H O P E Center Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
H O P E Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Abilene, Kansas, registered in 1993, with $73,246 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
300 N Cedar St Ste 104, Abilene, KS, 67410 EIN 48-1126083 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$73K
▲ 33.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$70K
Net assets
$126K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for H O P E Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · +4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For H O P E Center Inc: 22 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for H O P E Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For H O P E Center Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $53K (FY2012) to $73K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
4.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$126K
Net assets
$126K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,246▲33.3% | $69,966▼7.0% | $125,975▲2.7% | $125,975▲2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $54,965▼41.9% | $75,199▲30.9% | $122,695▼26.6% | $122,695▼26.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $94,616▲37.8% | $57,467▲8.5% | $167,064▲28.6% | $167,064▲28.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $68,640▲11.8% | $52,974▼23.8% | $129,915▲13.7% | $129,915▲13.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $61,398▼1.9% | $69,515▲11.2% | $114,249▼6.6% | $114,249▼6.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $62,572▲4.7% | $62,525▼10.9% | $122,366▼1.1% | $122,366▼1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $59,782▼26.2% | $70,197▲15.9% | $123,765▼8.4% | $123,765▼8.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $80,967▼36.6% | $60,542▼2.9% | $135,149▲15.1% | $135,149▲15.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $127,624▲85.4% | $62,369▲3.1% | $117,463▲125% | $117,463▲125% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $68,829▲9.2% | $60,470▼6.1% | $52,208▼8.2% | $52,208▼8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $63,056▲18.9% | $64,394▼4.3% | $56,878▼2.3% | $56,878▼2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $53,054 | $67,321 | $58,216 | $58,216 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $6,900 total
1 grant to H O P E Center Inc totaling $6,900, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Impact | Donor advised | 2020 | $6,900 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is H O P E Center Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. H O P E Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-1126083, based in Abilene, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is H O P E Center Inc's EIN?
- H O P E Center Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-1126083.
- How much revenue does H O P E Center Inc report?
- H O P E Center Inc reported $73,246 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does H O P E Center Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades H O P E Center Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for H O P E Center Inc (EIN 48-1126083) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.