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Hope of Ogle County

EIN 36-3304863 · Rochelle, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. CARING PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE SAFETY PLANNING, SUPPORT, SHELTER, AND REFERRALS WHILE EMPOWERING SURVIVORS TO BUILD A SAFE AND PEACEFUL FUTURE.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
31
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$67,620, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $811,683 spent. THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND WALK-IN PROGRAM HOUSED 130 VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN FOR 4,320 DAYS AND 2,576.25 HOURS OF SERVICE. SHELTER INCLUDES HOUSING, FOOD, AND ALL OTHER SERVICES NECESSARY TO HELP THE FAMILY ESTABLISH SAFE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS. WALK IN SERVICES HELPED 364 VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN FOR 2,422 HOURS OF SERVICE. WALK IN SERVICES INCLUDES ADULT AND CHILD INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING AND LEGAL ADVOCACY. IN TOTAL HOPE OF OGLE COUNTY SERVED 494 INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS AND PROVIDED 4,998.25 HOURS OF SERVICE TO CLIENTS.
  2. $126,538 spent. HOPE CHEST TWICE LOVED BOUTIQUE IS A THRIFT STORE THAT HELPS RAISE FUNDS FOR HOPE OF OGLE COUNTY. DURING FY25 THE AVERAGE MONTHLY SALES WERE 13,940.08.
  3. $47,555 spent. THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM STARTED DECEMBER 1, 2011, AND THE PROGRAM CHANGED OVER TO EXTENDED EMERGENCY SHELTER (EES) DECEMBER 1, 2017. DURING FY25, EES HOUSED 4 VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN. EES INCLUDES ALL HOUSING, FOOD, AND ALL OTHER SERVICES NEEDED TO HELP THE FAMILY ESTABLISH A LONG-TERM SAFE LIVING ARRANGEMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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