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Hope Helps Inc

EIN 20-8490916 · Oviedo, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PREVENT AND REDUCE HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA BY EQUIPPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT THROUGH HOUSING, OUTREACH, PREVENTION, AND EDUCATION.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
43
Volunteers
1,500
Highest pay
$94,058, ceo

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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $273,105 spent. FOOD PANTRY THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES NONPERISHABLE FOOD, PRODUCE, MEAT AND FRESH BREAD, 4-DAYS PER WEEK, ALL AT NO CHARGE, AND RUNS KIDS OF HOPE,A SUMMER AND SCHOOL BREAKS LUNCH PROGRAM FOR THE DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN OF THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, AND THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP). HOPE'S EMERGENCY NETWORK SERVICE(HENS) DELIVERS FOOD TO HOMEBOUND ELDERLY OR DISABLED WHO CANNOT GET TO HOPE'S FACILITY. THE FOOD PANTRY IS SUPPORTED BY A LARGE TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS THAT ASSIST THE STAFF TO RUN THE DAILY OPERATIONS, COORDINATE PICK-UPS AND ONGOING FOOD DRIVES HOSTED BY LOCAL SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, BUSINESSES AND MANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THE KIDS OF HOPE LUNCH PROGRAM IS FUNDED PRIMARILY THROUGH GRANTS AND FOOD DONATIONS. FOOD PANTRY THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES NONPERISHABLE FOOD, PRODUCE, MEAT AND FRESH BREAD, 4-DAYS PER WEEK, ALL AT NO CHARGE, AND RUNS KIDS OF HOPE,A SUMMER AND SCHOOL BREAKS LUNCH PROGRAM FOR THE DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN OF THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, AND THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP). HOPE'S EMERGENCY NETWORK SERVICE(HENS) DELIVERS FOOD TO HOMEBOUND ELDERLY OR DISABLED WHO CANNOT GET TO HOPE'S FACILITY. THE FOOD PANTRY IS SUPPORTED BY A LARGE TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS THAT ASSIST THE STAFF TO RUN THE DAILY OPERATIONS, COORDINATE PICK-UPS AND ONGOING FOOD DRIVES HOSTED BY LOCAL SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, BUSINESSES AND MANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THE KIDS OF HOPE LUNCH PROGRAM IS FUNDED PRIMARILY THROUGH GRANTS AND FOOD DONATIONS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. THE HOPE CHEST- HOPE'S THRIFT STORE/BOUTIQUE IS BLESSED WITH MANY QUALITY DONATIONS, SOME NEW AND GENTLY USED, ALL FROM OUR COMMUNITY AND FOR SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE ACCEPT CLOTHING, SHOES, SPORTS GEAR, WORKING ELECTRONICS, MUSIC, MOVIES, FURNITURE, NEW BEDDING, JEWELRY, TOOLS AND LAWN EQUIPMENT, INFANT SUPPLIES, HOUSEWARES AND ANTIQUES. WE PROVIDE BASIC NECESSITIES TO THOSE WHO COME FOR ASSISTANCE AT NO CHARGE VIA A VOUCHER PROGRAM THROUGH OUR RESOURCE CENTER, PARTNER SERVICE AGENCIES OR CHURCH REFERRALS. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALES ARE USED TO COVER GENERAL OPERATIONS FUNDING OF HOPE'S MISSION.
  3. $1.4 million spent. RESOURCE CENTER- AT THIS TIME WE ACCEPT WALK-INS, REFERRALS AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE FOLLOWING: -BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, CLOTHING) -CASE MANAGEMENT -ACCESS TO RESOURCES -FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE -EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS -FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT -COMPUTER CENTER/ACCESS ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING FOR MEDICAID AND FOOD STAMPS AS WELL AS RESUME PREPARATION. OUR GOAL IS TO FOCUS ON PREVENTION AND PROMOTE ACCOUNTABILITY SO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN TAKE THE STEPS NECESSARY TO MOVE ON TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. RESOURCE CENTER- AT THIS TIME WE ACCEPT WALK-INS, REFERRALS AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE FOLLOWING: -BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, CLOTHING) -CASE MANAGEMENT -ACCESS TO RESOURCES -FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE -EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS -FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT -COMPUTER CENTER/ACCESS ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING FOR MEDICAID AND FOOD STAMPS AS WELL AS RESUME PREPARATION. OUR GOAL IS TO FOCUS ON PREVENTION AND PROMOTE ACCOUNTABILITY SO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN TAKE THE STEPS NECESSARY TO MOVE ON TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

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 October 2007.

    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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