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Hope Enterprises Inc

EIN 23-2303287 · Williamsport, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENHANCING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH RESPONSIVE SERVICES AND SUPPORT.

Income
$28.6 million
Spending
$25.9 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
9.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
442
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$242,473, president/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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 22 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. $19.0 million spent. HOPE ENTERPRISES, INC. WAS DEVELOPED IN 1952 TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DIABILITIES. WITH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THROUGH SEVEN COUNTIES IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, OUR VISION IS TO PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH THAT ALLOWS EACH PERSON THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE AN EVERYDAY LIFE. HOPE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THOSE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE A LIFE, NO DIFFERENT THAN ANY OTHER CITIZEN. OUR ROLE IS TO SUPPORT THE CHOICES THAT GIVE PEOPLE THE RELATIONSHIPS, RIGHTS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO BE A MEMBER OF THEIR OWN COMMUNITY. OVER THE LAST 70 YEARS, HOPE HAS CONTINUED TO BE A FRONT-RUNNER IN SUPPORTING THOSE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ACROSS CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA.
  2. $1.5 million spent. IN APRIL OF 2020, HOPE BEGAN TO REVISIT HOW WE SUPPORT A PERSON'S EVERYDAY INTERESTS AND GOALS. WITH AN IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY FOCUS, HOPE TRANSITIONED TO CHOICE SERVICES TO OFFER A ONE-ON-ONE SERVICE THAT IS UNIQUE TO EACH PERSON. WHETHER THAT'S VOLUNTEERING, EMPLOYMENT, INCREASING INDEPENDENCE, SOCIALIZATION, OR PURSUING ADDITIONAL EDUCATION, HOPE'S STAFF IS HERE TO SUPPORT CHOICE IN AN EVERYDAY LIFE. IN 2022, PARTNERSHIPS HAVE ALLOWED HOPE'S CHOICE SERVICES TO LAUNCH MULTIPLE "HUBS" TO OFFER SOCIALIZATION, WELLNESS, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AT LOCAL YMCAS AND CHURCHES. THESE SPACES ALLOW THOSE PREVIOUSLY SUPPORTED IN A FACILITY-BASED SERVICE TO EXPAND THEIR OPPORTUNITIES AND ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL INTERESTS AND GOALS. HOPE'S CHILDREN'S CAMPUS IS HOME TO THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN, KNOWN AS WIC. IN LYCOMING COUNTY, THE CHILDREN'S CAMPUS HOSTS THE ALLONE AUTISM COLLABORATIVE CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE (ACCE), STEP INC.'S EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM, AND THE UPMC PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION CLINIC. HOPE ALSO OVERSEES THE WIC PROGRAM IN CLINTON COUNTY, WHICH SERVES OVER 700 CLIENTS IN A GIVEN MONTH AND HAS INCREASED TELEHEALTH EFFORTS FOR THE CONTINUUM OF CARE DURING THE PANDEMIC. HOPE'S MAXWORX CONTINUED TO EXPAND IN BOTH MANUFACTURING AN CUSTODIAL SERVICES THROUGH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. NAMED AFTER HOPE'S FOUNDER, DR. MAX MILLER, MAXWORX REMAINS COMMITTED TO 75% OF ITS EMPLOYEES HAVING A DOCUMENTED DISABILITY.
  3. $90,000 spent. MANAGEMENT SERVICES (PROVIDES SERVICES TO HOPE ENTERPRISES FOUNDATION, INC., A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION).

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 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.

    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 April 1987.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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