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Hopephl

EIN 23-2017882 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak22 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPEPHL INSPIRES PHILADELPHIA'S CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE BY PROVIDING HOUSING, ADVOCACY, AND TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE SOCIAL SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EQUITY, RESILIENCE, AUTONOMY, AND WELL-BEING.

Income
$11.0 million
Spending
$13.2 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
172
Volunteers
117
Highest pay
$188,952, president

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

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 93% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    28 of 28 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

    0 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 (4)
  1. $3.5 million spent. EDUCATION SERVICES - HOPEPHL CONTINUES TO PARTNER WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ASSIST IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE MCKINNEY-VENTO ELIGIBLE AND PROVIDED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO THEIR FAMILIES. OUR PCCD CONTRACT ENABLED US TO ADDRESS THE COUNSELING NEEDS OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA. THROUGH OUR GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, HOPEPHL PROVIDES SERVICES TO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO ADDRESS BARRIERS WHICH MAY BE INTERFERING WITH A CHILD'S ABILITY TO FULLY ENGAGE IN SCHOOL/LEARNING WHILE ALSO PROVIDING PARENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ALSO ENGAGE WITH THE SCHOOL AND BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY. OUR FAMILY VISITING AND PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS BY PROVIDING ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTE ATTACHMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN.
  2. $3.5 million spent. PREVENTION/DIVERSION: THIS YEAR, WITH AN AWARD FROM TD'S HOUSING FOR EVERYONE COMPETITION, HOPEPHL CONTINUED THEIR PROVISION OF RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AT RISK OF BEING EVICTED. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PENN HOSPITAL'S VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM, HOPEPHL RECEIVED A GRANT FROM THE PHILADELPHIA COALITION TO SAVE LIVES TO PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY GUN VIOLENCE. IN SOME CASES, THIS MAY MEAN RELOCATING A FAMILY TO ENSURE THEIR SAFETY.
  3. $3.5 million spent. SOCIAL SERVICES FY 2024 MARKED THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF OPERATIONS POST-MERGER. IN FY 2025, HOPEPHL CONTINUES TO PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF HOUSING PROGRAMS WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. IN ADDITION, WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR FAMILY EMPOWERMENT SERVICES. OUR TRUANCY INTERVENTION PROGRAM WORKS WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH AN IDENTIFIED TRUANCY ISSUE AND AIMS TO MITIGATE THE CAUSES OF THE TRUANCY AND TO PREVENT COURT INVOLVEMENT.
  4. $1.2 million spent. HOPEPHL PROVIDES OUTREACH SERVICES TO YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY / HOMELESSNESS WHO MAY BE LIVING ON THE STREET OR IN PLACES CONSIDERED TO BE UNINHABITABLE; WE ALSO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN DETAINED BY THE POLICE DURING OVERNIGHT HOURS TO ENSURE THEY RETURN HOME SAFELY AND WHEN RETURNING HOME IS NOT AN IMMEDIATE OPTION WE PROVIDE OVERNIGHT SHELTER.

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 June 1977.

    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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