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Hopebound Ministries Inc

EIN 20-0123458 · Chicago, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPEBOUND PROVIDES ENCOURAGEMENT, SUPPORT, AND DIRECTION TO EARLY-STAGE MINISTRIES AS THEY CREATE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY SERVE AND GUIDES THEIR GROWTH INTO SPONSORED MINISTRIES INSTILLED WITH THE FELICIAN CORE VALUES FOR MINISTRY.

Income
$608,361
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
35
Volunteers
244
Highest pay
$257,578, treasurer/secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 152% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $472,582 spent. MOONCREST IS A LOW INCOME, PRIMARILY RENTAL COMMUNITY WITH 395 UNITS, LOCATED IN AN ISOLATED PART OF MOON TOWNSHIP WITH NO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. THE FELICIAN SISTERS LAUNCHED MOONCREST NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS (MNP) IN 2002 BY HELPING 6 CHILDREN WITH HOMEWORK IN AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM. MNP GREW TO A FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDING FREE CRITICAL NEEDS SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES IN A COMMUNITY OF 1000+ RESIDENTS. MNP OFFERS A FREE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 5 DAYS PER WEEK FOR 90 CHILDREN AND 10 WEEKS OF FREE 5 DAY PER WEEK SUMMER CAMP WITH MEALS AND SNACKS FOR CHILDREN, SERVING 100+ CHILDREN ANNUALLY. WITH THE SUPPORT OF MOON TOWNSHIP AND BY ESTABLISHING STRONG PARTNERSHIPS, A WELCOMING MOONCREST COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDES FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS, HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND ADULT EDUCATION, ALONG WITH FREE QUALITY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN YEAR-ROUND.
  2. $310,491 spent. FELICIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES IS LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF VILLA MARIA COLLEGE IN CHEEKTOWAGA, NY AT THE BORDER OF BUFFALO. THE SISTER MARY JOSETTE FOOD PANTRY SERVES COLLEGE STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS OF TWO ZIP CODES WITHIN A 6-MILE RADIUS. APPROXIMATELY 285 HOUSEHOLDS AND 833 INDIVIDUALS ARE SEEN MONTHLY, NEARLY 10,000 ANNUALLY. PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED INCLUDE: NON-PERISHABLE AND PERISHABLE FOODS, AS WELL AS TOILETRIES AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES. FELICIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES ALSO OFFERS A FREE CLOTHING CLOSET, A PET PANTRY, MULTIPLE BIRTHDAY PROGRAMS, A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION PROGRAM, AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR ANYONE LIVING IN NEED IN WESTERN NEW YORK. VILLA MARIA YOUTH PROGRAM IS NOW ALSO UNDER THE FELICIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES UMBRELLA, OPERATING IN BUFFALO, NY. VILLA MARIA YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMEWORK SUPPORT AND SOCIAL PROGRAMING TO THE CHILDREN OF THE BUFFALO/CHEEKTOWAGA COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CHILDREN FROM GRADES 2ND THROUGH 4TH FROM UNION EAST ELEMENTARY WHO ARE IN NEED OF ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE IN MATH AND READING. SERVICES INCLUDE COMPLETION OF DAILY HOMEWORK, MATH REVIEW AND SKILL BUILDING, READING AND VOCABULARY SKILLS, CREATIVE STORY-TELLING, READ THEORY READING PROGRAMS, ART PROGRAM, MUSIC PROGRAM, C.A.R.E. THEATER PROGRAM, AND HANDS ON SCIENCE ACTIVITIES. 25 CHILDREN.
  3. $124,365 spent. FELICIAN WELLNESS PROGRAM, LOCATED IN CENTRALIA AND MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS, PROVIDED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN AN AFFORDABLE AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THE PROXIMATE COMMUNITY. THE WELLNESS PROGRAM WAS SPLIT BETWEEN TWO SUB-CATEGORIES. THE LEAN PROGRAM ADDRESSED THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS OF THE STUDENTS ATTENDING THE FIVE AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE NEXT PROGRAM ADDRESSED THE HEALTH AND WELLNEESS NEEDS OF THE ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM ENDED IN DECEMBER, 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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