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The Hope Church of Detroit Inc

EIN 47-3088141 · Detroit, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HOPE DETROIT IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN. OUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE TO SERVE AND SPREAD HOPE TO OUR COMMUNITY. OUR ORGANIZATION HELPS THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING FREE MEALS FOR PEOPLE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS. DURING THESE FEEDINGS, OUR ORGANIZATION SHARES FROM THE BIBLE TO THE PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE. WE HOST EVENTS FOR EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL. THE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED BY BOARD MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS AND ARE CONDUCTED IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN. 90 PERCENT OF OUR TIME AND EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED TO OUR ACTIVITIES AND 10 PERCENT OF OUR TIME AND EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES. THE ACTIVITIES ARE FUNDED BY DONATIONS AND FURTHER OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE BECAUSE WE BELIEVE THE GOSPEL IS THE HOPE OF THE WORLD AND WE TEACH THAT EVERYONE IS CREATED EQUAL AND HAS OPPORTUNITIES AND LIVE WITH HOPE. WE UPLIFT THE COMMUNITY OF DETROIT AND RESOURCES TO TH

Income
$102,199
Spending
$102,081
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$60,000, president

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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)
  1. $77,987 spent. PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF DIAPERS TO A DIAPER DRIVE. PROVIDED 300 ALDI GIFT CARDS TO FAMILIES FOR THANKSGIVING PROVIDED CHRISTMAS TOYS AND GIFTS TO KIDS OF INCARCERATED PARENTS PROVIDED TOYS TO THE CHILDREN HOSPITAL FOR CHRISTMAS PROVIDED TOYS FOR A CHRISTMAS STORE FOR FAMILIES TO SHOP FOR THEIR CHILDREN PROVIDED BAG LUNCHES FOR SATURDAY FEEDINGS FOR THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 August 2023.

    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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