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House of New Hope

EIN 31-1391448 · Saint Louisvl, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak20 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS OUR MISSION TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOVE AND COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST BY PROTECTING AND ENHANCING THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF PERSONS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ACROSS THE CONTINUUM OF LIFE THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE INTEGRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND PROFESSIONALPRACTICE IN ALL AGENCY SERVICES.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
27
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$97,014, chief financial officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 20 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 64% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $1.9 million spent. FOSTER CARE: HOUSE OF NEW HOPE'S TRAUMA-INFORMED TREATMENT FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IS A DISTINCT, POWERFUL, AND UNIQUE MODEL OF CARE THAT PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH A COMBINATION OF THE BEST ELEMENTS OF FOSTER CARE AND RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTERS. IN TREATMENT FOSTER CARE, THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THE NURTURING AND THERAPEUTIC FAMILY ENVIRONMENT ARE COMBINED WITH ACTIVE AND STRUCTURED TRAUMA-INFORMED TREATMENT. THE TRAUMA-INFORMED TREATMENT FOSTER PROGRAM PROVIDES, IN A CLINICALLY EFFECTIVE AND COST-EFFECTIVE WAY, INDIVIDUALIZED AND INTENSIVE TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE PLACED IN INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS. THE PROGRAM SERVES OVER 225 TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN EACH YEAR RANGING IN AGES FROM BIRTH THROUGH 21 YEARS OLD IN NEED OF SUBSTITUTE CARE DUE TO NEGLECT, ABUSE, OR BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS. CHILD-SAFETY RELATED OUTCOMES: 1. 100% OF YOUTH SERVED ARE KEPT SAFE FROM ABUSE/NEGLECT WHILE UNDER CARE OF PROVIDER. 2. LESS THAN 1% OF CHILDREN ARE INVOLVED IN AWOL EVENTS. 3. TOP 25 PERCENTILE IN ALL REPORTED CFSR INDICATORS FOR ALL FRANKLIN AND CUYAHOGA COUNTY PROVIDERS. 4. TIMELY REUNIFICATION - TOP 50 PERCENTILE FOR ALL FRANKLIN COUNTY PROVIDERS. 5. PLACEMENT RECIDIVISM - TOP 25 PERCENTILE FOR ALL FRANKLIN AND CUYAHOGA COUNTY PROVIDERS. 6. SHORT TERM PLACEMENT STABILITY - TOP 50 PERCENTILE FOR ALL FRANKLIN COUNTY PROVIDERS AND TOP 25 PERCENTILE FOR ALL CUYAHOGA COUNTY PROVIDERS. 7. MODERATE TERM PLACEMENT STABILITY - TOP 25 PERCENTILE FOR ALL FRANKLIN AND CUYAHOGA COUNTY PROVIDERS. 8. LONG TERM PLACEMENT STABILITY - TOP 25 PERCENTILE FOR ALL FRANKLIN AND CUYAHOGA COUNTY PROVIDERS.
  2. $231,920 spent. DEVELOPMENT DISABILITY SERVICES: HOUSE OF NEW HOPE PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF RESIDENTIAL WAIVER SERVICES TO ADULTS AND YOUTH BEING SERVED BY COUNTY BOARDS OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. SPECIFICALLY, HOUSE OF NEW HOPE IS CERTIFIED TO PROVIDE HOMEMAKER AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES, ADULT FOSTER CARE, NON-MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION, AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICES IN ALL OF OHIO'S 88 COUNTIES. IN ADDITION, HOUSE OF NEW HOPE PROVIDES SPECIALIZED OUT-PATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO DUALLY DIAGNOSED ADULTS AND CHILDREN (CO-EXISTING DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL DISORDERS) IN OVER 10 COUNTIES ACROSS OHIO. OUR SERVICES SUPPORT A POSITIVE INTERVENTION CULTURE AND RESTRAINT-FREE BEHAVIOR PLANNING WITH AN EMPHASIS ON INNOVATIVE POSITIVE APPROACHES FOR SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH INTENSIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT NEEDS.
  3. $5,936 spent. BEHAVORIAL SERVICES: HOUSE OF NEW HOPE OFFERS AN ARRAY OF ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A VARIETY OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS. WE BELIEVE THAT GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES, PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CAN OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND LEARN TO DEAL WITH MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES SUCCESSFULLY.
  4. $85,674 spent. ADOPTION AND HOME STUDY SERVICES: HOUSE OF NEW HOPE ASSISTS ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AND PREGNANT WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN MATCHED BY AN OUT-OF-STATE AGENCY WHEN THE BIRTH PARENT(S) LIVE IN OHIO. HOUSE OF NEW HOPE WILL PROVIDE COUNSELING, ADVICE AND EMOTIONAL/EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO BOTH PROSEPCTIVE ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AND WOMEN AND MEN FACED WITH AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY. HOME STUDIES WILL BE COMPLETED AS THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR COURTS AND OUR AGENCY CAN FACILITATE AN EXPEDITED 72-HOUR SURRENDER OF PARENTAL RIGHTS WITHOUT THE NEED OF AN OUTSIDE ATTORNEY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 May 1996.

    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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