A Light of Hope Support Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We strive to inspire encourage support and celebrate personal growth and spiritual development for families youth and young adults in recovery from addiction or self-destructive behaviors
- Income
- $98,243
- Spending
- $85,932
- Reserves
- 21.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 67%
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 21.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
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 (1)
- $73,431 spent. A Light of Hope also known as ALOH provides support for Youth Young Adults 14-26 years of age and their families struggling with substance abuse issues and or any other self-destructive actions or behaviors. Parent Support Groups: These groups are for parents who have a child struggling with substance abuse issues and or any other self-destructive actions or behaviors. They provide tools and discussion topics to help parents bring healthy recovery and support back into their families. All our weekly parent support groups are free and are funded through individual donations and fundraisers. Groups are conducted by trained parent facilitators two times a week on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings and are held at our ALOH offices in Santa Clarita California. Youth Young Adult Support Groups: These groups are for Youth Young Adults 14-26 years of age struggling with substance abuse issues and or any other self-destructive actions or behaviors. These groups provide participants with tools for healthy recovery and a place to share and connect with other peers struggling with similar issues. The group dynamics allow and promote strong positive peer relationships and healthy recovery. They encourage personal responsibility and a willingness to change from negative actions or behaviors. All our weekly Youth Young Adult support groups are free and are funded through individual donations and fundraisers. Groups are conducted by both adult and youth volunteers in recovery. The groups are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and are held at our ALOH offices in Santa Clarita California. Youth Social Events: These events include barbecues games movies and general social times for youth and young adults involved in ALOH. These monthly activities are conducted by adult volunteers on weekend days or evenings and consist of social events conducted in a safe and sober environment to promote healthy recovery and positive peer interaction. The events may be held at the homes of families involved with ALOH. They are held here in Santa Clarita California and are funded through private donations and fundraisers. Fitness Activities: These activities include surfing hiking and broomball in the Santa Clarita California area. They are held on weekends and led by adult volunteers experienced in these types of activities. The broomball is conducted at a local Ice-Skating rink. These fitness activities promote healthy recovery peer interaction and physical fitness.
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 June 2012.
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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