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Hope Family Services Inc

EIN 59-1970241 · Bradenton, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of HOPE is to promote safety, strength and well-being for those affected by domestic violence in Manatee County, Florida. In order to accomplish the mission, HOPE operates a continuum of services that range from a 24 hour help line and emergency safe shelter to advocacy, safety planning, counseling (both individual and group) for adults and children, case/service management, and other services to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Regardless of the service provided, since HOPE's inception in 1979, safety for victims of domestic violence and their children is the cornerstone of all activities. HOPE is the only state certified service provider that assists victims of domestic violence and their children in Manatee County. The vision is to provide quality domestic violence services for the community.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
47
Volunteers
62
Highest pay
$151,781, 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

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. Emergency Safe Shelter: Hope's Emergency Safe Shelter offers sanctuary for Manatee County adult victims and survivors of domestic violence and their minor/dependent children who have no safe place to stay due to intimate partner violence. Hope's Emergency Safe Shelter helps those who report being a victim of domestic violence regardless of age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, political belief, citizenship, immigration status, marital status, language spoken or mental/physical disability. Generally, the population served is Manatee County residents; however, when space permits, Hope assists other domestic violence program clients who must relocate due to safety concerns. (Expenses $ 200,772 including grants of $) Hope Chest
  2. $645,539 spent. Advocacy Program: The Advocacy Program assists adult victims and survivors of domestic violence with a safe place to evaluate their options while learning safety strategies and deciding the next course of action. Advocates assist those who call or come in with front-line, emergency, trauma-informed, crisis oriented assistance including immediate safety planning, legal intakes, referrals for basic services such as food, housing assistance, budgeting classes, childcare, etc. and whatever clients deem necessary.
  3. $583,511 spent. Children's Counseling Program: The Children's Counseling Program is for children and youth who live in (or have lived in) families where domestic violence occurs or has been witnessed. The goal of the program is twofold, help Manatee County children who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence heal from the trauma of violence while providing a safe place for children to express their feelings in an effort to teach new, appropriate skills for living an abuse and violence-free life, which ultimately breaks the intergenerational cycle of violence. (Expenses $ 200,772 including grants of $) Hope Chest
  4. $200,772 spent. Hope Chest

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 1981.

    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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