Nonprofit · EIN 91-0598103
HOPESPARKS
Tax-exempt · TACOMA, WA 98406
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $11,343,390 | $12,345,024 | -$1,001,634 | $9,393,881 | $3,309,398 | $6,084,483 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,543,228 | $11,015,963 | $527,265 | $10,277,510 | $3,241,629 | $7,035,881 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,060,828
- Program service revenue
- $10,203,758
- Investment income
- $78,804
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $350,032
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,039,380
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,838,428
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $41,378
- Accounting fees
- $25,000
- Occupancy
- $278,339
- Travel
- $113,413
- Depreciation
- $344,124
- Program services (functional)
- $10,218,398
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,956,755
- Fundraising (functional)
- $169,871
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,277,510
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,393,881
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,309,398
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,084,483
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,283,697
- Publicly traded securities
- $539,368
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,889,256
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $195,227
- Gross receipts
- $11,343,390
- Employees
- 122
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1895
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Leroy | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $185,829 | $3,367 |
| William Bowman | CFO Officer | 40 | $124,796 | $31,145 |
| Anisa Smith | Clinical Nursing | 40 | $116,406 | $13,625 |
| Rachael Holt | Chief Operating | 40 | $113,720 | $16,126 |
| Zuri Johnson | Physical Therapist | 40 | $112,895 | $14,800 |
| Leah Collins | Physical Therapist | 40 | $109,018 | $13,436 |
| Candace Candoo | Speech Pathologist | 40 | $118,197 | $3,621 |
| Derek Moore | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenda Baker | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Swanson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Yvette Gross | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Natasha Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Lee | Board member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristen Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Erickson | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobiah Twine | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Diane Taniguchi | Board member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Lana Adzhigirey | Board member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Leroy | President & CEO | 40 | $175,490 | $3,088 |
| William Bowman | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $113,823 | $10,230 |
| Candace Square | Speech Pathologist | 40 | $106,905 | $11,700 |
| Rachael Holt | Chief Operating | 40 | $107,800 | $7,556 |
| Zuri Johnson | Physical Therapist | 40 | $102,987 | $9,718 |
| Anisa Smith | Clinical Nursing | 40 | $103,358 | $7,556 |
| Wendy Pringle | Sr Director Pedia | 40 | $102,484 | $2,445 |
| Derek Moore | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenda Baker | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Swanson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Yvette Gross | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Lana Adzhigirey | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jamie Lee | Board member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristen Smith | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Natasha Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Erickson | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Tobiah Twine | Board member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Diance Taniguchi | Board member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6424 N 9TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98406-2091
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Derek Moore, 6424 N 9th St, Tacoma, WA 984062091
- Signed the 990
- Joseph Leroy, President & CEO
- Phone
- (253) 565-4484
- Website
- www.hopesparks.org
- Return prepared by
- Arleen T Ibay CPA
Mission
At HopeSparks, we envision a world where all children and families are safe, secure, and stable, and that all children have the nurturing relationships they need to thrive. Our mission is to strengthen families by inspiring courage and confidence to make a lasting change. HopeSparks serve children and families in the Puget Sound Region who face trauma, adversity, and overwhelming life challenges.During 2024, we served 8,656 children and families and delivered 38,695 services. In addition, we distributed nearly 54,259 items through our HopesCloset. Program had 860 hours of volunteer support from our community.
Program accomplishments
- Children's Developmental Services (CDS) - Early intervention in the natural environment for children from birth to three years old.Expenses $7,114,126
- Pediatric Integration - Partnering with pediatric services to provide collaborative care for children and families. Both medical and behavioral healthcare are provided in primary care or other clinical settings.Expenses $1,107,579
- Behavioral Health Counseling - Crucial, preventive, and evidence-based behavioral healthcare for children and families.Expenses $1,080,415
- Family Support Services - Home-visiting and community-based programs that promote safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments for children and families.Expenses $916,278
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-0598103
- 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
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P460)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,022,513
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,727,156
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $11,343,390 | $12,345,024 | $9,393,881 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $11,543,228 | $11,015,963 | $10,277,510 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $9,085,360 | $9,758,238 | $10,358,905 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 91-0598103).
Questions about HOPESPARKS
- What is the EIN of HOPESPARKS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPESPARKS is 91-0598103.
- Is HOPESPARKS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to HOPESPARKS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOPESPARKS 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 HOPESPARKS 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 HOPESPARKS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of HOPESPARKS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Derek Moore.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOPESPARKS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $185,829 (Joseph Leroy, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does HOPESPARKS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $11,343,390, expenses of $12,345,024 and total assets of $9,393,881 at year end.
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