Hopes Hands Community Collaborative
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Create opportunities for communication, networking, and learning;Build and support relationships and communities within Owen County;Identify and promote transformation in practice, services, and public policy;Develop and provide access to resources and leadership; andAssist with the implementation of services to meet the needs of the citizens of Owen County.
- Income
- $218,656
- Spending
- $206,854
- Spent on programs
- 58%
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Highest pay
- $61,212, director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1558% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 18 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (1)
- $119,507 spent. Drug Free Communities Grant Accomplishments:The Owen County Drug Prevention Coalition has implemented evidence-based prevention strategies throughout the Owen County School District and the broader community. Our primary goal is to foster collaboration in implementing programs and strategies that aim to reduce youth substance use. As a coalition, we organize and support positive school and community events, offering both educational resources and a safe environment for youth.Programs for 2020 includedResponsible Beverage Server Training for all Owen County alcohol retailersIn-Depth Tobacco Education training for students at MBMSThe Dinner Table ProjectThe Not In My House CampaignDistribution of medication lock boxes and disposal pouchesHopes Hands offers additional programming aimed at reducing youth substance abuse, including:Dolly Partons Imagination Library: Providing books to children from birth to age 5 to encourage early literacy and positive development.Owen County Youth Services Center: Supporting students in grades 5 through 12 by reducing barriers to education and providing resources for success.Owen County Christmas Project: Serving students from preschool through 12th grade with holiday support.School Supplies Program: Ensuring students have the necessary supplies for success in the classroom.Power Pack Program: Providing weekend and holiday meals to students in need to ensure they have access to nutritious food.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2011.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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