Hope Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE HOPE CENTER FOR KIDS STRIVES TO FAITHFULLY INSPIRE HOPE IN THE LIVES OF YOUTH AND CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCATION, EMPLOYABILITY, COLLABORATION AND FAITH.
- Income
- $1.9 million
- Spending
- $2.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 65%
- Reserves
- 19.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
- Employees
- 39
- Volunteers
- 312
- Highest pay
- $108,861, executive director
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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 19.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 64% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1565% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 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 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 (2)
- $1.2 million spent. OMAHA HOPE EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING ACADEMY - THE OMAHA PROGRAM OFFERS A STRENGTHS BASED EDUCATION PROGRAM IN WHICH STUDENTS IN GRADES K - 12 RECEIVE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, INCLUDING HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND REMEDIAL TUTORING. THE GRADE LEVELS ARE SPLIT INTO K - 6 AND GRADES 7 - 12. BOTH OF THE AGE GROUPS OFFER A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO KEEP STUDENTS ENGAGED IN LEARNING YEAR-ROUND. FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, ACTIVITIES ARE GEARED TOWARD PREPARING YOUTH FOR COLLEGE BY DEVELOPING A CAREER PLAN, WORKING ON SCHOLARSHIPS AND UNDERSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS. THE EMPLOYMENT ACADEMY PROGRAM IS AN EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE CURRICULUM MATERIALS INCLUDE THE TOPICS OF FINANCIAL LITERACY, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND WELLNESS INFORMATION TO DEVELOP HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES. GUEST SPEAKERS OFFER INFORMATION ON CAREER OPTIONS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE YOUTH IN THE EMPLOYMENT ACADEMY RECEIVE A STIPEND FOR MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS.
- $333,994 spent. THE SCHENZEL COMMUNITY CENTER - THE COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAM (PREVIOUSLY NAMED HOPE SKATE) OFFERS A SPACE FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THE OMAHA PROGRAMS. THE FACILITY PROVIDES INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN THE HOPE EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING ACADEMY ALLOWING THEM TO CONTINUE TO LEARN JOB READINESS SKILLS. THE FACILITY IS ALSO RENTED OUT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES IN NORTH OMAHA; DURING THE RENTAL ENGAGEMENTS, HOPE SKATE EMPLOYS GRADUATES OF THE HOPE EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING ACADEMY WHILE PROVIDING A PLACE FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND CELEBRATIONS.
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
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 December 2024.
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 March 2000.
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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