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Hope Connections Inc

EIN 72-1476208 · Shreveport, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE VISION OF HOPE CONNECTIONS IS THAT NO INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY HAS TO EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA. TO BRING THAT VISION INTO REALITY, HOPE'S MISSION IS TO GUIDE AND FOSTER A COMPREHENSIVE, COORDINATED HOMELESS SERVICES SYSTEM FOR THOSE AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS GROUNDED IN RICH COLLABORATION AND ENGAGING THE PASSION OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 82%
Employees
37
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$92,082, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $75,737 spent. CONTINUUM OF CARE HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATIN SYSTEM (HMIS) - PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, NATIONAL REPORTING, AND REGIONAL TRAINING FOR THE HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORAMTION SYSTEM THAT IS USED BY ALL HOMELESS PROGRAMS IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA.
  2. $298,309 spent. EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS (ESG) - PROVIDES ADDITINAL FUNDING FOR HMIS AND DIRECT SERVICES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS SUCH AS SAFE HAVEN SHELTER OPERATIONS, DAY SHELTER OPERATIONS, AND STREET OUTREACH.
  3. $137,742 spent. PROJECTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS (PATH) - PROVIDES STREET OUTREACH TO THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THAT LIVE IN CAMPS, ABANDONED BUILDING, CARS, ETC. IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET THEM CONNECTED TO HOUSING AND SERVICES.
  4. $699,594 spent. CONTINUUM OF CARE PLANNING ACTIVITIES (PLANNING) - PROVIDES REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, PROJECT MONITORING, AND GRANTS MANAGEMENT FOR HUD CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM AND HOMELESS SYSTEM IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA. 168,837 CONTINUUM OF CARE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (CAP) PROVIDES ASSESSMENTS, DOCUMENT COLLECTION, DATA ENTRY, AND HOUSING REFERRALS FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA. 163,341 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - PROVIDES PAYMENT OF NECESSAY AGENCT EXPENSES NOT SPECIFICALLY ATTRIBUTABLE TO A GRANT/CONTRACT OPERATED BY THE AGENCY. 125,941 CADDO PARISH COMMISSION - PROVIDES CLIENT SUPPLIES FOR HOPE'S SAFE HAVEN SHELTER. 29,615 SAFE HAVEN SHELTER - PROVIDES A SAFE SHELTER FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA. 211,860
  5. CONTINUUM OF CARE PLANNING ACTIVITIES (PLANNING) - PROVIDES REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, PROJECT MONITORING, AND GRANTS MANAGEMENT FOR HUD CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM AND HOMELESS SYSTEM IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA. 168,837 CONTINUUM OF CARE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (CAP) PROVIDES ASSESSMENTS, DOCUMENT COLLECTION, DATA ENTRY, AND HOUSING REFERRALS FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA. 163,341 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - PROVIDES PAYMENT OF NECESSAY AGENCT EXPENSES NOT SPECIFICALLY ATTRIBUTABLE TO A GRANT/CONTRACT OPERATED BY THE AGENCY. 125,941 CADDO PARISH COMMISSION - PROVIDES CLIENT SUPPLIES FOR HOPE'S SAFE HAVEN SHELTER. 29,615 SAFE HAVEN SHELTER - PROVIDES A SAFE SHELTER FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA. 211,860

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 January 2003.

    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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