Hope Missions
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Hope Missions is a nonprofit organization formed to empower and support youth and underserved individuals in Baltimore City through education creative arts and community outreach. Our exempt purpose is to provide photography and creative arts education programs that help young people develop technical skills self-confidence leadership abilities and positive outlets for self-expression. Through hands-on training mentorship and workforce development opportunities we aim to inspire youth to pursue educational entrepreneurial and career pathways in the creative industry. In addition to youth programming Hope Missions is committed to serving the community through homeless outreach initiatives. We provide clothing food and other essential resources to individuals and families experiencing hardship. Our organization exists to strengthen the community by promoting education creativity compassion and economic empowerment while creating safe and supportive opportunities for grow.
- Income
- $28,405
- Spending
- $25,833
- Reserves
- 1.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $4,000, founder
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $48,000 spent. Hope Missions is a nonprofit organization serving youth in Baltimore City through photography and creative arts education programs. We provide two photography cohorts per year serving approximately 1014 high school students per cohort. Our program offers hands-on training in photography digital media editing storytelling and creative expression. Students participate in mentorship leadership development portfolio projects guest speakers and community-based learning activities. Additional program components include financial literacy classes mental health awareness education and career readiness support. All participating students are guided through opening savings or checking accounts with SECU Credit Union to encourage financial responsibility and long-term financial literacy. Hope Missions also conducts homeless outreach by providing clothing food and essential resources to individuals and families in need. Measurable outcomes include improved creative and technical skills increased financial literacy enhanced self-confidence completed student portfolios projects and stronger community engagement.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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