | DIRECTOR | 24 | $0 |
| ALICIA GIFFORD | DIRECTOR | 24 | $0 |
| JEFFREY WHITEHURST | DIRECTOR | 18 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 31 E LEE ST, PENSACOLA, FL 32501-2626
- In care of
- % STEPHANIE SHEPARD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 47 N Stillman St, Pensacola FL 32505
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Stephanie Shepard, 47 N Stillman St, Pensacola FL 32505
- Signed the 990-EZ
- STEPHANIE SHEPARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (850) 516-8744
- Website
- HOPEABOVEFEAR.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BROWN THORNTON PACENTA & COMPANY PA
Mission
THE MISSION OF HOPE ABOVE FEAR IS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF SUBSTANCE USE, EXTEND ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE MISUSE, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES NAVIGATING THESE CHALLENGES.
Program accomplishments
- CHOOSE YOUR STORY: HOPE ABOVE FEARS CHOOSE YOUR STORY PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, SUBSTANCE-FREE GATHERINGS AND POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS FOCUSED ON PREVENTION THROUGH CONNECTION, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, LEADERSHIP, AND RESILIENCE-BUILDING. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED COMMUNITY OUTINGS, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, AND WELLNESS-CENTERED EVENTS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIVE FACTORS AND REDUCE RISK BEHAVIORS AMONG YOUTH. THE PROGRAM PRIMARILY SERVED TEENS AGES 1317 IN ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTIES. IN 2025, HOPE ABOVE FEAR HOSTED 23 CHOOSE YOUR STORY GATHERINGS, PROVIDING 277 PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES AND REACHING 147 UNIQUE YOUTH. THIS INCLUDED 52 TEENS ENGAGED THROUGH A COMMUNITY-WIDE AWARENESS EVENT, 25 PARTICIPANTS FROM SANTA ROSA COUNTY, AND CONTINUED INVOLVEMENT FROM 29 RETURNING PARTICIPANTS WHO ATTENDED MULTIPLE EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. A SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2025 WAS THE CONTINUED GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING INCREASED PARTICIPATION FROM RETURNING YOUTH AND EXPANDED REGIONAL OUTREACH. PROGRAM REVENUE INCLUDED THE ESCAMBIA CHILDRENS TRUST GRANT AND OTHER DONATIONS.Expenses $23,365
- YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: HOPE ABOVE FEARS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC) PROVIDES TEENS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS, PARTICIPATE IN PEER ADVOCACY, AND CONTRIBUTE TO SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS INITIATIVES WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM SERVED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTIES. IN 2025, HOPE ABOVE FEAR HOSTED 6 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND ENGAGED 16 TEENS IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, PREVENTION ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT INITIATIVES. A SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT DURING 2025 WAS THE OPENING OF THE HOPE HOUSE, CREATING A DEDICATED YOUTH RESOURCE AND PROGRAMMING SPACE THAT SUPPORTS CONNECTION, PREVENTION ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ONGOING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR TEENS AND FAMILIES. PROGRAM REVENUE INCLUDED THE ESCAMBIA CHILDRENS TRUST GRANT AND OTHER DONATIONS.Expenses $2,794
- EMPOWER: HOPE ABOVE FEARS EMPOWER PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION EDUCATION, FENTANYL AWARENESS, MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, AND EARLY INTERVENTION EDUCATION THROUGH IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS, PARENT EDUCATION SESSIONS, AND COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS. THE PROGRAM SERVED MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTIES. IN 2025, HOPE ABOVE FEAR FACILITATED 13 EMPOWER IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS ACROSS 7 SCHOOLS AND HOSTED 6 PARENT WORKSHOPS, DIRECTLY EDUCATING AND ENGAGING MORE THAN 685 STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN PERSON. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTED ITS PREVENTION AWARENESS VIDEO ACROSS 29 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTIES, VIRTUALLY EXTENDING PREVENTION EDUCATION TO MORE THAN 21,000 YOUTH, EDUCATORS, AND FAMILIES. A SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT DURING 2025 WAS THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION AND LARGE-SCALE SCHOOL DISTRIBUTION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS PREVENTION AWARENESS VIDEO, SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASING THE REACH AND ACCESSIBILITY OF PREVENTION EDUCATION EFFORTS ACROSS NORTHWEST FLORIDA.Expenses $4,169
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-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-4378059
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,627
- Income (IRS master file)
- $74,569
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $74,569 | $73,673 | $30,627 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Stephanie Shepard | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Stephanie Shepard | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $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 88-4378059).
Questions about HOPE ABOVE FEAR
- What is the EIN of HOPE ABOVE FEAR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE ABOVE FEAR is 88-4378059.
- Is HOPE ABOVE FEAR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to HOPE ABOVE FEAR tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPE ABOVE FEAR 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 ABOVE FEAR 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 ABOVE FEAR 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 ABOVE FEAR?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Stephanie Shepard.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPE ABOVE FEAR?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $16,268 (STEPHANIE SHEPARD, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does HOPE ABOVE FEAR have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $74,569, expenses of $73,673 and total assets of $30,627 at year end.
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