H O P E In Fostoria
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
H O P E In Fostoria is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fostoria, Ohio, registered in 2020, with $561,335 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
105 S Main St, Fostoria, OH, 44830 EIN 84-1914785 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2024)
$561K
▼ 0.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$477K
Net assets
$294K
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 In Fostoria— 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 rating7 mo reserves · +15% 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 In Fostoria: 7 mo reserves · +15% 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 In Fostoria— 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 In Fostoria: 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 $182K (FY2021) to $561K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $20KNet assets $294K
Operating margin
15.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$314K
Total liabilities
$20K
Net assets
$294K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $561,335▼0.3% | $476,768▲11.7% | $293,546▲40.5% | $314,005▲41.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $563,116▲89.1% | $426,824▲46.9% | $208,979▲74.6% | $222,312▲54.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $297,775▲63.6% | $290,523▲222% | $119,714▲13.4% | $144,345▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $181,969 | $90,194 | $105,537 | $117,288 | 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 · $18K total
2 grants to H O P E In Fostoria totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | To provide a school-based program to prevent drug abuse | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | "drug free club of america" program in fostoria high school | 2021 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is H O P E In Fostoria a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. H O P E In Fostoria is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1914785, based in Fostoria, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is H O P E In Fostoria's EIN?
- H O P E In Fostoria's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1914785.
- How much revenue does H O P E In Fostoria report?
- H O P E In Fostoria reported $561,335 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does H O P E In Fostoria have?
- CharityIndex grades H O P E In Fostoria C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for H O P E In Fostoria (EIN 84-1914785) 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.