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Hope Thru Soap Inc

EIN 82-1679787 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceWeak45 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDING SHOWERS, CLOTHING AND A MEAL FOR THE HOMELESS POPULATION IN AND AROUND ATLANTA.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
19
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$186,025, ceo/exec. 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 83% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 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. $449,004 spent. PROVIDING SHOWERS, CLOTHING AND A MEAL FOR THE HOMELESS POPULATION IN AND AROUND ATLANTA.
  2. $680,710 spent. THRIVE BY HOPE PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WITH LEADERSHIP, PEER SUPPORT, MENTORSHIP AND RESOURCES TO HELP YOUTH DEVELOP IN AREAS OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, GOAL SETTING, DECISION MAKING, INDEPENDENT LIFE SKILLS AND THEIR BASIC NEEDS WHILE CONNECTING THEM WITH ADDITIONAL WRAP AROUND SERVICES TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE OUTCOMES IN HOUSING AND SUCCESS. WE ARE TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF AT-RISK YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY CATASTROPHIC EVENTS, HOMELESSNESS AND GENERATIONAL POVERTY.
  3. $77,974 spent. MILLER'S MARKET FOOD PANTRY OFFERS ACCESS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR FREE GROCERIES, HYGIENE SUPPLIES AND BABY AND PET NEEDS. DONATIONS AND CASH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO STOCK THE PANTRY.
  4. $12,261 spent. PROVIDING SHOWERS, CLOTHING AND A MEAL FOR THE HOMELESS POPULATION IN AND AROUND ATLANTA.
  5. PROVIDING SHOWERS, CLOTHING AND A MEAL FOR THE HOMELESS POPULATION IN AND AROUND ATLANTA.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2018.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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