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Hope Center for Children

EIN 57-0601487 · Spartanburg, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S MISSION IS TO BUILD STABLE, HEALTHY FAMILIES IN THE UPSTATE OF SC BY PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
78
Volunteers
291
Highest pay
$124,453, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 September 30, 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 (5)
  1. $1.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE: THE CENTER PROVIDES AROUND-THE CLOCK CARE FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT, THROUGH OUR RESIDENTIAL SHELTER, AND GROUP HOME FOR TEENAGE GIRLS AND BOYS, AND SIBLING GROUPS. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED 56 CHILDREN DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, 32 CHILDREN DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024, OFFERING AN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL THAT CREATES A FAMILY STYLE ENVIRONMENT AND HELPS YOUTH INTERNALIZE THE SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL. 90% OF THE RESIDENTS AT ANCHOR HOUSE TAKING THE CASEY LIFE SKILLS TEST SHOWED LIFE SKILLS IMPROVEMENT IN PRE AND POST-TEST AND 100% OF SCHOOL AGED RESIDENTS IN THE EMERGENCY SHELTER ATTENDED SCHOOL REGULARLY.
  2. $743,452 spent. POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM: ALSO CALLED TRIPLE P, THIS IS A PARENT EDUCATION MODEL THAT HAS PROVEN TO HELP PARENTS BUILD STRONG, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND FEEL MORE CONFIDENT IN NAVIGATING THEIR CHILD'S MOST CHALLENGING DAYS. THIS PROGRAM HAS AN ARRAY OF INTERVENTIONS DESIGNED TO OFFER DIFFERENT LEVELS OF INTENSITY, FROM TIP SHEETS TO BROAD-REACH SEMINARS TO A MORE INTENSIVE 10-WEEK INTERVENTION FOR HIGHLY MOTIVATED PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS STRUGGLING THROUGH BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS WITH A CHILD. THE POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM ENGAGED 737 CAREGIVERS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025. OF THE 737 ENGAGED, 707 COMPLETED THE PROGRAM YIELDING A RETENTION RATE OF 96%. DURING 90-DAY FOLLOW-UP CALLS, 100% OF THE CAREGIVERS REPORTED THEY NO LONGER LOSE CONTROL WHEN DEALING WITH THEIR CHILDREN. DURING THOSE SAME FOLLOW-UPS, 80% REPORTED THAT THEY GIVE REGULAR PRAISE TO THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. IN ADDITION, PRE AND POST PROTECTIVE FACTOR SURVEY DATA REVEAL THAT 70% SHOWED IMPROVED FAMILY FUNCTIONING, AND 75% HAD IMPROVED KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR CHILDREN.
  3. $547,994 spent. TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM (TLP): THIS PROGRAM SERVES RUNAWAY OR HOMELESS YOUTH BETWEEN 16 AND 22 YEARS OLD, MAKING SURE THAT IN 18 MONTHS OF SERVICE, THEY SAVE MONEY FOR THEIR NEXT PERMANENT RESIDENCE, GET A JOB AND GAIN THE SKILLS TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT. MANY YOUTHS SERVED WERE FORMERLY IN FOSTER CARE. THE PROGRAM SERVED 22 YOUTH DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025. THE PROGRAM SERVED 9 YOUTH DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, 100% OF THOSE SERVED SHOWED IMPROVEMENT IN KNOWING HOW TO KEEP THEMSELVES SAFE, AND 100% FELT THE HOUSING WAS SAFE.
  4. $457,776 spent. FAMILY RESOURCE CONNECTION AND PRESERVATION SERVICES (FRCPS): THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PARENTING AND IN-HOME CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO LOWER RISKS OF CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT. FAMILIES ARE REFERRED BY THE SC DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO GET SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADDRESS FAMILIES FROM EXPERIENCING THE TRAUMA OF ABUSE OF NEGLECT. THE PROGRAM SERVED 129 FAMILIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, HELPING THEM TO OVERCOME SOCIAL ISOLATION, MEETING THEIR CHILD'S BASIC NEEDS, INAPPROPRIATE SUPERVISION, ETC. THE PROGRAM SERVED 76 PARENTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024.
  5. $403,284 spent. CLINICIAL SUPPORT SERVICES: THE CLINICAL ARM SERVES BOTH RESIDENTS IN HOPE CENTER'S CARE AS WELL AS CHILDREN, FAMILY, AND ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY.ALL RESIDENTS BENEFIT FROM THE ASSESSMENT FUNCTIONS OF THIS ARM, AND RESIDENTS NOT CONNECTED TO A THERAPIST AT INTAKE BENEFIT FROM THERAPY AS NEEDED.IN THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR, THE RESIDENTIAL ARM SERVED 26 YOUTH WHILE THE COMMUNITY ARM SERVED 10 CLIENTS.THE COMMUNITY ARM IN 2025 SERVED 50 CLIENTS AND THE RESIDENTIAL ARM SERVED 60 YOUTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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