The Hopequest Ministry Group Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The HopeQuest Ministry Group Inc.s vision is to: 1) advance Judeo-Christian methodologies in the professional disciplines of mental health and addiction recovery; 2) equip professional clinicians and church leaders in their understanding related to complex individual, marriage, and family difficulties; 3) provide program models, resources and consultations assisting professional clinicians and church leaders in establishing helping programs and services in their own context; 4) provide academic internship training opportunities for masters and doctoral level students in counseling and research related fields; 5) develop and publish peer reviewed professional journal documenting the efficacy of a Christian based model of counseling; 6) regain a place of respect and toleration for Christian professional practitioners and theorists, 7) model a relevant lifestyle evangelism resulting in true transformation and positive life change in the context of western culture who no longer sees Christ
- Income
- $2.8 million
- Spending
- $2.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- -1.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 80%
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $75,115, chairman
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
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 44% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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 64% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 (1)
- $2.2 million spent. For the year ended December 31, 2023, The HopeQuest Ministry Group Inc. operated the following programs:Residential Intensive Programs and Treatment Services THE TREK PROGRAM The TREK Program is a 12-week intensive treatment program designed for men 18 years of age and older who struggle with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse (or dependence), substance abuse (or dependence) or sexual brokenness. This program meets the requirements of The American Society of Addictive Medicine (ASAM) for persons needing a Level III.5 treatment option. THE TREK IOP PROGRAM The TREK IOP Program is a 6 to 16-week (12 week average) intensive outpatient treatment program designed for men 18 years of age and older who struggle with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse (or dependence), substance abuse (or dependence) or sexual brokenness. This program meets the requirements of The American Society of Addictive Medicine (ASAM) for persons needing a Level II.1 treatment option. THE SOBER LIVING PROGRAM During 2021, the name of the Transitional Housing Program was changed to the Sober Living Program. The Sober Living Program is designed for clients who wish to live in a recovery community as a part of their journey. The housing option is designed to assist clients in progressively taking responsibility for their independent living within a structured, supportive, and supervised recovery. Client fees cover their housing, and recovery community meetings, which are supervised by a continuing-care counseling-case worker associate. The HopeQuest ministry team provides assistance and support as clients secure gainful employment, viable transportation, and their own [recovery-safe] independent housing opportunity. Outpatient Programs and Treatment Services THE CONTINUING CARE PROGRAM The Continuing Care Program of The HopeQuest Ministry Group, Inc. offers HopeQuest graduates a community of support and accountability that promotes relapse prevention and ongoing personal growth. This less structured level of care in the HopeQuest Model emphasizes regular counseling. Support, Accountability, and Recovery Programs THE JOURNEY PROGRAM The Journey Program is designed for female spouses, eighteen years of age and older who have been impacted by husbands involved in (or who have been involved in) sexual addiction or other sexually inappropriate behaviors (infidelity, pornography use, etc.) The program offers a facilitated small group support environment for those responding to and healing from wounds resulting from their spouses hurtful behaviors. The Journey Program is a closed group and requires that new members participate in an orientation process. THE WALKING FREE PROGRAM The Walking Free Program is a support and discipleship focused group which also offers accountability for those struggling with life dominating issues related to sexual brokenness. The group starts out with a large group worship and teaching session followed by small groups of six to eight men led by a seasoned Walking Free participant who has become a member of the leadership team. It is a closed group, meaning that only people who have demonstrated readiness for the group are allowed to participate. New potential group participants are assessed for readiness and prepared for small group participation. The program is designed for both those who have just begun exploring recovery and for those who have been in recovery for some time and are looking for a recovery community that will assist them in their ongoing recovery journey. Educational & Experiential Learning Seminars or RetreatsSUCCESSFUL LIVING SEMINAR: RECLAIMING FAMILIES The Successful Living Seminar: Reclaiming Families offers a weekend (Friday through Sunday) program designed to address the needs of family members, spouses and selected other significant relationships of clients participating in The TREK Program. Participants are exposed to a psycho- educational group, process group, and interactive group experiences designed to gain an understanding of the systemic and complex nature of addiction while learning methods of honest and authentic communication that facilitates intimate communication rather than provoking defensive posturing. THE JOURNEY PROGRAM RETREAT WEEKEND The Journey Program Retreat is designed for spouses, 18 years of age and older, who have been impacted by sexual infidelity and who might benefit from having the opportunity to engage with others who have faced similar difficulties for the purpose of personal renewal and boosting their own healing and personal recovery process. THE WALKING FREE PROGRAM RETREAT WEEKEND The Walking Free Retreat is designed for those, 18 years of age and older, who struggle with sexual brokenness issues and who might benefit from having the opportunity to engage with others who have faced similar difficulties for the purpose of personal renewal and boosting their own healing and personal recovery process. Equipping Leaders & Training Professionals PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS The HopeQuest Ministry Group clinical staff members provide consultations with other professionals in the context of assessment, evaluation, treatment strategy, and treatment intervention. In addition, consultations are provided for professionals who are engaged in the process of establishing components of the HopeQuest model in their own professional context. Replication Programs The HopeQuest Ministry Group provides resources, training opportunities, and consultations in modularized formats, at varying skill levels for professional clinicians or church leaders who desire to establish components of the HopeQuest model in their local context.
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 October 2004.
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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