Nonprofit · EIN 95-4378084
OPERATION HOPE INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $32,145,258 | $43,665,367 | -$11,520,109 | $44,434,179 | $6,415,953 | $38,018,226 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $57,366,367 | $42,289,687 | $15,076,680 | $56,346,064 | $6,809,484 | $49,536,580 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $37,644,362 | $39,667,286 | -$2,022,924 | $41,731,591 | $7,255,417 | $34,476,174 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $31,836,515
- of which government grants
- $1,289,489
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $308,743
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $152,566
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,058,413
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $4,432,304
- Other salaries and wages
- $24,021,174
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $33,292,799
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $88,851
- Accounting fees
- $74,057
- Occupancy
- $434,353
- Travel
- $1,042,200
- Depreciation
- $384,217
- Program services (functional)
- $36,639,634
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,538,226
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,487,507
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $56,346,064
- Total assets, end of year
- $44,434,179
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,415,953
- Net assets, end of year
- $38,018,226
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $652,775
- Publicly traded securities
- $815,243
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$9,228,956
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $47,247,182
- Gross receipts
- $34,530,212
- Employees
- 465
- Volunteers
- 2,261
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BRYANT | Chairman/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $774,442 | $27,116 |
| BRIAN BETTS | President & CFO Officer | 40 | $466,956 | $20,054 |
| RACHEL DOFF | CAO Officer | 40 | $319,290 | $21,485 |
| KEVIN BOUCHER | EVP, CHIEF COMM. & STRAT OFFICER | 40 | $270,058 | $20,490 |
| LANCE TRIGGS | EVP, PRESIDENT HOPE PROGRAMS | 40 | $270,914 | $17,687 |
| MARY HAGERTY EHRSAM | EVP, PRESIDENT, HOPE PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $236,479 | $21,132 |
| JENNIFER WOLFORD | CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER | 40 | $242,948 | $7,581 |
| JENA ROSCOE | SVP, GOVT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY | 40 | $192,611 | $13,714 |
| RODRICK MCGREW | CHIEF CULTURAL OFFICER | 40 | $187,682 | $2,641 |
| JAMES EBERHART | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER | 40 | $182,428 | $6,027 |
| MARGO LUCERO | CHIEF GROWTH & REVENUE OFFICER | 40 | $172,972 | $2,423 |
| KEITH HARRIS | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 0 | $171,431 | $1,665 |
| MICHAEL SMITH | SVP FINANCE & ACCT | 40 | $149,618 | $19,502 |
| WILLIAM FAIR | DIRECTOR, BUS CUL | 40 | $143,849 | $19,712 |
| EVELYN DUCOULOMBIER | SVP, C&C AFFAIRS | 40 | $144,723 | $15,563 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREON SUTTON | SVP, INFO TECH | 40 | $138,677 | $14,121 |
| JEANETTA WILLIAMS | SVP, HR | 40 | $123,593 | $12,720 |
| KELLY COFFEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL AROUGHETI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN JORDAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM WELSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH FRIAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JED YORK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY WENNES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD HANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK MARTELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN RYAN ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BRYANT | Chairman/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $694,271 | $25,210 |
| BRIAN BETTS | PRESIDENT/CFO Officer | 40 | $404,395 | $19,137 |
| RACHAEL DOFF | SEVP/CAO Officer | 40 | $301,272 | $19,397 |
| LANCE TRIGGS | EVP, PROGRAMS | 40 | $253,292 | $15,838 |
| KEVIN BOUCHER | EVP, CHIEF COMM. & STRAT OFFICER | 40 | $262,292 | $2,836 |
| MARY HAGERTY | EVP, PARTNERSHIP | 40 | $220,388 | $21,499 |
| JENNIFER WOLFORD | EVP, CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER | 40 | $232,222 | $7,048 |
| JENA ROSCOE | SVP GOVT RELATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 40 | $175,523 | $11,858 |
| RODRICK MCGREW | EVP, CHIEF CULTURAL OFFICER | 40 | $184,568 | $2,503 |
| JAMES EDWARD EBERHART | EVP, CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER | 40 | $174,790 | $5,774 |
| KEITH HARRIS | EVP CPO | 40 | $162,562 | $2,529 |
| WILLIAM FAIR | DIRECTOR, BUS CUL | 40 | $143,548 | $15,660 |
| NICOLE PIETRO | EVP CDO | 40 | $154,392 | $810 |
| EVELYN DUCOULOMBIER | SVP, C&C AFFAIRS | 40 | $136,942 | $14,439 |
| JASON SCHRAUB | SVP, PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $137,511 | $10,589 |
| MICHAEL SMITH | SVP FINANCE & ACCT | 40 | $129,772 | $17,296 |
| ALEX SUTTON | SVP, IT | 40 | $132,584 | $9,630 |
| LISA BORDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL AROUGHETI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN JORDAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM WELSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH FRIAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JED YORK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY WENNES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD HANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK MARTELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN RYAN ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BRYANT | Chairman/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $662,145 | $22,782 |
| BRIAN BETTS | PRESIDENT/CFO Officer | 40 | $356,008 | $17,768 |
| RACHAEL DOFF | SEVP/CAO Officer | 40 | $273,711 | $16,595 |
| KEVIN BOUCHER | EVP, CHIEF COMM. & STRAT OFFICER | 40 | $240,819 | $1,726 |
| LANCE TRIGGS | EVP, PROGRAMS | 40 | $222,835 | $13,546 |
| MARY HAGERTY | EVP, PARTNERSHIP | 40 | $208,579 | $19,104 |
| JENNIFER WOLFORD | EVP, CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER | 40 | $218,892 | $5,535 |
| NICOLE PIETRO | SVP, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $182,380 | $15,505 |
| JAMES EDWARD EBERHART | EVP, CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER | 40 | $158,919 | $5,277 |
| RODRICK MCGREW | EVP, CHIEF CULTURAL OFFICER | 40 | $154,074 | $2,146 |
| WILLIAM FAIR | DIR. BUS. CULTIVAT | 40 | $139,928 | $8,701 |
| KEITH HARRIS | EVP, CHIEF PEOPLE | 40 | $146,915 | $1,157 |
| JENA ROSCOE | SVP, GOVT RELATION | 40 | $134,721 | $7,100 |
| ERIC KAPLAN | EVP, FL4A | 22 | $138,627 | $1,578 |
| EVELYN DUCOULOMBIER | SVP, C&C AFFAIRS | 40 | $119,873 | $10,536 |
| LISA BORDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL AROUGHETI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN JORDAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM WELSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JED YORK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY WENNES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD HANSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK MARTELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN RYAN ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 191 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 3840, ATLANTA, GA 30303-1754
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRIAN BETTS, 191 PEACHTREE STREET NE 3840, ATLANTA, GA 30303
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN BETTS, PRESIDENT/CFO
- Phone
- (404) 941-2919
- Website
- WWW.OPERATIONHOPE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FULTON & KOZAK LLC
Mission
Operation HOPEs mission is to expand economic opportunity in underserved communities through financial education and empowerment by offering programs that create stabilized communities and financial stakeholders.
