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Washington Street Hope Center Inc

EIN 72-1157243 · Marksville, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WASHINGTON STREET HOPE CENTER IS A 28-DAY INPATIENT RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM THAT TEACHES THE 12-STEPS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS VIA THE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAM OF RECOVERY DYNAMICS. THE HOPE CENTER IS LICENSED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS AND HAS RECEIVED AN ACCREDITATION WITH CARF INTERNATIONAL. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE BOTH MEN AND WOMEN WITH QUALITY TREATMENT THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO FIND A NEW WAY OF LIFE WITHOUT GAMBLING, ALCOHOL, OR DRUGS AND TO RETURN TO SOCIETY A CLEAN, SOBER, AND PRODUCTIVE LIFESTYLE. THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS INTENSIVE OUT-PATIENT AND REHABILITATION GROUP THERAPY AND COUNSELING TO THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE INPATIENT PROGRAM.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
14.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
32

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

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

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $1.5 million spent. THROUGH THE INPATIENT SERVICES OFFERED TO THOSE PERSONS SUFFERING FROM COMPLUSIVE BEHAVIORS (ALCOHOL ABUSE, DRUG ABUSE AND GAMBLING) MAY INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO OVERCOME AND MANAGE THEIR COMPLUSIVE BEHAVIORS AND BECOME EMPLOYED AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. MANY INDIVIDUALS COMPLETED THE PROGRAM OVER THE PAST FISCAL YEAR.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2021.

    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 December 2022.

    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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