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Hi-Hope Service Center Inc

EIN 58-1354523 · Lawrenceville, GA

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

HI-HOPE SERVICE CENTER PROVIDES QUALITY SERVICES THAT EMPOWERINDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO DEFINEAND LIVE A MEANINGFUL LIFE.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
100
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$145,217, ceo

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 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 June 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 (3)
  1. $2.3 million spent. HI-HOPE'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES 24 HOUR/DAY, 7 DAYS/WEEKSUPERVISION, SUPPORTS AND HABILITATIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITHINTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. HI-HOPE PROVIDES SERVICES IN5 HOMES LOCATED IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF GWINNETT COUNTY. THROUGHHI-HOPE STAFF, RESIDENTS ARE SUPPORTED IN LIVING HEALTHY, SAFE,PRODUCTIVE AND MEANINGFUL LIVES IN THE COMMUNITIES OF THEIR CHOOSING.RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS WELL AS THE STRENGTHENING ANDDEVELOPMENTAL OF SOCIAL NETWORKS THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM, ARTISTICEXPRESSION AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS A FOCUS OF THEPROGRAM. DURING THE LAST YEAR, HI-HOPE SUPPORTED 20 ADULTS IN THISPROGRAM.
  2. $1.5 million spent. COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR ADULTS WITHRELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS WELL AS THE STRENGTHENING ANDDEVELOPMENTAL OF SOCIAL NETWORKS THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM, ARTISTICEXPRESSION AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS A FOCUS OF THEPROGRAM. DURING THE LAST YEAR, HI-HOPE SUPPORTED 20 ADULTS IN THISPROGRAM. DEVELOPMENTAL/INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, THROUGH A STRUCTURED FRAMEWORKOF DAILY ACTIVITIES. INDIVIDUALS ARE SUPPORTED TO LEARN NEW SKILLS,CREATE AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH BOTH DISABLED AND NON-DISABLEDPEERS AND LIVE SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVES. OPERATING 5 DAYS EACH WEEK FOR 6 HOURS EACH DAY, THE FOCUS OF HI-HOPE'S GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITYACCESS SERVICES IS "E3- EXPRESS, EXPLORE, ENGAGE." IN THIS WAY, ALLPARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPRESS THEIR INDIVIDUALITY ANDEMOTIONS, PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE NEW PLACES, PEOPLE ANDTHINGS AND ENGAGE WITH THE WORLD AROUND THEM IN A WAY THAT ISMEANINGFUL TO THEM. DURING THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, HI-HOPESUPPORTED APPROXIMATELY 150 ADULTS IN THIS PROGRAM, PROVIDING SERVICES
  3. HI-HOPE'S COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS AND ADULTSWITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) TO ENTER THEWORKFORCE AND SUCCESSFULLY MAINTAIN THEIR EMPLOYMENT. THROUGH OURPRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES PROGRAM, WE PREPARE HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE UPON GRADUATION ANDEXPAND EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION IN AREAS THAT LACK PROGRAMS. ONCE ADULTSARE READY TO ACTIVELY SEEK EMPLOYMENT, WE USE A "DISCOVERY" PROCESS TOASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH IDENTIFYING INTERESTS AND STRENGTHS. DURINGTHE "JOB PLACEMENT" PHASE WE ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH JOB APPLICATIONS,INTERVIEW PREPARATION AND ORIENTATION TRAINING. WHEN A PERSON IS READYTO ADVANCE THEIR CAREER, SEEK A NEW CAREER, OR START THEIR OWNBUSINESS, HI-HOPE PROVIDES THEM WITH THE TRAINING NEEDED TO RE-ENTER

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 1967.

    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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