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House of Hope Inc

EIN 23-7014595 · Ft Lauderdale, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOUSE OF HOPE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE TOOLS TO ACHIEVE RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION AND ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES WHILE TRANSFORMING LIVES, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. HOUSE OF HOPE PROVIDES HOPE FOR THE FUTURE AND HEALING TO THOSE IN NEED OF A SECOND CHANCE. SINCE JANUARY 1969, HOUSE OF HOPE HAS PROVIDED HOPE AND HEALING TO MEN AND WOMEN IN SOUTH FLORIDA WHO SUFFER FROM ADDICTION AND CO-OCCURRING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISORDERS IN A LIFE-AFFIRMING, RESIDENTIAL SETTING. HOUSE OF HOPE HELPS THESE INDIVIDUALS RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY WITH KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO EMBRACE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, RENEW AND REBUILD FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, MAINTAIN STABLE EMPLOYMENT, AND DEVELOP CRITICAL RECOVERY SUPPORT SYSTEMS. HOUSE OF HOPE'S GOAL IS TO RETURN RESIDENTS TO THE COMMUNITY AS VITAL, PRODUCTIVE AND SELF-SUPPORTING CITIZENS.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$4.3 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
13.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
50
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$320,542, ceo/executive director

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 (2)
  1. $3.3 million spent. HOUSE OF HOPE, INC IS A NON-PROFIT, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF) LICENSED RESIDENTIAL LEVEL II AND RESIDENTIAL LEVEL III FACILITY. HOUSE OF HOPE (HOH) HAS A LICENSED BED CAPACITY OF 92 AND STEPPING STONES (SS) HAS A LICENSED BED CAPACITY OF 42.HOH/ SS HOLD THE MAXIMUM THREE-YEAR ACCREDITATION FROM CARF...THE REHABILITATION ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITIES, INTEGRATED,AND AOD/MH (CRIMINAL JUSTICE) PROGRAMS.PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:HOH/SS IS ORGANIZED AS AN INTEGRATED ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS/MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, PROVIDING A COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL, OTHER DRUGS/ADDICTIONS AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS.SOME OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED:A.COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPYB.SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELINGC.FAMILY THERAPYD.MEDICATION MANAGEMENTE.VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT/TRAININGF.ADDICTION AND MENTAL ILLNESS EDUCATIONG.SELF-HELP/PEER SUPPORT GROUPSSERVICES ARE DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED TO:A.SUPPORT THE RECOVERY, HEALTH, OR WELL-BEING OF THE PERSONS AND/OR FAMILIES SERVEDB.ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE PERSONS SERVEDC.REDUCE SYMPTOMS OR NEEDS AND BUILD RESILIENCED.RESTORE AND/OR IMPROVE FUNCTIONINGE.SUPPORT THE INTEGRATION OF THE PERSONS SERVED INTO THE COMMUNITYSERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A SEAMLESS SYSTEM OF CARE FOR ADULT MEN AND WOMEN (18+ YEARS OLD) WITH NEEDS IN ONE OR BOTH AREAS OR IDENTIFIED CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS.
  2. $564,883 spent. THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS -TREATMENT PROGRAM IS A THREE TO EIGHT MONTHS, THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THREE PHASES. THE INTENSIVE TREATMENT PHASE IS APPROXIMATELY EIGHT WEEKS, THE RE-ENTRY/EMPLOYMENT PHASE IS APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS AND AFTERCARE IS SIX MONTH.ALTHOUGH THESE TIME FRAMES REPRESENT GUIDELINES, RESIDENTS MUST MEET TREATMENT GOALS IN ORDER TO PROGRESS FROM ONE LEVEL OF TREATMENT TO THE NEXT. DECISIONS ON MOVEMENT TO THE NEXT COMPONENT OF TREATMENT WILL BE MADE BY THE CLINICAL TEAM AS WELL AS INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY. CURRENTLY WE ARE FUNDED FOR AT TOTAL OF 90 BEDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.RESIDENTIAL LEVEL II FOR DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IS A THREE TO SIX MONTH PROGRAM THAT IS MAINLY DESIGNED TO ADDRESS INDIVIDUALS WITH CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS. THE FRAMEWORK OF THIS PROGRAM IS SIMILAR TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION PROGRAM BUT DEALS WITH INDIVIDUALS WITH BOTH MENTAL ILLNESS AND ADDICTION.THIS PROGRAM HAS A PSYCHIATRIC OVERLAY OF SERVICES AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT TO INTEGRATE THE INDIVIDUAL INTO COMMUNITY SERVICES. CURRENTLY WE ARE FUNDED FOR 27 BEDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

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 May 1969.

    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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