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Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence Inc

EIN 65-0108794 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE INCS MISSION IS TO FIGHT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION IN MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD COUNTIES AND TO PROMOTE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

Income
$893,225
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 63%
Employees
29
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$148,767, past -ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    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 March 31, 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. $228,104 spent. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INITIATIVE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PROTECTED CLASSES UNDER FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL FAIR HOUSING LAWS BECOME KNOWLEDGEABLE CONCERNING THEIR RIGHTS AND THE MEANS AVAILABLE TO SEEK REDRESS FOR FAIR HOUSING VIOLATIONS. THE INITIATIVE ALSO INCLUDES PRIVATE HOUSING INDUSTRY PROVIDER EDUCATION PROGRAMS STRUCTURED TO FURNISH DEVELOPERS REAL ESTATE BROKERS PROPERTY MANAGERS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE MEDIA ADVERTISING INDUSTRY WITH THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION NECESSARY TO FULLY COMPLY WITH FAIR HOUSING LAWS. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IN MEETING THEIR MANDATED RESPONSIBILITY TO AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING. FAIR HOUSING COUNSELING AS WELL AS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SOUTH FLORIDA RESIDENTS SEEKING HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PRIVATE HOUSING MARKET.
  2. $430,880 spent. THE PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE PROGRAM INCLUDES INTAKE OF COMPLAINTS OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION,INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED FAIR HOUSING VIOLATIONS FAIR HOUSING TESTING AND PURSUING THE ENFORCEMENT OF MERITORIOUS CLAIMS.
  3. $269,734 spent. THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM PROMOTES INVESTMENT IN NEIGHBORHOODS THAT HAVE BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE FORECLOSURE CRISIS. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS HOMEOWNERSHIP NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROPERTY REHABILITATION AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on August 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2020.

    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 March 2026.

    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 June 2021.

    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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