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Cy-Hope Inc

EIN 45-2346150 · Cypress, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR KIDS. OUR VISION IS TO MOBILIZE ENTIRE COMMUNITITES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO SUCCESS; TODAY'S KIDS BECOME TOMORROW'S LEADERS. INSTILL HOPE IN UNDERSERVED CHILDREN, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) NURTURING THEIR POTENTIAL TO BECOME EDUCATED AND EMPOWERED INDIVIDUALS WHO CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO THEIR COMMUNITY, FOSTERING LASTING LIFE TRANSFORMATIONS. WE BRING NEEDS AND SOLUTIONS TOGETHER AND SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONS TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE.

Income
$8.0 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
111
Volunteers
905
Highest pay
$148,300, licensed professional counselor

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $1.6 million spent. COUNSELING CENTER - CY-HOPE COUNSELING OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES. SERVICES INCLUDE WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH PLAY THERAPY, BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, FILIAL THERAPY, AND PARENT CONSULTATION. IN ADDITION, CY-HOPE COUNSELING SPECIALIZES IN CHILD, ADOLESCENT, AND TWEEN COUNSELING, DESIGNED WITH EACH CHILD'S SPECIFIC NEEDS. CY-HOPE COUNSELING ALSO PROVIDES COUPLES COUNSELING, PREMARITAL THERAPY, FAMILY COUNSELING, AND GROUP COUNSELING. ADULT THERAPY IS ALSO OFFERED TO WORK ON A VARIETY OF ISSUES INCLUDING ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, EXISTENTIAL CONCERNS, LIFE TRANSITIONS, AND ANGER MANAGEMENT. THERAPISTS HAVE EXPERTISE WORKING WITH CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM, OFFERING INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, SOCIAL SKILLS THERAPY, AND PARENT CONSULTATION.
  2. $2.2 million spent. RESALE MARKETS - THE HOPE CHEST RESALE MARKETS ARE EACH A 25,000 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE AND SHOPPING AREA WHICH SELL DONATED ITEMS. ALL FUNDS BENEFIT THE PROGRAMS OF CY-HOPE, MAKING LIFE BETTER FOR KIDS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $211,328 spent. BACKPACK PROGRAM - IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD HUNGER AND TO PROVIDE EACH CHILD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE, THE BACKPACK PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD FOR NEEDY SCHOOL CHILDREN EACH WEEKEND. IN EACH BAG, CHILDREN FIND FOOD THAT WILL HELP SUSTAIN THEM THROUGH THE WEEKENDS WHEN SCHOOL FOOD IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. CY-HOPE, INV. CURRENTLY SERVES 74 SCHOOLS WHICH INCLUDES OVER 1,200 CHILDREN.
  4. $894,603 spent. HOPE CENTERS - CY-HOPE, INC. CURRENTLY OPERATES 4 HOPE CENTERS LOCATED IN LONGHORN, WINDFERN, WILLOW GREEN, AND WALLER, IN ADDITION TO A MOBILE HOPE CENTER (MOBILE STEM BUS). THE CENTERSPROVIDE HOMEWORK HELP, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, ART/CRAFTS, STORYTELLING, TUTORING AND DAY CAMPS TO APPROXIMATELY 191 CHILDREN. THROUGH CAMP LEMONADE, CY-HOPE IS ALSO ABLE TO PROVIDE AN ENRICHING SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH. CAMP LEMONADE IS A CHRISTIAN BASED 5 DAY, 4 NIGHT CAMP AT STONE CREEK RANCH IN NEW ULM, TEXAS. ALSO OFFERED ARE ADULT BIBLE STUDIES, CITIZENSHIP CLASSES, AND ESL CLASSES TO APPROXIMATELY 25 ADULTS. $4,503 OF IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS WERE RECEIVED IN 2024 FOR THE USE OF FACILITIES.DIERKER'S CHAMPS - A PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN TO RECEIVE BASEBALL INSTRUCTION UTILIZING TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING WITHIN CY-FAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION. 207 KIDS PLAYED AT ALL LEVELS.IN SCHOOL SUPPORT - CY-HOPE, INC. IS COMMITTED TO PARTNERING WITH SCHOOLS AND OFFERING MINISTRY OF SUSTENANCE, MENTORING, TUTORING, VOLUNTEERS AND EMPOWERMENT FOR LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY.POP SCHOLARSHIP (PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM) - THROUGH OUR PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (POP), CY-HOPE HELPS COVER FEES FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS TAKING COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL OR PURSUING VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS THROUGH CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (CTE) CLASSES.DEVINE VIRTUOSOS PROGRAM - CY-HOPE, INC. ESTABLISHED AN ONGOING COLLABORATIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH CFISD CURRICULUM LEADERS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THE AREA OF FINE ARTS BY IDENTIFYING TEACHERS' CLASSROOM NEEDS, ESPECIALLY AT CAMPUSES WITH HIGHER RATES OF LOW INCOME STUDENTS.

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 May 2019.

    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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