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Erin Is Hope Foundation Inc

EIN 48-1193672 · Wichita, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceWeak35 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
37
Highest pay
$125,300, president

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

Fair: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Weak: 35 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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)
  1. $1.2 million spent. GIVEN THE RESTRICTIVE GUIDELINES AND THE FISCAL CONSTRAINTS OF OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OFTEN DO NOT RECEIVE THE INTENSIVE, REPETITIVE SERVICES IN ORDER FOR THEM TO REALIZE EVEN A MODEST VERSION OF THEIR UNDERLYING OUTCOME POTENTIAL. THIS DILEMMA IS COMPLICATED EVEN FURTHER SINCE MEDICAL INSURANCE COMPANIES CONTINUE TO REDUCE THEIR BENEFITS SUPPORTING MEDICAL THERAPIES FOR DISABLED CHILDREN. AS A RESULT, ONLY WEALTHY FAMILIES ARE TYPICALLY CAPABLE OF PURSUING SPECIALIZED PRIVATE SCHOOLING AND TREATMENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN. THE ERIN IS HOPE FOUNDATION, INC. IS DETERMINED TO PROVIDE THESE ESSENTIAL MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AT RATES THAT ALLOW ACCESSIBILITY FOR MANY FAMILIES. THIS YEAR, ERIN IS HOPE PROVIDED FULL-DAY AND HALF-DAY SCHOOL SERVICES. FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT In addition to the delivery of intensive, medical speech, occupational, physical and behavioral therapies to 148 pediatric patients with severe communicative, motor, behavioral, sensory and social disabilities, we also provided direct 1 to 1 specialized special educational instruction at remarkably reduced rates. Indeed, we charged our families less than the cost of weekly daycare for direct, daily 1 to1 pull-out or classroom instruction. Not only do deductibles and co-pays continue to present obstacles to treatment, the high costs of inflation have seriously challenged our young parents. Without significant charitable assistance, their children would simply be unable to attend. Families from every diverse racial, cultural, economic and religious demographic discover our special mission of outstanding services provided at affordable prices. In 2024, we served an increasing number of children with little or no ability to pay. In 2024, our Gifts for Erin and Matching Dollar scholarship gifts provided over 1,176,400 in charitable medical therapies and charitable special educational services. Additional Accomplishment In 2024, the Wheat State Falcons sponsored their annual car show benefiting Erin Is Hope. This 16th annual event was the most successful yet, raising over 21,000 for the Foundations Gifts for Erin scholarship fund. In fall 2024, the Beach Family Foundation honored Erin Is Hope with a 25,000 grant for the scholarship fund.

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

  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 2025.

    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 March 1999.

    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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