Center for Hope Counseling Services Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
"TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT SERVE THEMSELVES IN THE NORTH GEORGIA AND CHATTANOOGA COMMUNITIES. OUR GOAL IS TO FURNISH THOSE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE HELP, THE PROFESSIONAL TOOLS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THIS TASK.
- Income
- $39,074
- Spending
- $35,618
- Reserves
- 5.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 70%
- Highest pay
- $12,500, executive di
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- $35,086 spent. "TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT SERVE THEMSELVES IN THE NORTH GEORGIA AND CHATTANOOGA COMMUNITIES. OUR GOAL IS TO FURNISH THOSE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE HELP, THE PROFESSIONAL TOOLS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THIS TASK. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO COUNSEL INDIVIDUALS, HOLD GROUP SESSIONS AND COUNSEL AT COUNTY JAIL HOUSES. THESE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO PAYING AND INDIGENT PERSONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S INDIGENT CARE GOALS WERE SURPASSED BY PROVIDING SERVICES TO THOSE THAT CANNOT AFFORD LIKE SERVICES BY CREDENTIALED AND LICENSED COUNSELORS FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. WORKSHOP GOALS WERE ACHIEVED BY ASSISTING HUNDREDS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH NO COST ANGER MANAGEMENT AND LOW COST OR ZERO BASED TRAINING BY QUALIFIED STAFF. FOOD ASSISTANCE GOALS WERE ACHIEVED BY ASSISTING CLIENTS WITH MUCH NEEDED FOOD AND SUPPLIES.
- $532 spent. "TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT SERVE THEMSELVES IN THE NORTH GEORGIA AND CHATTANOOGA COMMUNITIES. OUR GOAL IS TO FURNISH THOSE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE HELP, THE PROFESSIONAL TOOLS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THIS TASK.
Source: Form 990EZ 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 September 2011.
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 October 21, 2026.
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