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Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Inc

EIN 34-1655764 · Findlay, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF HOPE HOUSE IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING SOLUTIONS, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING HOMELESSNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
21
Volunteers
124
Highest pay
$119,191, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 December 31, 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. $632,490 spent. THE HOPE HOUSE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND RAPID REHOUSING ASSISTANCE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE THREE TO SIX MONTH CASE MANAGED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN WHICH HOUSEHOLDS HAVE MONTHLY CO-PAYS WHILE RECEIVING ASSISTANCE. QUALIFICATIONS ARE THE ADULT MUST BE LITERALLY HOMELESS OR AT IMMINENT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, MUST HAVE PROOF OF INCOME AND BE A RESIDENT OF HANCOCK COUNTY.
  2. $421,030 spent. THE HOPE HOUSE TRANSITIONAL SHELTER PROGRAM PROVIDES A HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED FOOD, SHELTER, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE TO HELP PREPARE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. APPROXIMATELY 55 WOMEN AND CHILDREN ARE ASSISTED ANNUALLY.
  3. $269,911 spent. THE HOPE HOUSE ABLE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGED PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE HOMELESS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE ALONG WITH CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HELP WITH WEEKLY LIVING NEEDS.
  4. $193,144 spent. THE HOPE HOUSE HOUSING OFFICE PROVIDES FREE ASSISTANCE TO APPROXIMATELY 5,500 LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, LANDLORDS, OR MANAGEMENT COMPANIES TO PREVENT EVICTION OR FORECLOSURE BY PROVIDING MEDITATION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND COMMUNITY REFERRALS. HOPE HOUSE DOES NOT PROVIDE CASH ASSISTANCE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAFE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING EITHER BY RENTING OR PURCHASING HOUSING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 December 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 April 1991.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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