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Humanitarian Organization for Physical Education Inc

EIN 81-4169941 · Riverside, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceWeak19 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

H.O.P.E. - HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION (RG)- NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT WHOSE MISSION IS TO NURTURE YOUNG GIRLS AND HELP THEM BLOSSOM INTO STRONG, GRACEFUL WOMEN WITH A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE THROUGH THE BEAUTY AND DISCIPLINE OF RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS. OUR OBJECTIVES: CREATE AWARENESS ABOUT RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS, A BEAUTIFUL, FEMININE OLYMPIC SPORT DEVELOP AND SUPPORT CONFIDENT RHYTHMIC GYMNASTS THAT ARE ABLE TO FIGHT FOR TOP PODIUM POSITION FROM INVITATIONAL TO NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS IN ALL LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION STARTING AT 5YO UNTIL BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL YEARS.

Income
$191,405
Spending
$215,750
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0

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

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    1 of 1 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 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. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG GIRLS IN CONNECTICUT, FOCUSING ON PHYSICAL FITNESS, DISCIPLINE, CONFIDENCE BUILDING, AND POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE THROUGH STRUCTURED ATHLETIC INSTRUCTION. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED REGULAR TRAINING SESSIONS, SKILL DEVELOPMENT CLINICS, AND COMPETITIVE PREPARATION FOR LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COMPETITIONS. PARTICIPANTS WERE PROVIDED COACHING, CHOREOGRAPHY INSTRUCTION, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPETE IN SANCTIONED EVENTS, PROMOTING ATHLETIC GROWTH AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG GIRLS IN CONNECTICUT, FOCUSING ON PHYSICAL FITNESS, DISCIPLINE, CONFIDENCE BUILDING, AND POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE THROUGH STRUCTURED ATHLETIC INSTRUCTION. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED REGULAR TRAINING SESSIONS, SKILL DEVELOPMENT CLINICS, AND COMPETITIVE PREPARATION FOR LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COMPETITIONS. PARTICIPANTS WERE PROVIDED COACHING, CHOREOGRAPHY INSTRUCTION, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPETE IN SANCTIONED EVENTS, PROMOTING ATHLETIC GROWTH AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION.
  2. $215,750 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG GIRLS IN CONNECTICUT, FOCUSING ON PHYSICAL FITNESS, DISCIPLINE, CONFIDENCE BUILDING, AND POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE THROUGH STRUCTURED ATHLETIC INSTRUCTION. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED REGULAR TRAINING SESSIONS, SKILL DEVELOPMENT CLINICS, AND COMPETITIVE PREPARATION FOR LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COMPETITIONS. PARTICIPANTS WERE PROVIDED COACHING, CHOREOGRAPHY INSTRUCTION, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPETE IN SANCTIONED EVENTS, PROMOTING ATHLETIC GROWTH AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION.
  3. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG GIRLS IN CONNECTICUT, FOCUSING ON PHYSICAL FITNESS, DISCIPLINE, CONFIDENCE BUILDING, AND POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE THROUGH STRUCTURED ATHLETIC INSTRUCTION. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED REGULAR TRAINING SESSIONS, SKILL DEVELOPMENT CLINICS, AND COMPETITIVE PREPARATION FOR LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COMPETITIONS. PARTICIPANTS WERE PROVIDED COACHING, CHOREOGRAPHY INSTRUCTION, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPETE IN SANCTIONED EVENTS, PROMOTING ATHLETIC GROWTH AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 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 November 2016.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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