Program accomplishments
- HOPE INSIDE - HOPE Inside gives clients the resources to improve their financial situations. Through our 700-credit score initiative, we approve clients as soon as they seek assistance, commit to the resolution of primary credit denial factors, and raised FICO scores an average of 39 points. Programs offered: Financial Literacy Workshops, Entrepreneurial Training and counseling for Foreclosure Prevention, Money Management, Homeownership, Small Business, and Credit & Money Management. In 2025, HOPE provided 333,723 adult services and expanded our HOPE Inside network to 345 locations. Our clients achieved the following: Increased savings by $1,000 and reduced debt by $1,933.Expenses $27,428,430
- 1MBB HOPEs 1 Million Black Businesses initiative (1MBB) provides the black community a successful path to wealth creation through sustainable and profitable business ownership. 1MBB participants can take advantage of coaching and educational services, access to expert volunteers and more. The 1MBB Initiative is an extension of the HOPE Small Business program with access to additional resources as made possible by support from key 1MBB partners. HOPEs team of dedicated Small Business Coaches can help entrepreneurs and new or existing small business owners identify their key needs and then provide the education, coaching and connections needed to improve their businesses. From program inception to date, HOPE has supported more than 469,896 unique black-owned businesses, which accounts for approximately 5% of all black-owned businesses in the U.S.Expenses $3,993,720 · grants $25,935
- Youth HOPEs Banking on our Future (BOOF) program has operated in 304 U.S. cities and 3 provinces in South Africa and has educated over 1 million youth. The program is the recipient of the 11th John Sherman Award for Financial Education given by the US Treasury Department. HOPEs Business in A Box Academies (HBIABA) is a national initiative to harness the economic energy of Youth and bring positive role models into underserved communities. HOPEs Child Savings Account (CSA) program provides qualifying Atlanta Public Schools (APS) kindergartners with a free savings account and a one-time deposit of $50. The savings accounts are a starting point reserved for expenses related to post-secondary education and career preparation. In 2025, HOPE impacted and serviced 11,272 youth and young adults.Expenses $3,396,494 · grants $848,452
- FL4A- HOPE Financial Literacy for All is a national initiative to embed financial literacy into American culture, led by a prominent group of leaders from business, sports, entertainment and nonprofit sectors. This 10-year initiative will reach millions of youths and working adults by making financial literacy fun, while engaging them where they live, work, and celebrate.Expenses $813,400
- Disaster HOPE is a national partner of FEMA, addressing financial disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Other disaster partners include the American Red Cross, the Economic Development Administration (EDA), corporations, and other volunteer organizations. Since 2001, HOPE has helped over 1.5 million individuals with pre-disaster financial preparedness and counseling, post disaster financial recovery, and FEMA application assistance to families affected in 148 major disasters across 30 states and Puerto Rico. In 2025, HOPE empowered 11,087 clients across the United States with the tools and resources needed to survive and thrive before and after a disaster.Expenses $784,088 · grants $28,434
- CCAP - HOPEs Closing Cost Assistance Program (CCAP) provides closing cost assistance for clients in partnership with Fulton Bank. In 2025, the CCAP program helped clients get approved for $236,500 in closing cost assistance grants and securing more than $68.5 million in mortgage lending. Since inception, this partnership has assisted in allocating more than $10.7 million in down-payment assistance grants to help clients obtain more than 7,000 funded mortgage loans totaling more than $1.24 billion dollars.Expenses $223,502 · grants $155,592
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-4378084
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $44,434,179
- Income (IRS master file)
- $34,530,212
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $32,145,258 | $43,665,367 | $44,434,179 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $57,366,367 | $42,289,687 | $56,346,064 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $37,644,362 | $39,667,286 | $41,731,591 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $38,394,389 | $36,081,814 | $45,411,250 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 95-4378084).
Questions about OPERATION HOPE INC
- What is the EIN of OPERATION HOPE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPERATION HOPE INC is 95-4378084.
- Is OPERATION HOPE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to OPERATION HOPE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPERATION HOPE INC 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 OPERATION HOPE INC 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 OPERATION HOPE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OPERATION HOPE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRIAN BETTS.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPERATION HOPE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 27 people; 17 received compensation from the organization, the highest $774,442 (JOHN BRYANT, Chairman/CEO).
- How much revenue does OPERATION HOPE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $32,145,258, expenses of $43,665,367 and total assets of $44,434,179 at year end.
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