The Collective at Building Hope
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Serving individuals with employment obstacles through providing professional apparel and hope, meaningful job training, and placement by developing their God-given potential.
- Income
- $504,975
- Spending
- $555,558
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 4.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 71%
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 76
- Highest pay
- $940, founding 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: 74 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 34% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 61 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give 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
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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)
- $321,190 spent. Workforce Development - Liberty's Station Job Training Program equipped participants with hands-on workforce experience, life skills, and mentorship to help them transition into sustainable employment. Through structured training in customer service, operations, and workplace readiness, participants gained both practical skills and personal confidence. This year, we trained twenty-two interns, with many successfully completing the program and moving into employment opportunities or further education. The program continues to be a powerful pathway toward independence and long-term personal growth.
- $168,267 spent. Interview preparation and job clothing - Amelia's Closet Client Program provided dignity-centered support to women in need by offering free business clothing, makeovers, and employment helps in a welcoming, boutique-style environment. Over the past year, we served nearly a hundred clients, ensuring each person received personalized care and the opportunity to select items that met their specific needs. Beyond meeting basic necessities, the program fostered confidence, restored a sense of worth, and helped our clients take meaningful steps toward stability in their daily lives.
- Volunteer Program:Our Volunteer Program mobilized a dedicated community of individuals who generously gave their time and talents to support every aspect of our mission. Volunteers contributed hundreds of hours serving clients, organizing inventory, mentoring trainees, and assisting with daily operations. Their involvement not only expanded our capacity to serve but also strengthened community connections and awareness of our work. The program continues to grow, creating meaningful opportunities for people to engage, give back, and make a tangible impact in the lives of those we serve.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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