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Hope 1312 Collective Inc

EIN 81-4212307 · Brunswick, GA

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

TO ENGAGE THE CHURCH AND THE COMMUNITY TO ENTER THE STORY OF CHILD WELFARE AS A PROVISION OF TANGIBLE HOPE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE DFCS SYSTEM.

Income
$709,468
Spending
$548,160
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
16.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
5
Volunteers
325

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.3 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 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $132,397 spent. ROYAL FAMILY CAMP AND MENTOR CLUB- THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF CAMP IS TO GIVE FOSTER CHILDREN AGES 6-12 A WEEK OF POSITIVE MEMORIES AND ROYAL TREATMENT IN A CHRISTIAN CAMP ENVIRONMENT. THE MENTOR CLUB IS AN ON-GOING MONTHLY CLUB FOR PAST CAMPERS TO PROVIDE CONTINUUM OF CARE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  2. $139,213 spent. WE ENGAGE THE CHURCH BY DRIVING AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE BEST PRACTICES AS THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY LOOK FOR PRACTICAL, IMPACTFUL WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE. AS SUCH OUR EFFORTS ARE SPENT MOSTLY ON ENGAGING, CONNECTING, AND EQUIPPING THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE CHILD WELFARE SPACE.
  3. $189,183 spent. TRAUMA SERVICES - PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TRAUMA-INFORMED CAREGIVER COACHING. BRI TRAINING HAS SERVED OVER 150 ADULTS WITH CLINICAL STAFF AVAILABLE TO TRAIN CAREGIVERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS REGARDING THE DISTINCT NEEDS AND APPROPRIATE BEHAVIORAL RESPONSE TO CHILDREN IN HARD PLACES.
  4. $11,045 spent. CARE PORTAL WE PROVIDE A TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM THAT CONNECTS THE CHURCH AND THE COMMUNITY TO THE ACTUAL NEEDS OF AT-RISK FAMILIES IDENTIFIED BY DFCS

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 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 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 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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