Mobile Hope
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To build relationships, hope, and a culture of achievement within mobile home communities through education, healthy activities, resource connections, and faith development.
- Income
- $1.4 million
- Spending
- $686,710
- Spent on programs
- 74%
- Reserves
- 2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 171
- Highest pay
- $72,793, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 234% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1574% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (3)
- $239,175 spent. Mobile Hope puts a high value on educational development of both students and adults. Our after school programs are operated three days/wk and include literacy development, math drills, assignment help, reading time, site words, and more. For older students, STEM projects and teacher partnerships aid us in giving students targeted care. High school students are also brought on Vision Trips to see colleges, trade schools, and other post-secondary education options. And in the summer, students are a part of on-site summer school, summer fun, and teen force programs to keep them engaged and reduce summer slide.
- $211,706 spent. Teens and preteens participate in our Journey program (5th-7th grade) and Treehouse program (8th-12th grade) where they can connect with one another and explore life's difficult questions. These programs include Connect nights, Peer Support Groups, and one-on-one mentorship programs with trusted adults. Last year alone, teens received over 1700 student mentoring hours by staff and volunteers. 91 student events were hosted inluding monthly trips off-site for fun, service projects, and learning opportunities.
- $56,873 spent. Mobile Hope has seen tremendous success with our Family Thrive program at our Corcoran and Dayton locations this year. In this program adults throughout our communities can meet with our Family Advocate to address challenges, set goals, apply for jobs, examine benefits they may qualify for, and receive physical or emotional support. Our neighbors received over 265 hours of one-on-one support throughout this year.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 August 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 July 2014.
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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