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Foundation of Hope Inc

EIN 20-5218569 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION OF H.O.P.E., INC, (HOPE) IS AN INTERFAITH NON-PROFIT WITH THE MISSION OF "EMPOWERING PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO RENEW THEIR FAITH, REBUILD THEIR LIVES, AND RESTORE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS."

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 37%
Employees
40
Volunteers
160
Highest pay
$108,150, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $402,165 spent. THE HOPE CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM IN THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY JAIL PROVIDES PASTORAL CARE, CHARITY, WORSHIP, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMING, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INMATES OF ALL FAITHS.
  2. $715,293 spent. THE HOPE REENTRY PROGRAM IS AN INTERFAITH PRE AND POST-RELEASE ADULT REINTEGRATION PROGRAM FOR INMATES AND EX-OFFENDERS THAT SEEKS TO ENSURE THEIR SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY. HOPE AFTERCARE PROVIDES INFORMATION RESOURCES, REFERRALS, AND GUIDANCE REGARDING EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, EDUCATION, FOOD ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND CLOTHING.
  3. $233,771 spent. THE HOPE PRE-RELEASE PROGRAM IS AN INTER-FAITH, FAITH-BASED, REHABILITATIVE PROGRAM FOR MINIMUM AND MEDIUM SECURITY INMATES THAT WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH KEY COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND VOLUNTEERS TO EMPOWER INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS TO RESTORE THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, REBUILD THEIR LIVES, AND RECONCILE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  4. $236,177 spent. THE HOPE DIVERSION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE ADULTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO COMMIT NON-VIOLENT, LOW-TO-MEDIUM OFFENSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE ADDRESSING THEIR NEEDS RATHER THAN BEING PROSECUTED, CONVICTED, OR INCARCERATED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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