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Hope Christian Services

EIN 22-1921333 · Wyckoff, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE CHRISTIAN SERVICES IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH A BROAD RANGE OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$24.6 million
Spending
$23.9 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
362
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$261,808, ceo

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

Fair: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 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. $3.6 million spent. THE POSSIBILITY CENTER - THE AGENCY ADULT VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCE (TPC) IS AN ADULT DAY TRAINING SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS AGE 21 AND OVER. ADULTS WORK IN SMALL GROUP SETTINGS AND ARE ASSISTED ONE-TO-ONE FOR TRANSPORT, IN-HOUSE ERRANDS AND COMMUNITY OUTINGS. TPC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DAILY FUNCTIONAL LIVING SKILLS. ADULTS ALSO PLAY ADAPTED GAMES IN SMALL GROUPS. EACH ADULT HAS PERSONAL GOALS THAT ARE INCORPORATED INTO ALL ACTIVITIES. THE POSSIBILITY CENTER ALSO OFFERS THERAPY SERVICES INCLUDING SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY. THESE THERAPIES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS RECOVER FROM INJURIES, MANAGE CHRONIC CONDITIONS, AND IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. SPEECH THERAPY ADDRESSES COMMUNICATION AND SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOCUSES ON ENHANCING DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND PHYSICAL THERAPY AIMS TO RESTORE MOVEMENT AND REDUCE PAIN. HOPE CHRISTIAN HAS AN ON-SITE MEDICAL SUITE THAT ALLOWS FOR PATIENT VISITS INCLUDING MEDICAL EVALUATIONS, ANNUAL PHYSICALS, DENTISTRY AND MORE. TPC PROGRAM RECEIVED GRANT FUNDING OF $34,624 FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY AND STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA TO SUSTAIN OPERATIONS.
  2. $15.8 million spent. GROUP HOME LIVING - THE AGENCY HAS GROUP HOMES AND LODGES THAT HELP PROMOTE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. EACH HOME IS COMMITTED TO HELPING RESIDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL GOALS. STAFF IS PRESENT 24 HOURS A DAY. THE RESIDENTS SHARE THE RESPONSBILITIES OF HOUSEKEEPING, CLEANING, LAUNDRY, MEAL PREPARATION AND GARDENING. EACH RESIDENT HAS NUMEROUS CHOICES IN LEISURE AND RECREATION INCLUDING, SPORTS, ATTENDING MOVIES, CONCERTS, BALL GAMES, PICNICS, DAY TRIPS, AND VACATIONS. IN ADDITION, EACH RESIDENT MAY ATTEND WORSHIP SERVICES, AND BE INVOLVED WITH LOCAL CHURCH GROUPS. THE RESIDENTS ALSO ATTEND WORK, VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS, DAY PROGRAMS OR WORKSHOPS DURING THE DAY. GROUP HOME LIVING OFFERS ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRIENDSHIP, AND FOR BEING A PART OF THEIR COMMUNITY. RESIDENTS ALSO HAVE THE DIGNITY OF MAKING PERSONAL CHOICES AND TAKING THE RESPONSIBILITIES INVOLVED. THIS ARRANGEMENT HELPS TO FOSTER SELF-ESTEEM AND INDIVIDUAL GROWTH IN ALL AREAS OF THEIR LIFE.THE GROUP HOME LIVING PROGRAM RECEIVED GRANT FUNDING OF $726,124 FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, TOWNSHIP OF MAHWAH, AND BERGEN COUNTY TO SUSTAIN OPERATIONS.
  3. $1.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL LIVING - THE RESIDENTS OF THE CONGREGATE CARE CENTER COME FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND HAVE DIFFERING NEEDS. EACH ONE IS A UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL. ALL RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ACHIEVE THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE AGENCY STAFF. OUR EMPHASIS IS ON PROVIDING A NURTURING ATMOSPHERE WHERE RESIDENTS LEARN SKILLS NECESSARY FOR EVERYDAY LIVING, AND WHERE THEY HAVE THE COMFORT AND SECURITY OF A HOME-LIKE SETTING. OUR INTERDISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONAL TEAM, ALONG WITH THE RESIDENT'S PARENTS OR GUARDIANS, CREATES AN INDIVIDUALIZED HABILITIATION PLAN TAILORED TO EACH RESIDENT'S NEED. THIS PLAN FOCUSES ON THE RESIDENT'S DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL, MEDICAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS.THE RESIDENTIAL LIVING PROGRAM RECEIVED GRANT FUNDING OF $455,115 FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY AND BERGEN COUNTY TO SUSTAIN OPERATIONS.

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? 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 September 10, 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 February 1966.

    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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